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Purdue cybersecurity experts create tool to solve cybercrimes
Purdue University cybersecurity experts have created an all-in-one toolkit that can help law enforcement solve cybercrimes.
Advanced Motion Controls launches the FE060-25-EM and the FlexPro drive family
The FE060-25-EM drive runs on 10 to 55 V DC, communicates over EtherCAT and supports incremental encoder and BISS C-Mode feedback.
Art and green spaces in urban environments make people happier, social and more trusting
A new study from the University of Waterloo’s Urban Realties Lab found that green urban spaces increase people’s happiness, well-being and social connections.
Improve your waste grease recycling process with DSI
Most brown grease from waste traps has historically ended up as landfill, but recognition of its value for production of fertilizer, biodiesel and other products, as well as more stringent EPA regulations, are driving a trend of brown grease recycling.
Video: Witness the Big Bang on a smartphone
The complimentary app provides a seven-minute guide from the evolution of atoms and molecules to the formation of stars, planets and the universe as we know it.
Company paves roads with plastic
A Scotland-based company is turning discarded plastic bags and water bottles into roadways.
New alloy proves tough enough for fusion reactor service
Irradiation of the new class of refractory high entropy alloy showed no sign of radiation-induced dislocation loops or defects.
Database tracks global water use trends, 1971 to 2010
Global data set shows monthly water use by irrigation, manufacturing and other uses, helping researchers to analyze water use by region and season.
Study: Female scientists get roughly $40,000 less in funding than their male counterparts
According to research from Northwestern Medicine, female scientists earn less in federal funding than their male counterparts, which could hinder their research and careers.
Solar-hydrogen system designed for home use
A device has been engineered that combines solar energy and ambient water vapor to produce an impressive daily average of 250 liters of hydrogen.
Advanced motion control meets open source
Due to several factors related to mass manufacturing and the open-source movement, stepper and servomotors have dropped in price, and novel control solutions that integrate open-source architectures are coming online.
This airline tops others for cutting carbon emissions
In a review of 20 of some of the world’s largest airlines, EasyJet is coming out on top in terms of cutting carbon emissions to battle climate change, according to a new report.
Record electricity demand could tax this power grid
ERCOT's President and CEO said that in all of the scenarios studied for the summer of 2019, a potential need existed to call an energy alert and tap resources ranging from demand response to mandatory curtailment.
A route to biosynthesis of terpenoid biomaterials in leaves
Synthetic biology tools engineered at Michigan State University facilitate production of both terpenoids and bio-oil in plant leaves.
Smart sensors for high temperature turbine monitoring
The temperature and dynamic pressure sensors developed through the research effort feature innovations in materials development, manufacturing processes and advanced packaging technologies.
Electricity sales jumped in 2018 to record highs — here's why
For the first time, utility-scale generation surpassed the pre-recession peak set in 2007.
Using mine waste to create high-quality lithium-ion batteries
Lithium Australia has developed a method to reduce the energy footprint and the cost of battery production.
Video: Goodyear unveils flying car concept tire at Geneva Motor Show
The tire can be used both for driving on the road and as a propeller for flying in the sky.
Quantum key distribution may safeguard electricity grid data
Researchers are working to test the effectiveness of metro-scale quantum key distribution as a means of secure communication for the nation’s electricity suppliers.
NTSB team completes first review of Boeing 767 crash data
Directors from the Office of Research and Engineering and the Office of Aviation Safety completed an initial review of the cockpit voice recorder as part of the NTSB’s ongoing accident investigation.