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This utility is speeding up its carbon reduction timeline
The revised goal moves up by a full decade the carbon reduction commitment the utility made two years ago.
The first pole-mounted, multi-access edge AI and machine learning solution
The new solution is a compact, low-profile, pole or wall-mountable unit based on an integration of Adlink’s latest AI Edge Server MECS-7210 and Charles’ SC102 Micro Edge Enclosure.
This utility is adding 247 MW of wind energy capacity
The generating capacity will help the utility more than double its use of renewable energy by 2021.
Kickstarter launches for robot therapy dog
To improve the quality of life for seniors and people living with dementia, a robotics company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the development of a robot therapy dog.
April brings showers – and pothole repairs
What are science and engineering doing to alleviate the suffering that potholes inflict on motorists and highway departments?
Ultra-soft and extremely affordable thermal gap filler
When sandwiched between components of varying shapes and sizes and a nearby heat sink or spreader, this compliant 2.5 watts per meter-Kelvin (W/m° K) thermal interface material exhibits a thermal resistance as low as 0.42° C in2/W at 14 pounds per square inch (PSI).
Startup employs human drivers to oversee autonomous vehicles
A Portland-based startup has developed a system that enables human drivers to monitor and, in the event of an emergency, operate driverless vehicles.
Funding set for interstate bridge-tunnel expansion
The project is designed to add new interstate capacity and twin two-lane bored tunnels along nearly 10 miles of Interstate 64 between Hampton and Norfolk.
Chicago looks to revise its 1940s-era building code
The new code would represent the first comprehensive revisions to the city's building code in 70 years.
Finland jails employ inmates to train AI
Inmates in two Finnish prisons are training artificial intelligence (AI) for an information research startup.
EU proposes adding speed limit tech to all vehicles by 2022
The European Union (EU) recently announced plans that would require trucks and cars to include technology that discourages speeding and data recorders to document the details of accidents.
Damaged levees and a wrecked air base as Midwest flood waters recede
Most of the levee system south of Omaha, Nebraska, remains compromised and vulnerable due to record inflows surpassing designed protection levels.
Non-contact radar level measurement of solids in silos
The NCR-80 non-contact radar level sensor accurately measures bulk solids and powders stored in silos.
Precision planetary servo gearheads from Tandler
What are the key differences between the models in our precision servo gearhead line?
Tired of failing joints? Check out Deprag Clamp Force Control (CFC)
The new DEPRAG screwdriving procedure ensures a constant clamp force!
Wood books EPCM contract for China refinery expansion
The company will provide EPCM services to the multi-billion-dollar project in southeast China.
BP and Environmental Defense Fund to collaborate on emission reduction strategies
The oil major will fund a $100 million initiative to cut upstream emissions, and will work with EDF on strategies to reduce methane emissions produced by its operations.
NASA looking for people to stay in bed for two months
NASA is looking for female volunteers to participate in a study that would have them confined to bed for two months, according to reports.
Study: AI predicts premature death
Researchers from the U.K.-based University of Nottingham have created algorithms capable of predicting premature death
Nucor selects Kentucky site for a new steel plate mill
The company said it will invest around $1.35 billion to build the mill, which will be capable of producing 1.2 million tons per year of steel plate products.