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Roughly 75% of all Mobile Phone Users to Receive Presidential Alert on Wednesday
Mobile phones across the nation will receive a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) alert this Wednesday as part of an emergency alert test.
California to Ban 'Undeclared' Election Bots
A new bill signed into law by California governor Jerry Brown will ban undeclared bots — automated online accounts designed to locate and disseminate information surrounding certain themes, keywords and people — during elections.
Stiffness and Damping Combine in New Material
Stiff as metal but flexible enough to withstand strong vibrations, the material could be used in the manufacture of vehicles that afford almost vibration-free travel.
Watch How Rare-Earth Magnets are Recycled
Researchers are demonstrating how rare-earth permanent magnets can be harvested from used computer disk drives and repurposed in an axial gap motor.
Choosing the Right Partner for Fixed Gas Detection
Innovations in gas detectors have emerged to meet the demands of governmental regulations and environmental safety and security standards that have been implemented worldwide in applications such as water treatment, chemicals, mining, construction, power and emergency services.
Study: Plastics Found in Freshwater Insects
Following news that mosquitoes are ingesting microplastics comes word from researchers at Cardiff University that one in every two freshwater insects also contain harmful microplastics.
Study: Studded Winter Tires May Take More Lives Than They Save
As the cold months approach, drivers in Sweden will soon swap out all-season or summer tires for winter ones. With an estimated 60% of those drivers opting for studded winter tires, researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have determined that these tires likely take more lives than they save.
Non-toxic Quantum Dots are Efficient Photocatalysts
Nanomaterials containing indium phosphide, zinc sulfide and sulfide ligands are environmentally benign compared with cadmium-containing materials.
Regional Hydrogen-Electric Passenger Plane Under Development
The zero-emission Element One features ultra-light hydrogen fuel cell technologies in a distributed electric aircraft propulsion design.
IEEE Honors Milestones in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
IEEE has recognized 192 significant achievements of technological innovation and excellence through the IEEE Milestones program. Each milestone, proposed for consideration by an IEEE member for its significance to humanity, is commemorated with a dedication ceremony and a bronze plaque at an appropriate location.
IEEE GlobalSpec Celebrates IEEE Day
As a member of the IEEE family, IEEE GlobalSpec is proud to celebrate and recognize IEEE Day 2018
Active Organic Material Supports Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution from Water
The new crystalline catalyst, based on a benzo-bis (benzothiophene sulfone) moiety, shows a much higher activity for photochemical hydrogen evolution than its amorphous or semicrystalline counterparts.
Manufacturing Small Batches of Biopharmaceuticals on Demand
The portable system from MIT can be rapidly reconfigured to produce a variety of protein drugs.
Peach Bottom Unit Scrams After Pump Failure
All control rods were inserted into the reactor and decay heat was being removed via the main condenser as Unit 3 experienced a hot shutdown.
Video Game in China Set to Use Facial Recognition Tech to Determine Age of Players
A video game popular in China is exploring whether or not facial recognition could be used to determine the age appropriateness of players.
Earthquakes and Tsunamis Are Potent Disasters, UN Says
Earthquakes and tsunamis, like those that struck Indonesia on Sept. 28, are responsible for more deaths than extreme weather events, having claimed almost 750,000 lives over the last 20 years.
This Utility Just Proposed Spending Billions on Clean Energy and Efficiency
Most of the utility's proposed investment would offer customers access to 22 energy efficiency programs.
Purdue Researchers Create System for Notifying Distracted Pedestrians of Oncoming Traffic
While an increase in the number of pedestrian deaths has been attributed to smart phone distraction, researchers from Purdue University are working on a way to notify distracted walkers via smartphone alerts, warning them of oncoming vehicles.
ONEOK Plans $1 Billion Gas Gathering and Processing Spend
Additional natural gas gathering and processing capacity in the Williston Basin is intended to help support crude oil and natural gas production in North Dakota.
Work Set to Start on $5.7 Billion US-Canada Bridge
The cable-stayed bridge is intended to provide redundancy at one of the busiest trade corridors between Canada and the United States.