Smart Cars Are Here, But Car Cybersecurity Is Not
We live in an era when vehicles are becoming ever “smarter” with onboard computers and software like AI parking-assist and self-driving capabilities. But did you know that most manufacturers have little or no cybersecurity built into their vehicles? In the…
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Fueling the Army: What do Soldiers Eat During Deployment?
The saying, “An army marches on its stomach,” is often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, and it emphasizes just how important food is for the effectiveness of a fighting force. 200+ years after Napoleon, the question, “What do soldiers eat during deployment?”…
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Keeping Everything on Track: The Importance of Railway Ballast
Railroads are the backbone of overland commerce. They also transport millions of daily commuters, running along 161,400 miles of track in the United States alone. While railroads are a familiar sight to most, few are aware of the critical role…
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The Climate Heatwave is Upon Us: Stay Cool, Stay Safe
In recent years, when you turn on the TV or go online to get the weather forecast, images of hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes somewhere in the world often dominate the coverage. For many, these weather events represent the most devastating…
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The Great Wave: Restoring The World’s Coral Reef Ecosystems with Meta-Reefs
The stark possibility of a Hawaiʻi—and a planet—without living coral reefs became alarmingly real. Reefs, which support over 25 percent of all marine life, are vital ecosystems that provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for countless species. Beyond their ecological…
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Increasing Food Supply While Reducing Food Costs – A Case for High Tech Packaging
What if we told you that 30 percent of all harvested fruits and vegetables are “lost” during shipping to your local supermarket? This “lost” produce could be a result of spoilage, bacterial or mold growth, or bruising and lacerations during…
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iBeach – Putting AI to Work Saving Beaches
Imagine the year 2050. Coastal cities are retreating. Iconic beaches like Waikiki, once teeming with people, have become distant memories, swallowed by rising tides. Homes, highways, and infrastructure have crumbled into the sea as the relentless forces of climate change…
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Power Grids and Critical Infrastructure are Hackers’ Newest Targets. How Do We Protect These Vital Resources?
Hollywood loves hacker stories. From Tron to Mr. Robot, cyberattacks have become a staple of pop culture, heightening conflicts and enabling outlandish heists. One of the most prominent types of cyber threats in this era is spoofing— a tactic where…
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