Researchers developed a fuzzy logic system that integrates sensors to improve irrigation and microclimate control, enhancing ...

The Des Moines River braids through a floodplain south of Woodward in Dallas County. A network of sensors across Iowa capture real-time data in rivers and streams, including nitrate, pH, temperature ...

The vital key to protecting your home from damage, both simple and drastic, is proper preparation. When you prepare your home for certain eventualities, you'll be able to catch these hazards in the ...

IIHR research associate Tom Stoeffler checks the sensor unit for a nitrate sensor at Waterworks Prairie Park in Iowa City on Sept. 11. The state’s automated network of sensors allows for monitoring of ...

For home HVAC systems, heat pumps seem to be the way of the future. When compared to electric heating they can be three to four times more efficient, and they don’t directly burn fossil fuels. They ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Lead contamination in municipal water sources is a consistent threat to public health. Ingesting even tiny amounts of lead can harm the human brain and nervous system -- especially in young children.

Abstract: Automatic Smart Plant Watering System is a smarter solution that works on Arduino Uno, which can automatically operate for plant watering at optimal moisture conditions of soil. It checks ...

The SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor (SEN-17731) is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. The soil moisture sensor is pretty straightforward to use. The two ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The City of Richmond announced Wednesday morning that two bypass pumps have been acquired by crews to boost pressure into plant 2 of the Richmond water plant. The announcement ...