In 1942, Ludwig Prandtl–considered the father of modern aerodynamics–published “Führer durch die Strömungslehre,” the first…
Month: April 2019
There is no doubt that policing is a dangerous profession. But is it safer to…
The simple act of boiling water is one of humankind’s oldest inventions, and still central…
Along developed riverbanks, physical barriers can help contain flooding and combat erosion. In arid regions,…
Just a week ago, President Donald Trump appeared poised to take the drastic step of…
Robots are getting smarter—and faster—at knowing what humans are feeling and thinking just by “looking”…
With the growing popularity of social media, Twitter has become a prominent place to voice…
People watching “social shows” like “Dancing with the Stars” or “The Bachelor” on television and…
The falling cost of solar power has led to a boom in recent years, with…
Last year, a self-driven car struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. The woman’s…
