10 years after Fukushima, safety is still nuclear power's greatest challenge
On the 10th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, two experts explain why human choices are more important to nuclear safety than technology, and why the job is far from finished.
March 5, 2021 • ~12 min
New tool finds PFAS compounds on Cape Cod
New tool finds and fingerprints previously undetected PFAS compounds in watersheds on Cape Cod.
March 5, 2021 • ~8 min
The science behind frozen wind turbines – and how to keep them spinning through the winter
Wind turbines in cold areas typically include methods for removing and repelling ice, but those methods can waste energy. There's a better way.
March 4, 2021 • ~9 min
The (robotic) doctor will see you now
Study finds patients are receptive to interacting with robots designed to evaluate symptoms in a contact-free way.
March 4, 2021 • ~6 min
When more Covid-19 data doesn’t equal more understanding
Social media users share charts and graphs — often with the same underlying data — to advocate opposing approaches to the pandemic.
March 4, 2021 • ~9 min
What will green computing look like in the future?
Examining the environmental impact of computation and the future of green computing.
March 2, 2021 • ~6 min
Researchers virtually open and read sealed historic letters
History unfolds as an interdisciplinary research team uses computational tools to examine the contents of “locked” letters.
March 2, 2021 • ~9 min
Researchers introduce a new generation of tiny, agile drones
The technology could boost aerial robots’ repertoire, allowing them to operate in cramped spaces and withstand collisions.
March 2, 2021 • ~6 min
SMART develops analytical tools to enable next-generation agriculture
Engineered plant nanosensors and portable Raman spectroscopy will help enable sustainable practices in traditional and urban agriculture.
March 1, 2021 • ~9 min
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