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Scientists calling for ban on weaponized AI
A coalition of scientists is calling for a worldwide ban on weaponized artificial intelligence (AI), otherwise known as killer robots.
This utility plans to invest $5.3 billion to modernize its grid
Projects outlined in the company's Smart Energy Plan constitute the largest infrastructure upgrade program in its history.
Renewables drive utility market for reciprocating engines
The equipment is especially popular in areas with high levels of electricity generation from intermittent sources such as wind and solar.
Researchers examine how to attract, retain women in transportation industry
With estimates suggesting that less than 15% of women are represented in the U.S. transportation industry workforce, two research associates from Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University have sought to understand why and how to attract and retain women in that industry.
Purdue graduate designs jacket for law enforcement, military personnel working outdoors
A Purdue Polytechnic New Albany graduate has created a line of battery-powered heated jackets to protect military personnel, law enforcement and others working outside during the harsh winter months.
National Engineers Week 2019 kicks off
Local engineering groups across the U.S. hold E-Week themed programs to raise public awareness of engineers’ contributions to public life.
Robots take a step toward self-awareness
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a robot arm that can imagine itself. Or can it?
Watch how flags harvest both solar and wind energy
An energy harvesting device based on the inverted flag concept is envisioned for use in powering small-scale portable electronics deployed for environmental sensing.
NTSB faults inspection process for rail tank-car rupture
Eight people were injured in the accident in which 178,400 pounds of liquefied compressed chlorine was released.
Oil industry giants investing in carbon capture tech
Carbon Engineering sequesters carbon from the atmosphere and turns it into liquid fuels.
Fluor wins contract to build auto lubricants plant in China
The plant would be Valvoline's largest dedicated to blending and packaging.
Website AI creates headshots of nonexistent people on-demand
thispersondoesnotexist.com creates headshots of AI-generated people with a machine learning algorithm called generative adversarial networks.
10 Twitter accounts every engineer should follow
It can be hard to figure out which accounts to follow to create the perfect engineering-based Twitter feed. This list is here to help.
Video: Patients receive first wirelessly powered heart pump
A new system for wireless control and powering of ventricular assist devices eliminates the use of an external driveline wire.
Researchers turn plastic bags into battery components
Researchers from Purdue University have created a new technique for converting discarded plastic bags into carbon chip anodes for lithium-ion batteries that power smartphones and other devices.
New York nonprofit recycles textile waste
Fabscrap is a organization that recycles and reuses discarded textiles of all shapes and sizes, and takes in an estimated 3,000 lb of fabric a day, including material deemed unsuitable for donation.
TVA to shut coal-fired power units
The Tennessee Valley Authority will retire two coal-fired power plants.
Airbus will end A380 production as orders drop
The announcement followed a decision by Emirates to cut its orders and take delivery of 14 additional A380s over the next two years.
California to scale back high-speed bullet train project
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the high-speed bullet train project has cost too much and taken too long.
Video: Pressure sensors and vehicle traffic adjustment technology help keep bed hogs in the right lane
Ford uses its automotive technology in a new smart bed.