An experiment by EPFL researchers has confirmed a theory that has been used in mechanics for over half a century—despite never having been fully validated. The team could now use the theory in bolder and more innovative ways in their quest to develop ever better energy systems.
Scientists finally confirm a 50-year-old theory in mechanics Read More »
Can a little strip of tape on a 35-mile-per-hour speed limit sign cause a self-driving car to accelerate? Yes—and press attention, too. Researchers from security company McAfee wanted to see if they could dupe a Tesla car into thinking the speed limit was different than posted, and they succeeded.
How a road sign trick sent a self-driving car into high-speed mode Read More »
France will start closing its oldest atomic power plant on Saturday after 43 years in operation, the first in a series of reactor shutdowns but hardly a signal the country will reduce its reliance on nuclear energy anytime soon.
France shuts oldest reactors, but nuclear power still reigns Read More »
Samsung said Tuesday that a “technical error” caused its website to display other customers’ personal information.
Samsung says it leaked data on handful of UK customers Read More »
In the zero-carbon cities of the future, commuting to work may take the form of hailing a driverless shuttle through an app which ferries you from your door to the nearest public transport terminal. In fact, autonomous shuttles have been in development in restricted areas for the past few years. So what will it take
Driverless shuttles: what are we waiting for? Read More »
According to a recent survey, about half of Americans feel their office is either too hot or too cold. A number of factors play into this issue of thermal comfort, but the hardest factor to control for is the one we’re most interested in: humans themselves. Clothing choice and body shape are intrinsically tied to
Heating and cooling that anticipates your needs Read More »
Amazon wants to kill the supermarket checkout line.
No checkout needed: Amazon opens cashier-less grocery store Read More »
The National Transportation Safety Board says the driver of a Tesla SUV who died in a Silicon Valley crash two years ago was playing a video game on his smartphone while his vehicle was being controlled by a partially automated driving system.
NTSB: Driver in fatal Tesla crash was playing video game Read More »
The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fleet currently uses winch cables made of steel to pull pallets, vehicles and other items onto the aircraft from the ground via the aft ramp.
AFRL creates safer-than-steel synthetic winch cable for cargo aircraft Read More »
Imperial College London researchers have invented a new health tracking sensor for pets and people that monitors vital signs through fur or clothing.
Health tracking sensor for pets and people monitors vital signs through fur or clothing Read More »