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2019 Pulse of Engineering Survey: Retirements, resource constraints and millennials rising
IEEE GlobalSpec’s fifth annual Pulse of Engineering survey asked nearly 2,000 respondents, drawn from both Engineering360 and IEEE Spectrum subscribers, to paint a picture of the engineering profession in 2019.
Engineers and biologists collaborate on robot that mimics speed and movement of yellowfin tuna
Engineers from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Engineering, in collaboration with biologists from Harvard University, have developed what they are calling the first-ever robotic fish to mirror the movements and speed of a live yellowfin tuna.
Scientists create robot with aerial-aquatic locomotion
The water and calcium carbide react, producing acetylene gas, which is then ignited for thrust.
US Navy tests robotic mine countermeasures
The United States Navy has successfully tested a system that relies on autonomous robots to detect, identify and destroy sea mines.
First ABB electric propulsion to be installed on board a bulk carrier
Two self-unloading dry cargo transshipment units will be the first bulk carriers in the industry to feature ABB’s Azipod electric propulsion.
MHI christens LNG carrier for US exports
The ship is the second LNG carrier of its type built by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding for Mitsui, which is a partner in the Cameron LNG venture.
Shipping company says it won't use Arctic route as ice recedes
The company said that use of the Northern Sea Route would represent a "significant danger to the unique natural ecosystems" of this part of the world.
Video: Battery-free piezoelectric sensor could enable an underwater IoT
The sensor could study marine life, track climate change or investigate water on other worlds.
The impact of sunscreens on coastal water quality
The ingredients in sunscreens which protect users from the harmful effects of UV radiation are also a source of coastal water pollution.
Training, command errors led to fatal collision involving USS McCain
The NTSB said the probable cause was a lack of effective operational oversight of the destroyer by the U.S. Navy, which resulted in insufficient training and inadequate bridge operating procedures.
Decommissioned military vehicles in Jordan find new life as artificial reefs
A Jordanian resort on the Red Sea is using decommissioned tanks, armored troop carriers and a helicopter as well as other objects to build an artificial reef and underwater museum.
Mega-infrastructure projects tapped for Corps of Engineers pilot program
The pilot program aims to demonstrate the viability of new methods that can reduce the cost and time of project delivery.
Non-lethal weapon quickly immobilizes suspicious boats
he boat-stopping technology is intended for tankers that are vulnerable to piracy, halting suspected narcotics traffickers and protecting ports from terrorism.
Swedish company builds 100% electric-powered boats
Attempting to bring sustainability to the maritime industry, Swedish company X Shore has built a series of 100% electric-powered boats.
Video: Ocean warming data from Boaty McBoatface's first mission
Data collected on its first research mission provide evidence of a correlation between strengthening Antarctic winds and rising sea temperatures.
Zero-emission ferry to debut this fall in San Francisco
A partnership between SW/TCH Maritime and Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine will expedite the launch of the first zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell ferry, according to reports.
Research: Oil spills and dispersant chemicals theaten seafloor environments
A significant fraction of Deepwater Horizon oil was transported to depth by natural marine snow processes.
How do thermal actuators work?
Thermal actuators produce a linear movement – or stroke – as a result of the expansion and contraction of a thermally sensitive material within them.
Cruise ships vs cars: Which is the biggest air polluter in Europe?
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest luxury cruise operator, emitted nearly 10 times more sulfur oxides than all 260 million European cars in 2017.
Researchers debut a crab-like robot that samples water for microplastics and gathers plastic waste
A crab-like robot took its inaugural dive into the waters off of the Italian coast on June 8 in search of ocean-polluting microplastics.