or What animal is that? Georgia Aquarium app helps find the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:58:08 +0000 Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or Robot dog opens door, fights back in startlingly human-like fashion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:33:37 +0000 Boston Dynamics releases video of new robot dog that can open doors. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or Inventor creates a Rubik's Cube that solves itself By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:32:18 +0000 It was either this, or peel off and redistribute the stickers. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or The new Apple Watch 4 is a boon for boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:44:24 +0000 It's not just a watch, it is a whole new communications platform. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or Become a bee with 'Bee Simulator' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:58:26 +0000 Varsav Studios' 'Bee Simulator' allows players to explore a Central Park-inspired place as a bee and protect a hive from humans and wasps. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or Former NASA engineer serves up sweet justice to package thieves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:04:21 +0000 A burst of glitter and stinky spray surprise thieves who steal packages from porches. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or Infotainment systems in cars are distractions for all, but even more so for older drivers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:18:30 +0000 Entertainment systems in cars reveal a design problem, not an aging problem, and it should be fixed. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or How much screen time is too much for kids? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:35:13 +0000 From toddlers to tweens and teens, glowing screens can harm their bodies and minds. Here's how to reduce screen time, and why you should. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or How to cut the cable cord and not miss a thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:15:27 +0000 Cable TV is no longer a must when you have an Internet connection. Here's how to cut the cable cord. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
or Baby birds communicate with each other before they even hatch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:36:08 +0000 When faced with danger, embryos warn each other from inside their egg. Full Article Animals
or What is the world's deadliest animal? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:50:40 +0000 Sharks? Snakes? The animal that's deadliest to humans probably isn't what you think it is. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Why are some dogs more aggressive than others? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:26:00 +0000 A new study finds as much as 70% of a dog's behavior, including aggressiveness, is inherited. Full Article Pets
or This fluffy newborn flamingo is here to steal your heart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:02:46 +0000 A newborn flamingo baby is going viral after posts by the Denver Zoo. Full Article Animals
or Doctors perform cataract surgery on gorilla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:10:08 +0000 Experts at San Diego Zoo's medical center perform cataract surgery on Leslie the lowland gorilla to save her eyesight. Full Article Animals
or Diego the giant tortoise has dedicated himself to the survival of his species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:16:44 +0000 This giant Galapagos tortoise will "retire" from a successful mating program that helped the species rebound from very small numbers. Full Article Animals
or Jewel beetles bend light to make themselves invisible to predators By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:13:54 +0000 A study of rainbow jewel beetle finds iridescence may be the ultimate form of camouflage. Full Article Animals
or Scientists recruit albatrosses to patrol the ocean for illegal fishing boats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:16:37 +0000 Scientists are outfitting wandering albatrosses with radar to spot illegal operations in the open sea where technology fails. Full Article Research & Innovations
or Ants have a brilliant strategy for determining friend from foe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 20:47:16 +0000 Ants determine if a newcomer is a friend or foe based on how certain chemical markers are decoded in their brain — and getting along is the default setting. Full Article Research & Innovations
or [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI® Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu By www.mhps.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers Full Article
or MHI Announces Nominations for Outside Directors By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:30:00 +0900 Tokyo, March 31, 2020 - At its Board of Directors meeting held today, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) decided to nominate three Outside Directors (excluding membership on the Audit and Supervisory Committee) for approval at its 95th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 26, 2020. Full Article
or MHPS, MHIENG and MGC selected to conduct research on effective recycling of CO<sub>2</sub> to produce methanol<br>-- The collaborative research project commissioned by NEDO aiming at developing carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techno By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:30:00 +0900 Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) were selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct joint research on the effective recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the refinery at Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Japan where the CO2 is captured and stored by the existing demonstration plant. Further utilizing of the demonstration plant currently employed for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), the three companies will collaborate on research activities for CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) in order to produce methanol from captured CO2. The research is expected to run until February 2021. Full Article
or President and CEO Izumisawa Offers New Employees Words of Welcome and Encouragement as New Members of MHI Group By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:30:30 +0900 Tokyo, April 1, 2020 - This morning Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group President and CEO Seiji Izumisawa released a video message of welcome and encouragement to the company's newly joining employees. The video format was chosen after the traditional welcoming ceremony was canceled this year to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus. Mr. Izumisawa called on the new employees to prepare themselves fully as members of MHI Group, and he expressed robust hopes and expectations for their active participation and contributions. Full Article
or MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:01 +0900 ・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency Full Article
or [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from China's Baotou Steel for Two Blast Furnace Gas-fired Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) Power Generating Units By www.mhps.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:30:00 +0900 ・ High-efficiency power generating units built on M701S (DA) X series gas turbines effectively utilize steelworks gas emissions ・ Third order from Baotou Steel Group, reflecting strong confidence of MHPS' technology Full Article
