Measuring urban air quality is one step towards healthier, more sustainable cities By 2050, 66 percent of the world’s population is projected to live in urban areas. Growing cities strain […]
Automating electricity transfer across the state based on need To harness renewable resources and mitigate power outages, America needs to evolve the “Smart Grid,” the computer-automated network that distributes electricity […]
Two new patented inventions by Hakan Gurocak can help advance the digital experience. One difference between hands-on experiences and digital experiences is the sense of touch. When you shop at […]
Many roles emerge for unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture As the global population rises, farmers will be expected to produce more food with less water, fewer fertilizers and pesticides, and […]
Research helps public agencies plan and prioritize road maintenance projects The nation’s social and economic lifeblood rumbles along on 2.6 million miles of paved roads.1 Yet the economic importance of […]
Smart grid lab seeks ways to thwart blackouts, save energy, and deliver on customer preferences Washington State University researchers are building the most comprehensive “smart city” laboratory in the U.S. […]