Michigan Technological University News

Researchers Examine Ways to Protect Power Grids From Hackers

Reliability measures of electrical grid has risen to a new norm as it involves physical security and cybersecurity. Threats to either can trigger instability, leading to blackouts and economic losses. New research led by scientists from Michigan Technological University delves …

‘Robotic Falcon’ Can Capture, Retrieve Renegade Drones

In January 2015, a Washington, DC, hobbyist accidentally flew his DJI Phantom quadcopter drone over the White House fence and crashed it on the lawn. Two years earlier, a prankster sent his drone toward German prime minister Angela Merkel during …

New Insights on Wildfire Smoke Could Improve Climate Change Models

Where there’s wildfire, there’s smoke—a lot of it. And those vast, carbon-laden clouds released by burning biomass can play a significant role in climate change. However, not much is known about the different types of particles in wildfire smoke and …

Cause of Fire at University Archives May Have Been Caused by Light Fixture

Authorities say fire at Michigan Technological University’s archives that soaked hundreds of boxes of documents may have been caused by a light fixture. WLUC-TV reports that officials at the school in Houghton say, however, that there is no definitive cause …