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Scientists generate electricity from viruses

Novel generator uses harmless viruses to create an electric charge.



  • Research & Innovations

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6 things to do with an old refrigerator

Before you haul away that busted appliance, here are some creative ways to re-purpose it.




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Hypercolor hair treatment changes with the temperature

Temporary dye from Lauren Bowker of The Unseen works using thermoregulating molecules.



  • Research & Innovations

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The federal government will pay you $3,000 to get the flu

The National Institutes of Health is looking for brave volunteers to have a live flu virus squirted up their noses.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Reopening US state government operations on a path to the next normal

State leaders must continue to address the COVID-19 challenges facing their own operations while also considering how to rebuild and reimagine for the next normal.



  • Public Sector Insights

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Beverage cart spins out of control at O'Hare

An American Airlines catering cart at Chicago's O'Hare Airport goes wild.




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Washington to take on several environmental and energy issues

While cap and trade and the Gulf Oil Spill dominate headlines, congress is taking on issues ranging from Asian Carp to jobs in National Parks.




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Computer-designed proteins could counteract chemical weapons

Custom-designed proteins made with the aid of computers could fight chemical weapons such as nerve gas and help decontaminate toxic-waste sites, scientists say.



  • Research & Innovations

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How salamanders regenerate parts

Immune cells called macrophages are at the center of the salamander's ability to regrow limbs and regenerate parts of organs.



  • Research & Innovations

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New refrigerator cools food without electricity

The WindChill uses biomimicry to help preserve food in rural areas without access to electricity.



  • Research & Innovations

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There's a picturesque town in the French Alps that generates cheese power

The same thing that keeps the lights on and appliances humming tastes great on a cracker.




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First wave energy station in U.S. generates power in Hawaii

Wave power has the potential to supply 25 percent of the nation's energy.




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California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it

Massive investment coupled with falling prices has created a perfect renewable storm in the Golden State.




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27 wildlife portraits captured by remote cameras

Game cameras give us a view into what happens in the woods when the sun goes down.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Swaddled baby bat erases all fear of bats

Handmade 'cuddlebatz' wraps swaddle distressed baby bats and make you forget all about vampires.




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Lights! Camera! Tragedy! Famous 'cursed' movies

Troubles on the set and suspicious deaths helped to cultivate a nasty reputation for these cursed movies and famous legends.



  • Arts & Culture

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Street artists literally paint the town at Upfest

Hundreds of street artists from 30 countries descend on Bristol, England, to showcase their talents at Upfest 2017, an annual urban paint festival.



  • Arts & Culture

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Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest

Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund.




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10 restaurants that are literally underground

Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground.




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Documentary shines a light on how service dogs are helping veterans heal

'To Be of Service' film shows how service dogs help veterans return to the world.




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Senior dogs and veterans are better together

Under Vet Friends Foundation, military veterans adopt senior dogs looking for homes, creating beautiful new relationships.




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Sinking temperatures jumpstart winter transformation of Yellowstone waterfall

Osprey Falls at Yellowstone National Park is starting to freeze as this video shows.



  • Climate & Weather

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8 ways to use aloe vera

The most popular way to use aloe vera is to treat a sunburn, but that's just the beginning. Aloe vera has many uses for health and beauty. Here are five.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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In the voice recognition era, good hearing will matter even more

You can't have an Internet of Voice without an Internet of Hearing, so protect those ears!



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What burrowing owls think of hidden cameras

This video shows burrowing owls discovering the presence of a "hidden" observation camera. It doesn't end well for the camera.




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI&reg; Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu

・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />Second Commercial-use MEGAMIE System Begins Operations at HAZAMA ANDO Technical Research Institute -- Supplying Clean Power with Low CO2 Emissions --

・ Supporting an energy management system with low-CO2 distributed power generation and self-consignment ・ Switch to CO2-free hydrogen fuel planned for the future




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[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

・ 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




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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 --

・ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ・ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia




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[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 --

・ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ・ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW




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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

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.




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Cape Hatteras National Seashore: A user&#39;s guide

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



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Camera-toting stray dogs join the fight against crime in Thailand

This technology could help Thailand's stray dog population go from zeroes to heroes.



  • Research & Innovations

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Do pit bulls make good therapy dogs?

Every kind of dog can be a feel-good story wrapped in fur. Just ask King, the former shelter dog who has inspired countless people.




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Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility in Oklahoma is Operational

The new facility is Southern Company's fourth in the state, and another example of the company's commitment to renewable energy.




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These unusual therapy animals lighten the mood at U.S. airports

Therapy dogs are becoming more common at airports, but some other, more unusual animals are also helping to relieve travelers' stress.




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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists

Theory explains many of the bizarre observations made in quantum mechanics.



  • Research & Innovations

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Wild grey seal filmed &#39;clapping&#39; on camera for the first time

Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time.




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Thousands of feral horses to be removed from national park after Australian wildfires

Australia's feral horses will be removed from national park lands to help wildfire-damaged areas come back. The goal is relocation, but not all will survive.




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&#39;Algae Opera&#39;: Singer grows edible algae with her breath

Mezzo-soprano Louise Ashcroft wore a squid-like mask. As she sang, the carbon dioxide fed the algae in her mask and nearby tanks, and the algae grew over the co



  • Arts & Culture

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AlgaeBulb is an illuminating, oxygen-generating LED

AlgaeBulb, an LED light bulb that, as described, is filled with microorganisms that power the bulb itself.




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Stunning emerald green Arabian Sea may herald ecosystem disaster

The sea has a dead zone the size of Texas, and it's growing bigger every year because of sewage and fertilizer flowing into the waters.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 recipes for an overabundance of okra

Roasted, pickled, fried, stewed or baked into a cookie, okra needs to be on your menu.




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Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational

To solve our housing crisis and build homes for aging boomers where they want them, we have to loosen up our concept of neighborhood.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How you can use Australian landscaping ideas to create a drought-tolerant garden

Lush, but low-water gardens are a growing popular necessity around the world, and the Australians have a lot to teach the rest of the world.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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"Notice of the 94th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders" has been updated

You are cordially invited to attend the 94th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (“MHI”) to be held as described below.




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Home funerals: Rethinking the way we die

Not many people realize it, but it's legal (and cheap!) to handle a funeral yourself.




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Why aren&#39;t funeral costs more transparent?

A new site, Parting.com, claims to be a 'Yelp' for funerals, bringing transparency and accountability to the funeral industry.




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The dirt on DIY funerals: What is legal?

Grieving families are increasingly taking control of the funeral. But how far can they go?




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What if funeral urns helped plant trees?

Life after death takes a botanical form with The Living Urn.



  • Wilderness & Resources