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Urban Tree Planting not a Cure-All for Carbon Cutting
Research shows that trees offset 1% of Minnesota urban area’s carbon emissions.
APPA Group to Track Fire and Electrical Standards
Work group created to help ensure the needs of educational facilities are addressed in standards and codes.
Data Scientists: Key to the Competitive Enterprise
Harvard Business Review calls data science the century’s sexiest job. Who are these scientists and why are they turning heads?
How Mechanical Brakes Work
Mechanical brakes arrest the energy of a machine or object via force, most commonly friction.
Using Low-Impact Technologies to Manage Stormwater Runoff
The volumes and pollutants associated with stormwater runoff are a one-two punch for streams and lead to a condition known as “urban stream syndrome.”
Africa’s Middle Class Drives Demand for Vehicles, IHS Says
South Africa´s market share will fall from 40% in 2011 to 32% in 2027 as countries like Nigeria and Angola show more pronounced growth.
World Economy Stuck in Low Gear, IHS Economist Says
China is the wild card as weak growth and an erratic policy response are big risks.
Pressure Gauges: How They Work and How to Specify Them
Pressure gauges are used for a variety of industrial and application-specific pressure monitoring applications.
Scholars Challenge Colleges to Reform STEM Learning
College students are expected to learn too many facts that do not connect across their coursework, a group from Michigan State says.
Tesla Autopilot Software Available for Model S Cars
Hands-free operation could lead to fully autonomous driving in three years.
To Arrive at Mars, Pick up Fuel in Space
MIT study says the best strategy to reach Mars is to refuel on the way, gaining a weight advantage.
Researchers Develop Tool to Extract Meaning from Big Data
Tool sorts data, retrieves meaningful knowledge from complex data sets.
Second Japanese Nuclear Reactor Restarts
Sendai Unit 2 becomes the second reactor to restart after Japan idled its fleet following the March 2011 Fukushima accident.
Automotive Innovation Predicts Changes in Pedestrian Movement
Hitachi/Clarion technology could prevent collisions by predicting changes in how pedestrians move.
Self-Driving Cars to Hit Ontario Roads
Ontario will allow testing of self-driving cars on provincial roads starting in January 2016.
Boeing Unveils Digital Records Management Tool
Digital records management now available to aid airline maintenance and possibly reduce costs.
Micro-lattice Material Could Aid Lightweighting Efforts
When interwoven, the material can support heavy metals and plastics inside airplanes and auto bodies.
VW to Cut Investments, Develop Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Automaker plans $1.1 billion spending cut through 2019, and adopt SCR technology to control diesel emissions.
The Lab-on-Chip Revolution: Finding the Right Niche
The field is on the verge of a major breakout across applications that range from medicine to oil production.
FAA to Test Drone Detection System at Selected U.S. Airports
The U.S. agency will evaluate technology that can help detect unmanned aircraft systems near airports.