Engineering
Making Better Land
Humans have been reclaiming land for thousands of years. Lately we have gotten better at reclamation, but nature continues to test our work.
Post on Sep 15, 2011 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Five Tips To Protect Yourself From Being Hacked
Learn five simple things you can do to prevent your accounts from being hacked.
Post on Sep 13, 2011 by Laura Khalil from QUEST Northern California
Airborne Wind Energy
On the windswept tarmac of the former Alameda Naval Air Station, an inventive group of scientists and engineers are test-flying a kite-like tethered wing that may someday help revolutionize clean-energy. QUEST explores the potential of wind energy and new airborne wind turbines designed to harness the stronger and more consistent winds found at higher altitudes.
Video on Sep 13, 2011 by Chris Bauer from QUEST Northern California
Stanford Engineering Offers Free Online Classes
Stanford is offering anyone with a computer and an internet connection an unprecedented opportunity to take free online courses with its engineering department.
Post on Sep 06, 2011 by Laura Khalil from QUEST Northern California
PyStar Trains The Next Generation Of Female Programmers
Calling all girl geeks! Learn to program, meet other female engineers and brush up on your programming skills at PyStar.
Post on Aug 30, 2011 by Laura Khalil from QUEST Northern California
San Bruno Marks a Somber Anniversary
The San Bruno explosion put a spotlight on something most people rarely think about: the vast network of underground pipes that delivers natural gas to millions of homes across the United States.
Audio Report on Aug 29, 2011 by Amy Standen from QUEST Northern California
Glove with Sonar Helps the Blind Navigate
Tacit is a sonar-enabled glove that helps the blind to detect when objects are nearby.
Post on Aug 23, 2011 by Laura Khalil from QUEST Northern California
Learn to Make Electroluminescent Clothing
Whether you're a first time burner, seasoned native or simply into cool costuming, there are a variety of Bay Area classes and resources to help you light up your clothing this August!
Post on Aug 16, 2011 by Laura Khalil from QUEST Northern California
What Happens to Old Quarries?
Some of our older quarries left fairly benign footprints. These can be turned into assets that offer some geological interest as well.
Post on Aug 11, 2011 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
HTTPS Everywhere Comes out of Beta, Supports 1000 Sites
HTTPS Everywhere has released its 1.0 version, moving out of beta and boasting secure HTTPS connections for over 1000 popular websites.
Post on Aug 09, 2011 by Laura Khalil from QUEST Northern California
From Tunnel to Tap: Quake-Proofing Our Water Supply
The Bay Area's vast Hetchy Hetchy system, "a dream in granite, concrete, and steel," is getting an overhaul. The system carries water 167 miles from Yosemite to Bay Area taps; pretty soon that voyage will include the Bay's first true tunnel.
Audio Report on Aug 05, 2011 by Amy Standen from QUEST Northern California
Rough Waters for Sea Level Rise Planning
What do Bay Area airports and some big Silicon Valley companies have in common? They sit right on the edge of San Francisco Bay, where sea level rise is expected to have a big impact by the end of the century.
Audio Report on Jul 29, 2011 by Lauren Sommer from QUEST Northern California
Stanford Students Create Kinect-Powered 'JediBot'
A group of Stanford engineering students channeled their love of Star Wars to create a 'JediBot', a Kinect-powered robot that is strong with the force.
Post on Jul 26, 2011 by Laura Khalil from QUEST Northern California
Free Bay Area Programming Resources For Aspiring Developers
School's out for summer, but that doesn't mean learning has to stop! If you're looking to pick up a new skill, try programming.
Post on Jul 19, 2011 by Laura Khalil from QUEST Northern California
Giving Old Electronics a New Life
Looking for what to do with your old electronics? Here are three resources to guide you on the path to reusing!
Post on Jul 05, 2011 by Laura Khalil
"Hack for Change" App Contest Announces Winners
The winners of Change.org 24-hour hackathon for good have been announced.
Post on Jun 28, 2011 by Laura Khalil
Supercomputers Hit an Energy Wall
Supercomputers are becoming increasingly vital to modeling complex scientific problems. As they get bigger, they're also becoming massive energy hogs, using as much power as small cities. Now, scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab are hoping reduce that energy load through an unusual source: the technology in your cell phone.
Audio Report on Jun 27, 2011 by Lauren Sommer from QUEST Northern California
Resolving Clouds in Climate Change Models
As supercomputers grow, so does their energy appetite. Researchers are trying to solve that problem by using a smaller, more pervasive technology.
Post on Jun 24, 2011 by Lauren Sommer
Supercomputers Hit an Energy Wall
As supercomputers grow, so does their energy appetite. Researchers are trying to solve that problem by using a smaller, more pervasive technology.
Post on Jun 24, 2011 by from QUEST Northern California
Open Source Science on the Internet
Learn more about the Open Science movement and how we can spread science discoveries across the Web.
Post on Jun 21, 2011 by Laura Khalil
