Riddle Me This: Get in Line!

Can you rearrange the positions of the figures to form a new line, from left to right, according to the following rules? The triangle is in position 1. The circle is not in 2 or 4. The circle is not at the end of the line. The pentagon is not in 4 or 5. The octagon is not in 5.

By |2023-06-27T16:16:37-06:00May 1st, 2023|Engineering Fun, Tuesday Tidbits|4 Comments

Desalination: A Viable Solution for Water Shortages?

Desalination is the process of removing minerals (mostly salt) from seawater through physical and chemical processes to make it drinkable. Desalinated water is used on many seagoing ships and submarines, and water-scarce regions are particularly reliant on the technology.

By |2023-06-27T16:17:34-06:00April 3rd, 2023|Tuesday Tidbits|4 Comments

Riddle Me This: Knights or Knaves?

John was visiting an island where all the inhabitants are either Knights—always tell the truth, or Knaves—always lie. John meets three of the inhabitants. A woman named Jackie, and two men named Ben and Don. He asked Jackie “Are you a Knight?” She replied under her breath so he couldn’t hear her.

By |2023-06-27T16:18:55-06:00February 6th, 2023|Engineering Fun, Tuesday Tidbits|2 Comments

Smart Traffic Lights

Smart traffic lights are internet-connected vehicle traffic control systems capable of adapting traffic light activity based on information from sensors, edge devices, and video systems. They create a more intelligent traffic management system that reduces congestion and travel times, improves safety, and reduces carbon emissions.

By |2023-02-17T11:55:10-06:00February 6th, 2023|Tuesday Tidbits|2 Comments