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Team can use Wi-Fi to see through walls and identify subjects from video footage
Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, have developed technology that is capable of matching a subject captured in video footage to that same subject concealed behind a wall using just a pair of external Wi-Fi transceivers.
'Green collar' jobs spread beyond the green economy
In the 40 years since “green collar” entered popular discourse, the definition of a green collar job has evolved.
Team is applying machine learning to hiring decisions
Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management are using machine learning to help make hiring predictions about teaching applicants’ job performance and potential turnover.
These nuclear energy utilities will explore hydrogen production
The Department of Energy-based project aims to enable the production of commodities such as hydrogen in addition to electricity from commercial nuclear power plants.
Louisiana plans for a future in which the entire state is a flood risk
The state said that risks will continue to escalate in a warming world, where the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms are anticipated to increase.
IEEE Day 2019: Leveraging technology for a better tomorrow
In honor of IEEE Day, Engineering360 shares the most recent electrical engineering achievements selected as IEEE Milestones.
A solar solution for powering IoT sensors
Perovskite solar cells serve as energy harvesters in both outdoor and indoor conditions to power multiple sensors integrated on a single RFID tag.
Solar energy could power this growing steel rolling mill
Lightsource BP will finance, build, own and operate the Bighorn Solar project and sell the electricity it generates to Xcel Energy under a long-term power purchase agreement.
A smart shirt that measures lung function
The smart shirt, dubbed Hexoskin, senses how the fabric stretches as the wearer’s chest expands and contracts.
Saving money, improving efficiency with direct steam injection
Several advantages are realized by the DSI approach; chief among them is cost savings
A weather resistant alternative to ABS
It has mechanical properties that are similar to ABS, but it excels in outdoor applications and harsh environments where parts are exposed to UV light, heat and chemicals.
An EV battery that could last 1 million miles
A moderate-energy-density lithium-ion pouch cell chemistry is expected to power an electric vehicle for more than 1.6 million kilometers (1 million miles).
Team develops artificial skin to enhance VR, assist rehabilitation
Scientists from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created a soft artificial skin that offers haptic feedback and that is also capable of immediately adapting to the wearer’s movements.
A washing machine filter that dissolves plastic microfibers
A new 3D printed filter created by researchers from the University of Exeter in the U.K. can degrade and dissolve the plastic microfibers that discharge from clothing while in the washing machine.
Lab-on-a-chip rapidly gauges immune system status for improved diagnoses
By detecting electrical differences between healthy and unhealthy white blood cells, the diagnostic can signal early indicators of cardiovascular disease, inflammation or infection.
Scientists trying to send mac and cheese to Mars
Scientists from Washington State University have devised a method for tripling the shelf life of premade foods like mac and cheese, with possible implications for space travel and military applications.
Small soil-moisture sensor has big impact on water conservation
The flat, thin sensors are expected to save nearly 35% of water consumption and to cost considerably less than commercial sensing systems.
Citing Boeing accidents, NTSB calls on FAA to improve safety assessments
The safety recommendations stem from the NTSB’s examination of the safety assessments done as part of the original design of Boeing’s MCAS on the 737 Max.
Milking robotics, AI to monitor dairy herd health
Ingestible robotic pills designed to remain in a cow’s stomach will use sensors to transmit data on digestive health to a receiver worn around the animal’s neck.
Fluor plans business unit sale in bid to generate $1 billion
The company said that the divestitures are intended to improve its financial stability and allow the remaining businesses to refocus on engineering, construction and maintenance services.