'Fog harp' harvests water even in the lightest fog
What do you get when you cross a novel approach to water harvesting with a light fog? The answer: a lot more water than you expected.
Apr 17, 2020
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Testing shows drones can use autonomous technology to dodge other air traffic
In the drone industry, it's called "the detect and avoid problem." Enabling drones to sense nearby aircraft and move out of their way has long been one of the most formidable barriers between a technology narrowly confined ...
Feb 6, 2020
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Dynamic checklist developed for web designers to work more efficiently, creatively
According to the Checklist Manifesto, the New York Times bestseller by Atul Gawande, professionals who do highly technical work such as surgeons, airplane pilots, and architects use checklists to help guard against making ...
May 2, 2019
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Computer scientists develop novel software to smartly balance data processing load in supercomputers
The modern-age adage "work smarter, not harder" stresses the importance of not only working to produce, but also making efficient use of resources.
Apr 30, 2019
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Improving 3-D-printed prosthetics and integrating electronic sensors
With the growth of 3-D printing, it's entirely possible to 3-D print your own prosthetic from models found in open-source databases.
Apr 4, 2019
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Facial recognition software to identify Civil War soldiers
Kurt Luther, Virginia Tech assistant professor of computer science, has developed a free software platform that uses crowdsourcing to significantly increase the ability of algorithms to identify faces in photos.
Feb 27, 2019
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Researchers create first-of-its-kind composable storage platform for high-performance computing
Large-scale, advanced high-performance computing, often called supercomputing, is essential to solving both complex and large questions.
Nov 12, 2018
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Researchers using brain-inspired methods to improve wireless communications
Researchers are always seeking more reliable and more efficient communications, for everything from televisions and cellphones to satellites and medical devices.
Oct 30, 2018
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Student research team accelerates snow melt with 'Melt Mat'
Snow storms often leave behind reminders of their presence for days - sometimes weeks - after warmer and sunnier weather returns. Snowbanks, often created by snow plows as they clear major roadways, can linger in parking ...
Feb 16, 2018
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Smartly containing the cloud increases computing efficiency, says first-of-its-kind study
Not too long ago booting up a computer meant there was time for a lengthy coffee break even before the workday started. For a decade now though, thanks to the cloud, computers have accessed information from virtual machines ...
Feb 6, 2018
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