Computing We need a cyber arms control treaty to keep hospitals and power grids safe from hackers A fresh diplomatic push could help put vital public services off limits to nation-state cyberattacks. by Martin Giles 2018-10-01T10:45:00-04:00
Connectivity Apple to FBI: Weakening iPhone Security Could Make the Power Grid More Hackable Apple’s claims that cooperating with the FBI would reduce iPhone security are a reminder of weaknesses that already exist. by Tom Simonite 2016-03-07T16:45:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy India’s Energy Crisis Can India modernize its manufacturing economy and supply electricity to its growing population without relying heavily on coal—and quite possibly destroying the global climate? by Richard Martin 2015-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Battery Could Provide a Cheap Way to Store Solar Power Combining aspects of high-energy lithium-sulfur batteries with flow battery technology can lower costs. by Kevin Bullis 2013-04-26T14:40:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Protecting Power Grids from Hackers Is a Huge Challenge Securing critical infrastructure needs to go far beyond the measures in President Obama’s recent executive order. by Tom Simonite 2013-02-27T15:38:32-05:00
Sustainable Energy Microgrid Keeps the Power Local, Cheap, and Reliable A California jail offers a glimpse of the economic and environmental benefits of locally generated energy. by Kevin Bullis 2012-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Energy Agency Partnering with the Military The Secretary of the Navy says better batteries and electric grids will help protect soldiers. by Kevin Bullis 2011-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy How to Hack the Power Grid for Fun and Profit Attackers could manipulate poorly protected data to make money or cause blackouts. by Kevin Bullis 2010-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy A Costly and Unnecessary New Electricity Grid A national interstate system for distributing power may prove an expensive boondoggle. by Kevin Bullis 2009-07-14T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Europe Backs Supergrids Recent efforts show hope for regional transmission planning for renewable power. by Peter Fairley 2008-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
