The evolution to the use of cleaner, “greener” energy sources worldwide isn’t a matter of if, but when. It’s reported that the year 2030 will see a nearly ten-fold increase […]
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Combating Climate Change Through Engineering Innovation
According to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), climate change is defined as a long-term change in the earth’s average weather patterns. Many natural events over time can […]
High Performance Computing: Are You Prepared for the Exascale Era?
In 1964, The Control Data Corporation’s “CDC 6600” earned the illustrious title of “world’s fastest computer.” Three times faster than its closest competitor at the time (the “IBM 7030”), it […]
A Global Perspective on Climate Change: Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Climate change, the long-term shift in temperature and average weather patterns, is a huge societal concern. Extreme precipitation, wildfires, and droughts, as well as shifts in temperature, wind patterns, and […]
U.S. Highways To Get 500,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
All around the world investments in electric vehicles (EVs) are speeding up. Currently, global vehicle makers are projected to spend more than $515 billion USD on EV manufacturing by the […]
Renewable Breakthroughs Fuel Hope for Greener Planet
In recent weeks, natural disasters such as hurricanes and the California wildfires have wrought a path of destruction across the United States. Without investment in renewable technology that can help […]
Hydrogen in a World of Renewable Energy
Although fossil fuels continue to be a major energy source, many countries are focusing on replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy resources. In order to meet emissions targets, governments are […]
Renewable Power Sources Are Gaining Traction Around the World
Climate change is threatening to take a catastrophic toll on humans in the next century, and increasing renewable power sources has been identified as one way of staving off this […]