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Corps of Engineers Levee Database Available to Public
The database may be a useful tool for a variety of public agencies and individuals including flood plain managers, emergency management agencies, levee system sponsors and people who live or work behind a levee.
Here's Why Pulsed Sparks Make for Better Ignition
Researchers used a high-speed infrared camera to record the effects of nanosecond pulsed high-frequency discharges on ignition kernels.
New Ricardo Electric Motor Designed to Boost Power, Cut Costs of Hybrids
The 48 V e-motor offers up to a 50 percent increase in power density compared with current production machines.
AI Expected to Create as Many Jobs as It Displaces in the UK
As expected, artificial intelligence (AI) will likely displace workers all around the world in the future as advances are made. According to research from the accountancy firm PwC, in 20 years, the U.K. alone could expect to see roughly seven million jobs displaced by AI. However, the same firm also predicts that even more jobs could be created as a result.
Sweden May Reach 2030 Renewables Target This Year
Sweden is well ahead of its 2030 renewable energy goals, so much so that the country may hit its renewable generation target this year.
Utility Signs Deal for More Wind Energy Capacity
The wind farm is expected to be completed by early 2020 and is part of the utility's plan to add 1,000 MW of wind generation in the next two years.
CSIRO Report: Australia Could Lead the World in Li-ion Battery Reuse and Recycling
Only 2 percent of Australia’s annual 3,300 tons of Li-ion battery waste is currently recycled. At the current growth rate, this waste could exceed 100,000 tons by 2036.
Kickstarter Campaign Promises Users the Chance to Build Robots from Just About Anything in Home
A Kickstarter campaign from Smartibot promises to give consumers the power to build an artificial intelligence robot from just about anything in the home — even a potato.
DOE Reports Global Increase in Fuel Cell Power Shipments
More than 650 MW of fuel cell power were shipped worldwide in 2017, with the largest increase attributed to expanded introduction of fuel cell light-duty vehicles.
Six-legged Robot Chases Sunlight to Keep Plants Alive
All too often, our houseplants can meet untimely deaths brought about by exposure to less than ideal conditions and good old-fashioned neglect.
World’s First Quantum Dot Ink Pen Developed
The technology could be used as security inks or for anti-counterfeiting applications.
Lockheed Martin Forms New Partnership to Advance the 3D Printing of Aerospace Parts
Arconic and Lockheed have already collaborated on 3D-printed metal parts for aircraft and NASA’s Orion spacecraft.
Mice, Rats and Humans All Engage in "Sunk Cost Fallacy"
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School have found that the cognitive phenomenon known as the “sunk cost fallacy” — remaining committed to a choice despite a better alternative — is not unique to humans.
Considering the Impact of Climate Change on the Internet
Buried fiber optical cable in densely populated U.S. coastal regions could be submerged by rising seas in as soon as 15 years, according to a new study that assesses the risk of climate change to the internet.
Device Detects Virus-infected Mosquitoes
The system consists of an electrode covered with a material to which only certain virus DNA or RNA can adhere.
Study Throws Shade on Technique to Limit Evaporation During Droughts
Nearly 100 million black plastic balls were floated on a Los Angeles reservoir to prevent evaporation. The balls may have used more water than they saved.
Fluor Unit Wins Navy Nuke Contract
The award comes under a $1.2 billion cost-plus-fixed fee contract, and includes options that could bring the total value to $13 billion.
Watch How Aircraft Engines are Cleaned with CO2 Pellets
A time- and resource-saving process for washing aircraft engines has been developed by engineers from Lufthansa Technik AG.
Future North American Forests to Provide Limited Carbon Sequestration Service
North American forests have reached 78 percent of their capacity to sequester carbon and will gain only 22 percent capacity by the 2080s.
A New Solution to Eradicate Lifting Equipment Failures
A new solutions platform looks to eradicate lifting equipment failures and improve dropped object prevention schemes (DROPS) across several industries.