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Student developed hygiene-product bottles made entirely of soap
A post-graduate student from London’s Central Saint Martins University has developed shampoo and other personal hygiene product packaging made entirely of soap.
Warnings ignored, extreme weather pushed the power grid toward the edge
A scolding report from two agencies said that despite prior guidance, cold-weather events continue to result in unplanned electric power outages that threaten reliable system operations.
Cool walls save energy and fight summer heat, study says
Roughly 40% to 60% of all buildings were built before 1980 when building codes generally specified less wall insulation than required today.
This electric utility uses satellites to watch for wildfires
The PG&E Meteorology Team led development of the program along with experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Space Science and Engineering Center.
Walmart determines jobs, promotions with VR tests
The scenarios test employees' knowledge of the store and its departments, as well as decision-making abilities and soft skills.
Restaurant data helps planners identify hot urban neighborhoods
The MIT researchers say they can predict a neighborhood's daytime and nighttime populations, the number of businesses located in it and the amount of overall spending.
Harvard students' startup rents everyday items
A student in search of a cricket bat to rent while away for a summer internship was inspired to create a new business model for the short-term rental of, well, just about anything.
Purdue graduates develop environmentally friendlier alternative to dry cleaning
Two engineering graduates from Purdue University have developed an environmentally friendlier alternative to dry cleaning.
Computer scientists use AI to enable robotic arm to efficiently pack boxes in warehouse setting
Computer scientists from Rutgers University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate a robotic arm so that it can more efficiently pack boxes in warehouse settings.
Research effort will focus on 3D printing with wood
The collaboration is intended to advance efforts to 3D print with wood products.
Facial recognition tech: The good, the bad and the ugly
Facial recognition technology has been criticized for a variety of flaws, which may force its two biggest customers — government and law enforcement — to reconsider its use.
Researchers develop smart system for preventing luggage theft at airports
Researchers at India’s Lovely Professional University in Punjab have devised a smart system for preventing baggage theft at airports.
Researchers develop mobile-sensing system to distinguish high performers from low performers in the workplace
A team of researchers from several U.S. colleges and universities has developed a mobile-sensing system composed of smartphones, fitness bracelets and a custom app to monitor employee performance in the workplace.
Doctor Capacitor Series launches season 7 on YouTube
Nichicon Corporation has announced the return of their Doctor Capacitor Series with new episodes all summer.
Scientists devise AI system for road sign maintenance
Scientists at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia have developed a proof-of-concept program that monitors street signs, locating those in need of repair or replacement via Google Street View images.
Saelig introduces new, affordable PCB testing system
The company said PCBite is the answer to continuous probe measurement challenges, by providing a stable, hands-free probe system for accurate PCB investigation.
How a school bus fire rapidly turned fatal
The NTSB said that the 2017 school bus fire illustrates that once a school bus compartment is breached, a fire can spread quickly, and smoke, toxic gases and heat make the interior "untenable for occupancy."
Bicycle-only highway to open in Germany in 2020
Expected in 2020, the bicycle autobahn will connect 10 cities, four universities and cover 62 miles of roadway, making it the first car-free highway in Germany.
Cash prize aims to boost Li-ion recycle rate
A $5.5 million prize is intended to spark innovation in developing methods to collect, sort, store and transport spent and discarded Li-ion batteries.
Agreement settles TVA coal ash dispute
The settlement requires TVA to remove 12 million cubic yards of coal combustion residuals from its active coal ash ponds at the Gallatin Fossil Plant and remediate the area over the next 20 years.