Tardigrades are tough critters, capable of surviving impossible environments. From the vacuum of space to extreme temperatures and dangerous chemicals, tardigrades continue thriving and reproducing…
Monitoring COVID-19 via an Unlikely Source: Wastewater
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, wastewater has garnered attention as a testing source for monitoring the virus. Wastewater management is also undergoing rapid changes for…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Shipboard Equipment
Shipboard equipment and systems must withstand various degrees of shock and vibration from both their environment and their own internal components. The military has specified…
South Carolina Manufacturing Week
Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring the week of October 5-9 as South Carolina Manufacturing Week. The goal of the proclamation is to recognize…
Digital Identity for Improved Security and Experiences
Smart cities promise improved traffic, cleaner and more efficient waste management and greater public safety. As devices become smarter and more connected, human engagement with…
Types of Neural Networks
Previously, we discussed how neural networks work and their applications. The many different types of neural networks can be grouped into categories. Feedforward Neural Networks…
Biosensors & Biometrics for COVID-19 Detection
Biosensors use biological molecules to detect chemicals while biometrics use identification methods based on unique physical attributes, like a fingerprint, iris or voice patterns. These…
NASA Sends IoT to Space
IoT isn’t earthbound. NASA has taken communication technologies into Earth’s atmosphere and beyond. Tiny Swarming Satellites June 3, 2019 marked the successful deployment of satellite…
What Are Neural Networks?
Neuromorphic computing and neural networks might sound similar, but they function differently. Neuromorphic computing imitates the human brain with artificial neurons that fire and form…