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Robotic Hitchhiker Mugged, Vandalized in City of Brotherly Love
A hitchhiking robot that successfully traveled around Germany, Canada and the Netherlands was destroyed August 1 in Philadelphia, just a few weeks into its U.S. journey.
Supercapacitor Design Offers High Energy Storage Capacity
Hybrid silica sol-gel material provides electrical energy storage capacity that rivals some batteries.
The Engineer as a Project Manager: Key Skills to Acquire
The challenge for many organizations is to find engineers who not only know their specialty and their industry, but who also can manage high-stake projects.
Exascale Computer Targeted by U.S. for Fast Supercomputing
President Obama establishes the National Strategic Computing Initiative, aimed at advancing American research efforts that require high-capacity computing.
Facebook to Test Solar-Powered Drone for Internet Service
Engineers say the drone will use lasers to send Internet signals to stations on the ground.
EDF to Take a Majority Stake in Areva Reactor Business
The MOU also sets up a company to design, project manage and market new reactors.
Ship Ballast Water: Filtration Preferable to Disinfection
Research team recommends using physical processes such as filtration or adsorption to treat ballast water.
Success Reports with Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation
Five men with complete motor paralysis were able to voluntarily generate step-like movements thanks to a new strategy that non-invasively delivers electrical stimulation to their spinal cords.
Ball Bearings: Specifications and Selection Criteria for Engineers
Ball bearings are used to provide smooth, low friction motion in rotary applications.
Barley Gene Could Help Cut Greenhouse Gases from Rice Production
Researchers find that rice can be cultivated to emit virtually no methane from its paddies during growth.
Boxfish Shell Inspires Materials for Flexible Electronics
The feature's unique armor draws its strength from hexagon-shaped scales and the connections between them.
Cyberattack Protection for IoT Devices
Icon Labs’ security management software suite is intended to protect Internet of Things and embedded devices against cyberattack.
New External Power Adaptor Efficiency Regulations Take Effect in February
The new regulations increase the minimum efficiency regulations, as well as expand the range of products applicable under the standard.
NTSB Confirms Co-Pilot Error Caused Virgin Galactic Crash
Agency says that a co-pilot error caused the failure of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo spacecraft in 2014. The NTSB, however, also faulted the manufacturer.
Rogue Wave Theory Could Save Ships at Sea
Physicists have found an explanation for rogue waves in the ocean and hope their theory will lead to devices to warn ships and save lives.
What Really Determines Gasoline Prices for U.S. Drivers?
The factors that are central to determining the price at the pump are different than what many assume, according to a new report by IHS.
Average Age of Light Vehicles in the U.S. Rises to 11.5 Years, IHS Says
The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. is 11.5 years. Registrations for light VIO in the U.S. stand at 257,900,000.
Chinese Automotive Semiconductor Revenues to Hit $6.2 Billion in 2015, IHS Says
Growth drivers are semiconductors used in powertrains, infotainment and body-convenience electronic systems.
Construction Subcontract Labor Prices Advance in July, IHS Says
Materials and equipment prices continue to drag down overall construction costs. The headline index has not indicated rising costs since December 2014.
Material with High Melting Point Found via Lab Tests
Material made of hafnium, nitrogen and carbon could have a melting point of more than 7,400 F.