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Think You Can’t Get Sued? See How IEEE Member Group Professional Liability Insurance Program Protects You
If you are sued, you will automatically be hurt financially. You might think that, as a professional provider of engineering services, you’ll never get sued. Guess again.
Near-Future Trends for IoT
The internet of things (IoT) extends the frontier of internet connectivity from traditional smart devices such as phones, tablets and watches into those that, up until very recently, were considered “dumb.”
ATLAS Researchers Observe Elusive Higgs Boson Decay to a Pair of Bottom Quarks
This elusive interaction is predicted to make up almost 60% of the Higgs boson decays and is primarily responsible for the Higgs' natural width.
Could Deadly Venom Be an Ingredient in Life-saving Therapies?
According to recent research published in the journal Science, venomous bugs, reptiles and marine life may one day point researchers in the direction of an entirely new class of drugs for treating autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, diabetes and other health conditions.
High Efficiency PV Cells Based on a Boron Nitride Separation Process
A boron nitride separation layer could hold the key to high efficiency hybrid photovoltaic (PV) cells that can harness a broader spectrum of light.
Highly Wear-Resistant Alloy Is Claimed by Sandia Lab
The alloy is 100 times more durable than high-strength steel, placing it in the same class as diamond and sapphire.
Video: KBase, DOE's Systems Biology Knowledgebase
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Knowledgebase (KBase) program offers the most updated system for recording experimental methods, collaborating with colleagues and performing every step of biological analysis through one free, open source.
Gmail Gets Help from AI to Compose Customized Email Messages
Google is enlisting machines to help tailor email response messages for those using the latest version of Gmail - a feature that is offering relief to some and discomfort for others.
Watch How NASA Satellites Help Combat Cholera in Yemen
NASA satellites are tracking a cholera outbreak in Yemen, and the data generated is being used by international aid groups to better target their resources in high-risk regions.
Researchers Feed Cattle Seaweed in Attempt to Cut Emissions
In an effort to create climate-friendly cattle, researchers at UC Davis have started feeding cows seaweed.
Bringing 3D Models to the Construction Site
The construction industry is undergoing a transformation of sorts and nowhere is that truer than in the transition from 2D to 3D models. What was once a process involving two dimensional draft design is now a “smart” process that offers greater detail and data in addition to a realistic imagining of what the finished product will look like.
Mini Cycloidal Reducers for Precision Rotary Positioning Applications
DieQua's Twin Spin Mini line of cycloidal reducers provide high precision, high torque and zero backlash for industrial robots applications.
Early Research Offers Hope for Those with Spinal Cord Injuries
Scientists have demonstrated, in rodents, that it is possible to reconnect severed spinal cord neurons by manipulating their growth processes.
New Purification Method Uses Sand to Clean Chemical-ridden Stormwater
The University of California Berkeley has developed a new method to purify stormwater to create a clean source of water for water-stressed communities.
Scientists Developing Non-addictive Painkiller to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
As the United States struggles with an opioid epidemic — largely brought on by an introduction to prescribed pain killers that eventually devolves into an addiction to street-grade heroin — researchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine have developed a non-addictive painkiller.
This Engineering Firm Plans to Hire 1,000 People a Year for "the Foreseeable Future"
To make room, the firm is adding a 142,000-square-foot, four-story office building and a 550-car parking garage at its world headquarters.
ZYGO Launches Next-Generation Advanced 3D Optical Profilers
Nexview™ NX2 and NewView™ 9000 3D optical profiling instruments precisely measure surface area topography quickly and with ease for enhanced productivity and versatility, addressing a broad range of applications.
FirstEnergy Just Raised the Stakes in its Poker Game Over Power Plants
The power generator says it plans to close fossil-fired plants with a total of 4 GW of generating capacity in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
New Technology from Maplesoft Helps Cities Go Green through Smarter Fleet Electrification
Maplesim Fleet Forward helps transit authorities reduce risk during the transition to electric buses.
Air Pollution Impacts Automotive Fuel Cell Service Life
Spontaneous power losses of about 5% and more than 10% in special situations from nitrogen oxides can be expected for fuel cell vehicles in urban areas.