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US Air Force to use magnetic navigation as GPS substitute in emergencies
If enemies disable American GPS satellites, the U.S. military may have a backup.
Watch: Former Ford engineer details complicated fastener practice
Ironically, he shared a quote from a training book that came from Ford itself: "If you want poor quality, add more screws."
DARPA, NASA develop rockets, space vehicles for cislunar space
DARPA technology will let rockets or space vehicles operate in cislunar space.
New X-ray imaging device offers improved views on homemade and unexploded bombs
The Guardian 12 replaces three commercial off-the-shelf systems.
DARPA developing handheld device for disease detection
DIGET device promises quick disease detection.
Watch GE demonstrate its tunneling earthworm-inspired robot
DARPA-funded robot creates 10 cm diameter tunnels autonomously.
Lots will soon be available in North Carolina’s first 100% net-zero energy neighborhood
Bakst has been developing this one-of-a-kind community featuring custom high performance homes built to the National Green Building Standards and with active solar to achieve net-zero or negative net-zero energy.
Autodesk Build is the solution of choice for construction teams
The program connects project data across the construction lifecycle in one solution that is easy to adopt, deploy and use.
Urban planning is expected to realize big savings by 2030 using digital twins
Urban planners are embracing the use of digital twins as the benefits they provide for planning and operational management of assets continue to be discovered.
Video: DHL to acquire electric cargo plane fleet
The single pilot aircraft can carry 1,200 kg and requires 30 minutes or less to charge per flight hour.
Video: Modular stainless steel building unveiled at Holon Technology Conference
Through revolutionary changes in the material and construction methods for traditional concrete buildings, BROAD is the first company to “build buildings like cars.”
Alternative products to combat the polyurethane foam shortage
KPS Global is offering alternative non-polyurethane foam products during the ongoing supply chain shortage.
Possibly the smallest 5G FPC antenna on the market
Measuring just 88 mm x 14 mm, the flexible unit can be placed internally in devices that require an integrated antenna solution.
Waterproof IP67 cable assemblies add tamper resistant design element to RF applications
The ultraminiature assemblies are intended for use in applications where systems may be compromised through exposure to the elements or external tampering.
Video: Drone locates distressed swimmers, throws them a "line"
Drone patrols the beach, saves lives.
Video: DOE backs both demonstration and test nuclear reactors
The Versatile Test Reactor is planned to provide a high flux, fast neutron environment to support accelerated fuels and materials experiments over the next 60 years.
Lignin-based coating could create sustainable and long lasting wood structures
Researchers from Aalto University created a bio-based coating for wood that will create stronger and more protected wood structures.
Thermoelectric material efficiently turns waste heat into electricity
The polycrystalline material is the most efficient on record.
Sourcing sustainable aviation fuel from stinkweed
The common farm weed could be the source of a jet fuel with fewer production-related environmental impacts than other biofuels.
Team creates construction binder from industrial waste
An international team of researchers developed a production method to create high-quality gypsum binders from industrial waste.