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New approach gauges glacier calving
The method is based on calving-generated tsunami signals recorded with a pressure sensor for estimating glacier calving flux.
US Air Force to detect IEDs, other threats using AI and X-ray machines
A collaboration between the United States Air Force and an artificial intelligence (AI) defense company is examining whether the detection of threats at U.S. military base entry-control points (ECPs) might be improved with AI, according to reports.
Waterproofing perovskite solar cells with graphite
The coating could enable their practical use in outdoor environments and for splitting water.
Corrosion and faulty repairs led to fatal explosion, NTSB says
The explosion aboard the articulated tug and barge Buster Bouchard/B No. 255 was caused by the ignition of flammable vapor that formed in a void space.
Study: Uber, Lyft responsible for significant uptick in San Francisco traffic congestion
According to research conducted by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) and an engineer from the University of Kentucky, ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft are contributing to an increase in San Francisco traffic congestion despite both companies' earlier claims to the contrary.
Electric, undersea drone transforms between autonomous and remote control modes
The vehicle can be used for long-distance transit or to manipulate its environment.
ABB books order for HVDC technology for offshore wind
The project will deliver 900 megawatts of energy from three wind farms some 100 km off the German coast.
Using drones to map Chernobyl’s radiation hot spots
Researchers found previously unknown hot spots.
Novel process derives algae-based biofuel from wastewater
Blue-green algae blooms can clog waterways around the world, but are also an oil-rich source of energy for biofuels.
Chinese food makers employ taste-testing robot to ensure quality, authenticity
Manufacturers of traditional Chinese food in China are employing AI-powered taste-testing robots to ensure the quality and authenticity of mass-produced Chinese food.
EIA forecasts a drop in this summer's electricity production
Natural gas is forecast to provide the largest share of total generation this summer at 40%, up one percentage point from 2018.
New York MTA retires the last of its diesel-burning buses
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) of New York has retired the last of its diesel-burning Rapid Transit Series (RTS) buses.
Buses in Singapore outfitted with rooftop gardens to lower energy use
Buses in Singapore have been outfitted with rooftop gardens in an effort to lower energy use and costs for bus operators.
Unique T-slot fastening technology underpins modular automation system
T-slot aluminum extrusion systems are common framing structures in industrial automation, material handling and machine safeguarding applications, forming the skeletons of everything from machine bases and conveyor systems to cabinets and workstations.
Driver assist technology may not ease phantom traffic jams, researchers say
Existing driver-assist systems are not yet able to overcome the worst driving behaviors of humans.
Poseidon Systems releases IIoT fluid monitoring system
The Trident Fluid Quality Monitoring System 2.0 has undergone extensive testing with critical equipment in multiple industries.
Watch: Researchers build deployable shipping container clinic
Researchers from Arizona State University have turned a decommissioned shipping container into a self-sustaining medical care clinic meant for use in disaster relief, humanitarian aid and military operation scenarios.
3D-printed clothing featured on the Met Gala runway
By combining conceptual thinking, tried and tested techniques from fashion design, computer-aided design and 3D printing, the collaboration with GE Additive and Protolabs has resulted in a range of garments that are unprecedented.
The Transcontinental Railroad at 150
The rail line is heralded by historians as perhaps the most significant infrastructure investment ever made to open the American West for rapid settlement and development.
New grades of iron offer enhanced machinability for fluid power applications
Dura-Bar recently introduced Solution Strengthened Ductile Iron as an alternative to several grades of steel and aluminum. The material features enhanced machinability, which Dura-Bar claims to yield productivity increases of approximately 30%.