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Las Vegas Tests Driverless, Electric Shuttle
The vehicle navigates city streets alongside everyday traffic operates at up to 27 miles per hour but will be limited to 12 mph during the trial period.
Semiconductor Material for Next-gen Power Electronics
A new semiconductor material could pave the way for next-generation, high-voltage-application switches.
Knots Tied to Improved Advanced Materials
Scientists say they have tied the tightest molecular knot yet created, an achievement that could lead to development of lighter, stronger materials.
Bullseye Design May Expand Sensor’s Potential
A new optoelectronic bullseye device produces a sensor that can be manufactured in a standard commercial foundry. The new device may be easily customizable.
Standard Supports Recycling Concrete, Sustainable Construction
A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturing plants better recycle returned fresh concrete, supporting the growth in sustainable construction practices.
Beipanjiang Bridge is Open
After three years of construction, the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China is now open to traffic.
RNA-Infused Clay Nanosheets Protect Crops
A nano-sized degradable clay releases double-stranded RNA to protect plants from specific disease-causing pathogens.
Mapping Moon Shadow: 2017 Solar Eclipse
NASA has developed the most accurate maps of the path of totality for any such event to date.
Antwerp Pilots City of Things Project
The Belgian city will grow into the largest living lab in Europe for the Internet of Things.
Coming in 2018: The New Kilogram
The kilogram unit of mass is about to get a new definition.
Technology and Engineering Under President Trump
Marjory Blumenthal, director of the Science, Technology and Policy Program for the RAND Corp., probes the possible impact of Trump administration policies on technology and engineering.
Insight: What Can the GPU Bring to ADAS and Autonomous Driving?
Leading ADAS vendors are starting to exploit the ability and performance of embedded GPUs in order to make generational leaps in capabilities and performance over what's available in cars today.
Frugal Design for a Medical Centrifuge
The 20-cent device may bring improved disease diagnostics to populations in areas that lack electricity.
Inventor Dyson Launches Institute to Bridge Engineering Gap
Best known for a vacuum cleaner, Dyson said he’ll invest more than $12 million over five years in a technology institute to help meet growing demand for engineers.
Biodegradable Resin Is Patented for Adhesives, Coatings
Plant-based resin for adhesives and coatings is believed to be first-of-a-kind to be patented.
EPA Rules Set Limits on Formaldehyde Emissions
Following congressional action, EPA sets certification rules limiting formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products.
Chip May Help Detect Cystic Fibrosis Bacteria
A chip is able to detect specific gases produced by bacteria in the lungs and may help in diagnosing and treating cystic fibrosis.
Play an Instrument? You May React Faster as a Result
The results suggest that long-term musical training reduces simple non-musical auditory, tactile and multisensory reaction times.
Video Game App May Help Combat Depression
A study found that moderately depressed people may do better with video game apps because the games address or treat specific correlates of depression.
Robots to Disinfect Hospital Rooms
A research team will put germ-zapping robots to the test at Detroit hospitals.