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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.
Magnesium Sheet Metal Stronger Than Aluminum
A new magnesium alloy becomes stronger than aluminum alloy after heat treatment and could be a low-cost, lightweight sheet metal for automotive applications.
Weather Stations are the Backyard Technology You Didn’t Know You Needed
Everything you need to know about having a weather station in your backyard.
EIA Sees U.S. Oil Production Growth in 2018
Production would surpass the previous record of 9.6 million b/d set in 1970. EIA forecasts that most of the growth will come from within the Permian region in Texas and from the Federal Gulf of Mexico.
$440 Million Transmission Line Rebuild to Boost Renewables
The $440 million rebuild of the Moses-Adirondack transmission artery includes replacing 78 miles on each of two transmission lines that were originally constructed in 1942.
Video Games May Reduce Stress Levels ... and Save Lives ... Sort of
While most Americans experience cognitive fatigue due to work stress and anxiety, particularly concerning are the levels experienced by employees in high-stress professions such as those in the health care and air traffic control fields where cognitive fatigue might possibly result in fatal errors.
Solar Cells Get the Lead Out
Researchers have shown that bismuth could be a non-toxic alternative to lead for use in next-generation solar cells.
3D Printing Prosthetics on the Cheap
Inspired to help after a 2015 earthquake in Nepal, a non-profit tech startup is making functional and affordable prosthetic hands using a 3D printer.