Phys.org - Automotive

New ship hull modifications to slash fuel use

Researchers at MIT have demonstrated that wedge-shaped vortex generators attached to a ship’s hull can reduce drag by up to 7.5%, which reduces overall ship emissions and fuel expenses. The paper, “Net Drag Reduction in […]

Phys.org - Pets & Veterinary Medicine

Data modeling drives war on cattle ticks

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists have uncovered new insights into how cattle fever ticks survive and spread across South Texas, revealing hidden refuges that could explain why the pest remains one of the U.S. cattle industry’s […]

Phys.org - Computers

AI tool created to help sight-impaired programmers

A University of Texas at Dallas researcher and his collaborators have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tool that makes it possible for visually impaired computer programmers to create, edit and verify 3D models independently.This post […]