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Another wildfire, another probe into the possible role of utility equipment
PG&E said it filed an electric incident report with the California Public Utilities Commission related to the blaze, which is known as the Kincade Fire.
Computer science classes foster intercultural learning between young students
Researchers from Cornell Tech and the University of Michigan have found that computer science classes foster intercultural learning between groups of students who live in areas of conflict.
New tool offers broad insight into transportation options and impacts
The MEP metric offers a holistic measure of mobility, better enabling planners to quantify how certain choices positively or negatively affect factors such as traffic flow and air quality, among other things.
Thermoplastic composites manufacturing process advances
A number of efforts demonstrate the aerospace industry’s desire to achieve wider deployment of thermoplastic composites by advancing materials and process technologies.
Parker Hannifin introduces new silicone hoses for thermal management in extreme environments
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced a new silicone hose series for use in thermal management applications.
The medical technology of "Frankenstein"
It is a well-worn and often-spoofed narrative, but one that is rarely examined from the technological perspective, or how it introduced the 19th century to innovative medical therapies.
Tool can detect 3D printer security vulnerabilities
Security researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have devised a tool for determining the security vulnerabilities of connected 3D printers.
Pros and cons of battery and water-powered backup sump pumps
Flooding due to power outage or sump pump failure is preventable with a backup sump pump. What are the pros and cons of battery and water-powered backup pumps?
A new mobile dumper-conveyor for multiple tasks
Flexicon's new mobile drum dumper-conveyor system allows both dust-free dumping and bulk conveying.
Autonomous drone can distinguish the living from the dead
A team of engineers from the University of South Australia and Middle Technical University in Baghdad have developed a computer vision system that is capable of distinguishing survivors from the deceased following a disaster scenario from as far away as 26 feet.
Arctic thaw remobilizes sequestered mercury
Thawing of Arctic permafrost, the largest long-term reservoir of mercury, is accelerating the release of this toxic element to the environment.
Mapping cesium fallout from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
Soil concentrations of cesium-rich microparticles are consistent with the plume trajectories of material released from the nuclear power plant.
Watch: 3D printing shores up coral reefs
The potential contributions of 3D printing technology to the conservation of fragile reef structures and the biota dependent on them are being explored.
Study finds that smart bulbs are vulnerable to hacking
Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) have determined that smart lightbulbs are vulnerable to hacking.
Video: Scania introduces next generation city buses across all fuel variants
The buses will also increase the maximum number of passengers to about 100.
Video: Robocar sets Guinness World Record for fastest autonomous vehicle
The vehicle reached an average speed of 175.49 miles per hour.
Researchers develop new tool for detecting malware
A new tool developed by researchers at North Carolina University will enable users to identify malicious websites and code, according to a new report.
Effective antibiotic delivery with a nanomesh material
The nanomesh concentrates the desired dose in a single site and paves the way for lower dose regimens with reduced potential for side effects and complications.
Lax procedures led to fatal crane collapse at Google work site
Errors included prematurely removing nearly all of the pins and sleeves that helped hold the crane together.
AI-based facial recognition tool can detect confusion, nervousness
Fujitsu Laboratories, in collaboration with researchers from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, has developed artificial intelligence (AI)-based facial recognition technology capable of detecting more subtle emotions, such as confusion and nervousness, with improved accuracy.