KRICT Demonstrates 100kg per day Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Landfill Gas | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — The aviation industry accounts for a significant share of global carbon emissions. In response, the international community is expanding mandatory use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is produced from organic waste or biomass and is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil-based jet fuel. However, high production […]
How Olympic Athletes Use Science to Win, According to an Expert | Newswise
[ad_1] BYLINE: Melody Warnick Newswise — Racing through the air at Olympic speeds, athletes at the Winter Olympics in Milan will need more than strength and skill—they’ll need science. In sports like ski jumping, skeleton, and speed skating, aerodynamics can make the difference between getting the gold or going home empty-handed. And athletes know it. […]
Georgia Tech Names Mike Gazarik Director of Georgia Tech Research Institute | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — Georgia Institute of Technology has named Michael “Mike” Gazarik as the new director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and a Georgia Tech senior vice president, effective February 16. A nationally respected aerospace and research leader, Gazarik has led large, complex research organizations across government, industry, and academia, shaping strategy, driving […]
AI, Automation, and Biosensors Speed the Path to Synthetic Jet Fuel | Newswise
[ad_1] BYLINE: Will Ferguson Newswise — When it comes to powering aircraft, jet engines need dense, energy-packed fuels. Right now, nearly all of that fuel comes from petroleum, as batteries don’t yet deliver enough punch for most flights. Scientists have long dreamed of a synthetic alternative: teaching microbes to ferment plant material into high-performance jet […]