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Artificial intelligence app predicts what cancer patients need
MyPath is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based app that helps cancer patients with day-to-day symptoms, surgery prep, emotional support and more.
How charcoal cuts agricultural ammonia emissions
The potential for fire-derived organic matter, also known as charcoal or biochar, to capture nitrogen from airborne ammonia was demonstrated.
Google Streetview cars measure black carbon pollution in Denmark
Aethalometers, KNF diaphragm pumps and Google StreetView cars team up to assess black carbon air pollution in Denmark.
Watch how a tumor monorail lures brain tumor cells
Aligned nanofibers guide cancer cells away from the primary tumor site to a sink placed on top of the skull under the scalp.
Moscow police to get fitted with facial recognition goggles
Law enforcement in the city of Moscow may soon be outfitted with facial recognition goggles to help identify wanted individuals.
OpenAI postpones release of its text-generating algorithm amid fake news fears
What began as an attempt by artificial intelligence research non-profit OpenAI to develop a more sophisticated text generator has resulted in the company delaying the release of its text-generating algorithm amid fake news concerns.
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.