Using our oceans to fight climate change
The ocean isn't just impacted by climate change—it may also be part of the solution to reversing it.
Jul 24, 2023
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Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of higher education in the United States. Pitt evolved into the Western University of Pennsylvania with an alteration to its charter in 1819, and upon relocating to its current campus in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh in 1908, the school received its current moniker, the University of Pittsburgh. For most of its history Pitt was a private institution, until it became part of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education in 1966. Pitt has consistently placed in the top cluster of U.S. public research universities and among the overall top 25 research universities according to the Center for Measuring University Performance, is listed as one of U.S. News & World Report's top 20 public universities, and has been listed among the best colleges for the quality of life of its students.
- Address
- 130 Desoto St # A526, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America 15261
- Website
- http://www.pitt.edu/
- Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Pittsburgh
Engineering
Engineering safer machine learning
Children first learning to walk may go a bit too fast and fall down, or run into a piece of furniture. However, that cause-and-effect element teaches them invaluable information about how their bodies move through space so ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Engineering
Developing self-sensing metamaterial concrete for smart infrastructure systems
Concrete is the most used material in the construction industry and dates to the Roman Empire. Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh are now reimagining its design for the 21st century.
Mar 21, 2023
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Engineering
Climate change creates complications for concrete
Pennsylvania drivers know the effects that weather can have on paved roads—potholes, cracks and other pavement woes are a common occurrence. Climate change is accelerating the process, with devastating consequences for ...
Nov 14, 2022
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Engineering
Engineers develop method that can recycle water used in fracking and drilling
As demand for new energy sources grows, the wastewater co-produced alongside oil and gas (produced water) shows no signs of slowing down: The current volume of wastewater—the result of water forced underground to fracture ...
Jun 8, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Researchers uncover a hardware security vulnerability on Android phones
Could your smartphone be spying on you?
Apr 4, 2022
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Robotics
Engineers create insect-inspired robots that can monitor hard-to-reach spots
These ancient creatures can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, fit snugly into tight spaces and survive in harsh environments: There aren't many spaces that are off-limits to an insect.
Mar 3, 2022
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Engineering
New research introduces adaptable smart window design that can heat or cool a house
Homeowners know that the type of windows in a house contribute greatly to heating and cooling efficiency. And that's a big deal—maintaining indoor temperatures consumes great amounts of energy and accounts for 20 to 40 ...
Jan 5, 2022
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Engineering
Studying RISC-V architecture to create customized systems for space computing
When choosing a processor for space computing, there are many factors that come into play: because of the rigors of a harsh environment, developers must find the optimal balance between size, weight, power and cost. An important ...
Sep 27, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Visualizing a city's energy use
The building sector in the U.S. accounts for 39 percent of energy use, with commercial buildings responsible for about half of that. As cities grapple with climate change, making commercial buildings more efficient is a key ...
Jul 22, 2021
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