WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features findings in chemistry and interfacing areas of science from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 17, 2023, edition (Vol. 8, Issue 41): Mini-Reviews: * Metal-free C-H Borylation and Hydroboration of Indoles Reviews: * Influence of Alloying Materials Al, Cu, and Ca on Microstructures, Mechanical Properties, And Corrosion Resistance of Mg Alloys for Industr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Environmental Science & Technology, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it promotes interdisciplinary understanding in the environmental field, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 17, 2023, edition (Vol. 57, Issue 41): Viewpoints: * Beyond Aromatherapy: Illuminating the Underappreciated Risks Associated with Scented Candle Exposure Reviews: * A Critical Review on the Opportunity to Use Placenta and Innovati  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order establishing procedure (Docket No. 20230019-EI; Order No. PSC-2023-0309-PCO-EI) on Oct. 17, 2023: * * * In re: Petition for recovery of costs associated with named tropical systems during the 2019-2022 hurricane seasons and replenishment of storm reserve, by Tampa Electric Company. ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE I. Case Background On January 23, 2023, pursuant to Rules 28-106.201 and 25-6.0143,   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced a $5 million grant round for eligible communities facing fossil fuel power plant closures to help them craft and deploy economic growth strategies after the power plants close. DEED's Energy Transition Grant Program is designed to help so-called "energy transition communities" we  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL experts recently joined U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) leaders in North Dakota to learn about the development of technologies that can harness the state's massive reserves of lignite coal to extract key rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals (CMs), which are needed to manufacture nearly all high  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- GEI Consultants issued the following news release: Nicolas Betancur, P.E., has joined GEI Consultants as Senior Geotechnical Project Manager. With over 16 years of experience in foundation design, Nicolas will support project delivery and pursuits for infrastructure and water solutions in the greater Boston area. "Nicolas has strong technical skills, extensive experience on complex projects, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of technical experts,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) called on the Treasury Department to urgently produce strict rules for the Section 45V Tax Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen (45V) that was passed as part of Democrats' historic Inflation Reduction Act. The senators note in a letter sent yesterday to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Treasu  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 18 -- Discover The Palm Beaches, formerly the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau, issued the following news release: Experience the allure of The Palm Beaches this season, a dynamic destination comprised of 39 vibrant cities and towns stretching from Jupiter to Boca Raton in Southeast FL. Visitors will uncover an unmatched vacation experience that embraces the timeless charm of America's First Resort Destination(R) while embracing vibrant and chic ne  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Shown here in a glass beaker, lignin -- a complex substance that makes plants strong -- could provide an alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals like benzene, toluene and xylenes that serve as building blocks for plastics, biofuels and solvents as well as drugs and food additives. Photo by: CHELSEA MAMMOT A team led by University of Wisconsin-Madison scholars has a plan to turn paper mill wa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Lightweight, strong, electrically conducive, and antimicrobial - graphene is a prime candidate for a host of applications. Now, a Virginia Tech team is making the material from a surprising source. * * * By Alex Parrish Since its initial discovery in 2004 by two professors at the University of Manchester, graphene has made a big splash in the scientific community. Its discoverers won a Nobel Prize in 20  more