Siberian Blow Holes Could Signal Catastrophic Release of Methane into Earth’s Atmosphere

IndustryTap reported last week on the “Hole to Hell” found in Siberia. Now Dr. Jason Box has measured enormous spikes of methane gas readings in the area around the hole and two more holes of…

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DARPA’s Z-Man Program Helps Soldiers Climb Glass Walls Like a Gecko

Scaling buildings without any wall climbing equipment might sound like something only Spider-Man or a gecko can do. But scientists have now figured out how to replicate their superpower. Innovation Inspired by Geckos The United States Defense…

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All Flights To Ebola-Affected Countries Suspended By British Airways

As the deadly Ebola virus continues to affect Sierra Leone and Liberia, British Airways has decided to suspend flights to these countries for the rest of the month. Previously, British Airways was flying four times…

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Hopes of a Floating Google Glass Store Sink

When it was discovered last year that Google owned a floating barge located in the San Francisco bay, speculation about what it was going to be used for ran rampant. Eventually, it was unveiled that…

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What Goes on Behind the Virtual Curtain? Mining Wastewater Turned into Rainwater

Mining is necessary since it’s a big player in our economy. But mining can have adverse effects on surrounding surface and ground water so it’s important to use the most innovative and sustainable practices where…

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Tesla Signs Huge Deal with Panasonic for Gigafactory Machinery

Reports claim Tesla has come to an agreement with Panasonic worth between $194 – $291 million in order to stock the machinery in Tesla’s first Gigafactory. It is estimated that the overall investment could reach…

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Jacuzzi-Car Engineers Driven to Set a 100 MPH Hot Tub on Wheels Record

Canadian engineers Phillip Weicker and Duncan Forster are out to set a record in their 1969 Cadillac de Ville at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. This locale is renowned for racing sleek, jet-powered…

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Machining By Microscope! Precision Machining Needs MORE Than The Eye Can See.

Precision machining technology has become so demanding that it requires an extremely close look at all of the elements of the machining process.  Equipment and tools are designed to “cut metal” which means shaving off 0.001-0.005…

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Get in the Game! NFL Players to Wear Tracking RFID Chips This Season.

This upcoming NFL season, 17 teams in the league will utilize RFID technology in order to give fans more data on player movements. Quarter-sized RFID sensors from Zebra Technologies will be installed inside shoulder pads…

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Population Growth Could Make Water More Precious Than Gold

Ask anyone what the most valuable substance on earth is and you’ll likely hear oil, silver, gold or diamonds but if you ask someone what is the most important substance for the survival of humans,…

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