Electric Power Quality Electric power quality refers to how closely a power supply system’s voltage, frequency, and waveform adhere to defined criteria. A stable supply voltage that remains…
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is a method that employs mirrors or lenses to focus a great amount of sunlight on a small area. This focused…
Metamaterial Cloaking – use of metamaterials in an invisibility cloak Metamaterial cloaking uses artificial materials known as metamaterials to modify the behavior of light or other electromagnetic waves. These materials are engineered to have unique…
Roadmap for Closing the Carbon Cycle A key method to attaining net-zero carbon emissions is to convert many sectors of the economy, such as personal vehicles and heating, to run on…
Racial differences in Childhood Obesity are on the Rise Some of the most significant rises in childhood obesity among New York City public school kids in recent years have occurred among socioeconomic and demographic…
Tunable Metamaterial – Multidimensional Qualities Tunable metamaterials are materials designed to have qualities that are not found in nature. These qualities can be dynamically altered or changed in response to…
Split-ring Resonator (SRR) A split-ring resonator (SRR) is an artificial structure found in metamaterials. It is a sort of artificial metamaterial structure that exhibits unique electromagnetic properties not…
How Geography Functions as a Structural Determinant of Health In unincorporated towns along the US-Mexico border, historically and socially marginalized groups become invisible to the healthcare system, demonstrating that geography serves as a structural…
Seismic Metamaterial – control and manipulate seismic waves A seismic metamaterial is a metamaterial that is intended to mitigate the negative impacts of seismic waves on manmade constructions located on or near Earth’s…
Electromagnetic Brakes Electromagnetic brakes (EM brakes) are used to slow or stop automobiles by applying electromagnetic force to mechanical resistance (friction). These are braking systems that employ…
Oscillating U-tube An oscillating U-tube, often known as a U-tube manometer, is a simple device for measuring pressure variations in a fluid. It is made up of…
The Cost of Phased-out Coal Coal phase-out is vital to address climate change, but it can have a detrimental impact on workers and local communities who rely on coal for…