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Robotic Exploration and Settlement of Lunar Caves
Now that the existence of lunar caves has been confirmed, the caves need to be explored, mapped and characterized. Before human astronauts are sent to explore the caves, robotic explorers will be designed and sent to the moon cave because there are too many unknown factors.
Manufacturing Begins on the Largest Carbon Fiber Wing Ever for the Boeing 777X
In late October 2017, workers at the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington began manufacturing what will be the largest carbon fiber composite wing in aviation history. Bright lights from TV cameras glinted off the 108-foot long wing spar as a robotic machine drilled the first hole in a 777X part.
Watch: Mechanical Engineers Design the Perfect Yo-Yo
The challenge of designing the perfect yo-yo proves to be fertile ground for Georgia Tech students learning about mechanical design and computer-aided manufacturing.
The Case for Supply Chain Certification
Certification initiatives help professionals achieve new levels of specialization, favorably impact hiring decisions and elevate the participant as an expert in focused areas of the supply chain.
Manufacturing Low Density, Light Metallic Nanofoam
A nanofoam of palladium could be used to store hydrogen in vehicles or for other purposes.
USDA Approves Grants, Loans for Rural Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $2.7 billion in rural electric infrastructure and broadband improvements in multiple states.
China Introduces Massive Island-building Vessel
The boat is expected to be operational in June 2018 after completing a final round of tests.
Here's Why Wind Farm Repowerings Are Becoming More Popular
The four-year extension and legislated phase-out of the PTC is expected to encourage many asset owners to repower existing wind facilities to requalify them for another 10 years of tax credits.
Decorative Drinking Glasses Can Contain Harmful Levels of Lead, Cadmium
Using portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry to analyze different drinking glass types such as tumblers, beer and wine glasses, and jars, researchers determined that lead levels on some of the glassware exceeded limits — in some cases by as much as 1,000 times.
10 Percent of Meat Dishes Sold in Mexico Contain Horse Meat, According to Study
According to a study conducted by researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Mexico's National Autonomous University, nearly 10 percent of the meat sold in five Mexican cities contained horse DNA.
A Bird at the National Zoo Gets a 3D-Printed Beak
A 3D scan of a 1930s skull aided in the creation of a prosthetic for a bird at the National Zoo.
Watch: Crops Thrive in Magenta Solar Greenhouse
Healthy plants were grown under transparent roof panels embedded with a bright magenta luminescent dye that absorbs light and transfers energy to narrow photovoltaic strips.
Report Says Electrified Vehicles to Secure Half of Global Auto Market by 2030
Hybrids and battery-powered vehicles will slowly increase their market share through 2025, after which growth accelerates with rising consumer demand.
Optical Device May Lead to Cleaner Air and Skies
A new optical device at Sandia National Laboratories that helps image pollutants in combusting fuel sprays might lead to clearer skies in the future.
More Crews Head to Puerto Rico for Grid Repair Work
The deployment of technical crews from New York builds on an earlier deployment. And Fluor won a $240 million contract to oversee grid restoration work.
Study Looks at Consumer Feelings About Lab-grown Meat
Although complex to produce, researchers believe that developing actual meat that doesn’t require raising and killing animals might be a future solution to issues surrounding meat consumption.
Google Maps All South African National Parks
Google announced today that a team of South African nature lovers, along with Google Street View, has finished mapping all the country's wildest areas, including all 19 national parks and 17 national reserves.
Shopping with Amazon's New Augmented Reality Feature
Joining a growing number of retailers adding augmented reality (AR) features to their apps and websites, Amazon announced this week the launch of its new AR feature called AR View, which is available in the Amazon app for iOS devices.
Law Enforcement Beginning to Embrace Drone Tech
With the number of drones being used by United States law enforcement agencies doubling in 2016, the technology is modifying how officers are accomplishing some of their day-to-day tasks.
Asteroid Wipes Out Dinosaurs But Delivers Cancer Destroyer
Iridium is rare on our planet but abundant in meteoroids, and can be manipulated to kill cancer without harming healthy cells.