or MHI Launches Full-scale Operations at New Subsidiary in Jakarta, Indonesia<br>-- New Subsidiary Will Ramp Up Sales and Services for Social Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ・ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia Full Article
or [Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies wins order from Shougang Qian’an to supply 6-stand Hyper UC-mill for electrical steel By www.primetals.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ The world’s first 6-stand tandem cold mill with Hyper UC-mills in all stands ・ Equipped with work roll shift function to enable precise edge profile control of electrical steels ・ Enables Shougang Qian’an to meet the growing demand for electrical steels Full Article
or [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from Taiwan Power Company for Steam Turbine Facilities for the Datan Power Plant -- Equipment to Convert the Unit 7 Natural Gas-fired Simple Cycle Generator to a GTCC System -- By www.mhps.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ・ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW Full Article
or [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS the Global Market Share Leader in 2019 for Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems -- Market Research from the McCoy Power Report -- By www.mhps.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:30:00 +0900 ・ Top share with 37.2% of the global market, fifth time since 2014 ・ Contributing to a significant reduction in air pollutants, and improvement in the global environment Full Article
or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Bombardier Inc. have agreed on a June 1, 2020 closing date for the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet Program.<br />-- Program to be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Grou By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:00 +0900 Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing. Full Article
or Cape Hatteras National Seashore: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:57:15 +0000 North Carolina's Outer Banks area offers opportunities for a wide range of activities, from quiet reflection to any water-based recreational activity you can dr Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Cumberland Island National Seashore: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:53:58 +0000 The largest of Georgia's barrier islands was once the winter playground for wealthy industrialists and now is a fruitful nesting ground for loggerhead turtles. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Great Egg Harbor National Wild & Scenic River: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:01:26 +0000 The tea-colored Great Egg Harbor River is a great way to access the wilderness known as the Pine Barrens. It flows pretty much as it always has — a rest stop Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Moran State Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:00:14 +0000 The stone observation tower atop Mount Constitution – at 2,409 feet, the highest point among Washington’s San Juan Islands – offers panoramic views of gre Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:09:14 +0000 Theodore Wirth Park in Minnesota goes beyond the usual amenities with a 15-acre garden and bird sanctuary, mountain biking trails and even a snow-tubing trail w Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:03:59 +0000 When you think of beach, Indiana may not spring to mind, but this area boasts plenty of uncrowded waterfront — and even views of the Chicago skyline. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:15:57 +0000 The red and orange sandstone cliffs are best viewed from a kayak — but with 111 miles of hiking trail, you'll see many snapshot-worthy sites on foot, too. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:04:50 +0000 The 21 islands that make up Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will reveal a whole new side of Wisconsin — just be sure to bring your kayak for the best view. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Forest Park in Portland: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:31:28 +0000 With 70 miles of hiking trails, you've got options at Portland's Forest Park. Why not catch a glimpse of Mount St. Helens or Mount Rainier? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Kenai Fjords National Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:04:09 +0000 Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska is three fingers of Mother Nature poured over ice. A place where glaciers creep to the sea and the Harding Icefield, which Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or National Mall and Memorial Parks: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:04:37 +0000 There's no better place than Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's achievements and sacrifices. From presidents to war heroes to a civil rights icon, it offe Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:09:08 +0000 Just west of Interstate 5 (or “the five,” as they say in these parts) within the San Diego city limits is a big slab of 15th-century California. The Torrey Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Central Park in New York: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:22 +0000 This famous urban greenspace is where the locals go to shrug off big city living and where the tourists go to see what all the fuss is about. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Explore America's Parks (Page 2) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:36:27 +0000 More of MNN's user guides for some of the best national, state and local parks in the United States. Explore America's parks with this series. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Explore America's Parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:39:25 +0000 This is part of Explore America's Parks, a series of user's guides to national, state and local park systems across the United States. We'll be adding new parks Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Gulf Islands National Seashore: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:44:33 +0000 Gulf Islands National Seashore, the country’s largest national seashore, includes six barrier islands stretched out for 160 miles from Santa Rosa Island, Flor Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Theodore Roosevelt National Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:02:08 +0000 You won’t find a home where the buffalo roam across this section of the Great Plains, but you will find 126 campsites at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. You Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Carrizo Plain: Exploring 'the Serengeti of the West' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:26:12 +0000 Carrizo Plain — hot and dry for much of the year — is a diverse, bountiful but fragile ecosystem. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or History, adventure await at Big Basin Redwoods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2013 22:06:47 +0000 The the oldest state park in California, Big Basin Redwoods has old-growth forest and plant and animal life that shifts with the altitude. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Marin Headlands: Open spaces, wildlife and a fascinating history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:40:44 +0000 Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
or Morro Bay State Park: So much nature packed into one big park By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:05:28 +0000 The 2,700 acre park covers grasslands, freshwater riparian habitat, saltwater marshes, and coastal sage scrub habitat. Full Article Wilderness & Resources