A look at the leading contender to take over as North East ISD superintendent

If history repeats itself, Anthony Jarrett is poised to become the 12th Superintendent of the North East Independent School ...
IEEE

The 3D linear inverted pendulum mode: a simple modeling for a biped walking pattern generation

Abstract: For 3D walking control of a biped robot we analyze the dynamics of a 3D inverted pendulum in which motion is constrained to move along an arbitrarily defined plane. This analysis yields a ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Mystery of Why This Dangerous Sand Dune Swallowed a Boy

Erin Argyilan was wrapping up a scientific study of wind speeds on Mount Baldy last year when she saw a circle of beachgoers on their knees halfway up the hulking sand dune. They appeared to be ...

World’s tallest, fastest roller coaster opens — and it can be seen from space

A new roller coaster is redefining what “extreme” means, breaking global records for height, speed and length. Six Flags ...
Causeway Crowd on MSN

Too much Jeremy Swayman? Bruins' goalie usage concerning as Joonas Korpisalo watches

The Bruins' front office decided two years ago that Jeremy Swayman would be the No. 1, but that doesn't mean Marco Sturm has to burn him out.
IEEE

Optimal control of a double inverted pendulum by linearization technique

Abstract: Double inverted pendulum is a standard pendulum which is tested and used for validation for various control algorithm. It is an inherently unstable system with nonlinear system dynamics. In ...
Houston Chronicle

Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Foucault Pendulum has stopped after decades of swinging. Here's what happened.

The pendulum at the museum is attached to a 61-foot-long cable. It typically swings as the Earth rotates, knocking down pegs, until it suddenly stopped this month. The Houston Museum of Natural ...