New worker safety regulations meant to log how many hours truckers are on the road may have inadvertently exposed millions of U.S. 18-wheelers to hackers who could take control of entire fleets of vehicles, according to a new Colorado State University paper. Jake Jepson, co-author and graduate research assistant at Colorado State University, said it s important to create guard rails as the nation s transportation networks, power grids, water systems and other critical infrastructure move online. .
As solar eclipse spectators are gathering in the path of totality, teams of students from Maryland and around the nation are preparing to launch instruments to study the phenomenon. This afternoon, dozens of teams participating in the NASA supported Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project will launch high altitude weather balloons hauling instruments into the sky to study the eclipse s effect on the atmosphere. A team from the University of Maryland will launch two balloons from a location near Fort Wayne, Indiana. .
Hoosiers running for public office often criticize "the government" despite wanting to be part of it. Research published in "The Conversation," one of the world s leading publishers of research-based news, finds many people misunderstand civil jobs and federal employees are dedicated to serving the public and upholding government integrity. James L. .
An Arizona State University researcher is using artificial intelligence to transform data collected from satellites and other earth observation instruments into information, which could help decision makers become better stewards of the planet. Hannah Kerner, assistant professor of computer science at Arizona State University, noted AI has become a hot-button issue, especially in the areas of consumer products and social media. But Kerner said there are few discussions about how AI can be applied to help combat big adversaries from climate change to poverty and food insecurity. .
Blood donations are important year-round, and January, which is National Blood Donor Month, presents a unique challenge because of the most recent winter storm. The foul weather caused a drop in donor turnout, putting the blood supply at risk. Joshua Gwin public relations manager for Our Blood Institute Arkansas, said the nonprofit has five donor centers and provides blood products for patients in more than 40 medical facilities throughout Arkansas. .