A self-proclaimed passionate builder, Mike Hoover, Sundt Construction’s executive chairman, came up through the industry’s ranks, ultimately leading in a role that was practically scripted for him.
Hoover joined the Tempe, Ariz.-based…
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Ralph L. Wadsworth Named 2026 Intermountain Legacy Award Winner
Common advice to boxers is to look for an opening to use your strength. Growing up on a farm in Taylor, Idaho, Ralph Lester Wadsworth was able to attend college thanks to his boxing skills, and he rarely stopped looking for an opening during a…
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Why city street surveys miss methane leaks, and what that means for safety
The complexities of urban environments—like variable winds off tall buildings or surfaces—significantly impair the ability to detect natural gas leaks from underground pipelines, a new study shows. SMU researchers found that detection…
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Reversible, detachable robotic hand redefines dexterity
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By Celia Luterbacher
With its opposable thumb, multiple joints and gripping skin, human hands are often…
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New gel electrolyte points to stronger, safer anode-free lithium batteries
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a new gel electrolyte that both improves the lifetime and safety of anode-free lithium batteries, an emerging battery architecture that could dramatically boost energy density while simplifying…
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Scientists improve lithium batteries with breakthrough gel electrolyte
Researchers at the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed a new gel electrolyte for anode-free lithium-ion batteries that improves their safety and lifetime. To develop this, the researchers had to rethink…
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5 Best Warehouse Management Systems for 3PLs
Running a third-party logistics operation means juggling multiple clients, complex billing structures, tight SLAs, and constant pressure to grow – all at the same time. A generic warehouse management system wasn’t built for that kind of…
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Microsoft unveils how tiny glass plates could save world’s digital history
Researchers at Microsoft have developed a method to store massive amounts of digital information inside small plates of glass, a breakthrough that could preserve the world’s data for more than 10,000 years.
Solving the ‘bit rot’…
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When the Algorithm Fails: Who is Legally Responsible After a Waymo Accident?
The Technology is Impressive, But it’s Not Infallible Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are, by most technical measures, a remarkable achievement. Each car is equipped with a suite of LiDAR sensors, radar, cameras, and a continuously updated AI model…
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Top 5 Bitcoin Privacy Tips Every HODLer Should Follow
Bitcoin allows you to hold and control your own money without relying on an intermediary. However, with that freedom comes great responsibility. Unlike traditional banking, Bitcoin operates on a public ledger. Every transaction ever made is…
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