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Bringing 'White-Out' to Atomic Circuitry
Researchers have found a way to delete and replace out-of-place atoms in circuitry designs, potentially leading the way to faster, smaller and greener electronics.
Harris Uses Proto Labs Insert Molding to Solve Circuit Board Testing Issues
The process saves two or more days of labor by eliminating the process of manually installing inserts into test fixtures.
Video: Plants’ Architecture Mimics How Engineers Design Transportation Networks
The results could be a way to fine tune crops to fit their environment
Watch: Stair Climbing Made Easier, Astronauts to Sport Reebok Space Shoes, and a Transformable Drone.
A new device makes stair climbing a little easier, astronauts will sport Reebok space shoes, and a transformable drone hovers and cruises.
A Geoengineering Technique Called Cloud Brightening Could Slow Global Warming
A new University of Washington study focuses on the idea of marine cloud brightening, which is being investigated by a UW group as a strategy to offset global warming.
Egypt Solar PV Projects Advance with $635m Investment
The investment will help build, operate and maintain up to 11 solar power plants with a combined capacity of 500 megawatts.
Modernizing the Tomahawk Missile
U.S. Navy submarine upgrades are complemented by ongoing refinements to the Raytheon-built Tomahawk cruise missile.
Dragonflies Could Help Robots See Their Environment
A dragonfly's brain anticipates the movement of its prey, enabling it to hunt successfully. This knowledge could lead to innovations in fields such as robot vision and autonomous vehicles.
A More Efficient Algal Biofilm Reactor
A new biofilm reactor design grows algae for biofuel and other uses more efficiently.
U.K. Aims to Ban Gas and Diesel Cars After 2040
Diesel and petrol-fueled cars could become a thing of the past after 2040 as the United Kingdom government is set to be banned under new rules designed to tackle air pollution.
Roomba Collecting Consumer Information to Sell
iRobot, the makers of Roomba, want to help make your home more sophisticated and “smart” by selling the information it gathers while it cleans.
Standoff Fasteners Hold PCBs Without Screws
Standoff fasteners hold PCBs securely in assemblies without requiring mating screws or other loose threaded hardware to complete attachment.
Black and White...and Red All Over
UC Berkeley researchers have developed a new technique that leverages deep networks and artificial intelligence to realistically colorize grayscale images.
Canadian LNG Export Project Is Scrapped
Pacific NorthWest LNG scrapped a proposed $8.8 billion, two-train liquefied natural gas export project slated for Port Edward, British Columbia.
Flexible Control Interface with Four Modes of Use
Key Digital’s new gateway works for a variety of professional A/V and control systems.
Start-Up Receives Patent for Super-Cell Multi-Core Lithium-Ion Battery
The architecture combines the energy density of a large cell with the safety and cost-effectiveness of a small cell.
Vail Resorts Commits to Zero Impact Goals
Through improved business practices, capital investment innovation and environmental stewardship, the ski resort owner aims to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030.
Video: Computer Aided Re-Design
MIT’s InstantCAD allows manufacturers to simulate and optimize CAD designs in real time.
Why Contractors Should Use Construction Management Software
Imagine keeping track of all the details that go into the management of a construction project. Blue prints, plans, change orders—and that doesn’t even touch upon the paperwork required from human resources.
India Can Support Up to 175 GW of Renewables, Study Says
The goal includes 100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind by 2022, up from 9 GW of solar and 29 GW of wind installed today.