A hidden threshold enables tunable control of liquid crystal helices for energy-efficient technologies

Liquid crystals are an integral part of modern technology, ranging from displays to advanced sensory systems. In a study ...
InkFreeNews

Dams and water control structures, Different structures, different operations

NORTHERN KOSCIUSKO COUNTY – Syracuse and North Webster lake levels are controlled by two different structures – a water control device and a dam. While similar in purpose, each operates differently ...
Scientific American

How to build self-control, according to psychologists

You want that new video game so badly, but you’re trying to knock your credit card balance down. Or you’re binging your favorite TV show and can’t wait to find out if a character lives, but it’s late, ...
Traverse City Record-Eagle

Chain of Lakes level control structure under scrutiny

TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse County commissioners want answers about the Chain of Lakes and the work that’s needed on the dams that control their levels. So they voted unanimously this week to seek ...
KFGO

Diversion marks milestone with completion of control structure near Horace

HORACE, N.D. (KFGO PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING) – A control structure designed to regulate flows of the Red River has been completed near Horace. The structure is one of three control structures that ...
NOLA.com

The Mississippi River wants to change course. The struggle to stop it faces new threats.

LETTSWORTH — The giant steel doors below Russell Beauvais’ feet are holding back water that can determine the future of south Louisiana — and far beyond. On one side of the elaborate complex in this ...
pv magazine International

Dual-component controller for three-phase solar inverters can reduce overshoot to less than 0.33%

An international research team has conceived a dual-component controller for three-phase inverters that can reportedly achieve faster settling times, reduced overshoot and more stable current tracking ...
Bleeping Computer

Brave now lets you inject custom JavaScript to tweak websites

Brave Browser is getting a new feature called 'custom scriptlets' that lets advanced users inject their own JavaScript into websites, allowing deep customization and control over their browsing ...
pna

DPWH completes rehab of flood control structure in Davao City

FLOOD PROTECTION. The newly rehabilitated flood control structure in Davao City protects riverside communities from flooding. The structure has been recently completed by the Department of Public ...
IEEE

Robust Control of a MIMO Laboratory Motion System Using Variable Structure Control and the Computed Torque Method With the Velocity Limitation

Abstract: In this study, we experimentally verified a robust control law based on variable structure control and the computed torque method on a laboratory motion system. Variable structure control is ...
Forbes

What Is Access Control?

A seasoned small business and technology writer and educator with more than 20 years of experience, Shweta excels in demystifying complex tech tools and concepts for ...