The theory behind hydropower is very simple: water obeys gravity and imparts the gained kinetic energy onto a turbine, which subsequently drives a generator.  The devil here is, of course, in all ...

Leading synthetic biologists have shared hard-won lessons from their decade-long quest to build the world's first synthetic ...

A new wave of biophilic design uses simulated nature and sustainable wood alternatives to bring wellness benefits into ...

UC Santa Cruz undergraduate student Sheyna Burns (Oakes ‘26) and her nonprofit organization, Square One Foundation, Inc., ...

Across major cities, a new wave of unusual investments is reshaping how capital flows into real estate, infrastructure, and ...

Abstract: There has been a significant change in the management and operation of buildings as a result of the incorporation of Distributed Intelligence into Building Management Systems. This paper ...

This paper discusses the optimal control and building energy management of building heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems based on deep Q networks (DQNs). Traditional control ...

Aquaponics combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water) to create a sustainable farming system. This method, which has ancient roots, is experiencing renewed interest ...