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Space oddity: How AI is empowering new industrial uses for Earth observation
Satellites are Earth’s omnipresent sensor system – and new AI data analysis techniques are finding compelling applications for its data.
Watch: Blue Origin rocket test goes boom
Another rocket bites the dust in the privatized space race. Billionaire owner vows to press on, but it's currently unclear when that can occur.
The role of hybrid-electric retrofits on the road to a net-zero aerospace industry
Electric propulsion alone won’t do the trick unless there is an unprecedented breakthrough in battery energy density. But hybrid systems might be a pragmatic bridge until that time comes.
Welding distortion control in large fabricated structures
Fabricated buildings, followed by such engineering marvels as oil rigs and ships, receive thousands of welds, covering seams and structural joints across massive interconnected sections.
Inflatable ‘marshmallow’ wings could make drones safer, more efficient
The team from Celeste Ecoflyers suggests that large, heavy drones tend to pose a significant cybersecurity risk, because they can be hijacked and potentially used for nefarious purposes by malicious hackers.
Money shot: Energy weapons provide cheap, effective missile and drone defense
Here's how breakthroughs in solid-state fiber lasers are reshaping air defense architectures and defensive costs.
Waste plastic to fuel future flights
A new facility will consume some of the 5 million tons/year of waste plastics generated in the U.K. alone and yield an ecologically sound aviation fuel.
New forensic tech identifies links between serial killer victims through facial similarity analysis
The researchers examined the forensic tool Face Similarity Linkage (FSL) to help identify possible connections among victims of sexually motivated crimes.
Smalley Wave Springs from AFC Europe: Space-saving technology for the aerospace industry
Replace conventional round wire coil springs by using less material and a smaller assembly size, resulting in reduced production costs and more effective product design.
3D printing metal in orbit: A giant leap for interstellar travel
Plans by the ESA and Airbus to ramp up metal 3D printing aboard the ISS has huge implications for just how far space exploration can go.
Advanced wear-resistant coatings for long lasting connections
This article takes a deeper look at the most capable materials in this evolving array of wear defense finishes, going so far as to detail which equipment type will benefit from each hardened coating solution.
AI claw drone captures downed UAVs
The Project RED drones were designed to fly over and inspect downed unmanned aircraft systems using AI software to distinguish friendly drones from enemy drones.
Rifle-mounted laser disables drones with a burst of light beams
The platform is designed to counter unmanned aerial threats using non-kinetic directed-energy technology that disrupts or disables hostile drones, thereby protecting military forces and critical infrastructure.
Hypersonic heat: Next-gen ceramics could solve re-entry ablation issues
When craft undergo atmospheric re-entry, ablative thermal protection systems (TPSs) save the day. Sometimes they fail. Replacing them is expensive. New research sheds light on how to elevate TPS performance.
Piercing the plasma sheath during spacecraft re-entry
During re-entry, high temperature plasmas interfere with spacecraft communications. These are the researchers looking to restore communications - and maybe make it a little less terrifying on the way down.
The invisible importance of precision optical coatings
From crystal clear night vision goggles to precision laser beam splitters to anti-reflective rifle scopes, Gurley has the optical coating technology to make it possible.
Hidden explosives revealed through terahertz spectral imaging, AI
The team developed its chemical imaging system that uses plasmonic nanoantenna arrays for terahertz generation and detection, which enable the system to achieve a large dynamic range and a broad bandwidth.
New spray stops life-threatening battlefield bleeding in under a second
Designed for applications where emergency medical treatment must be administered to patients at risk of bleeding out, the new spray reportedly reacts with blood and turns it into a soft, rubbery gel in under a second, physically sealing the wound and accelerating the natural clotting process.
Armed drone achieves perfect accuracy in Chinese military tests
The drone fired 20 single shots, striking the target — which was a human-sized silhouette featuring a 20 inch by 20 inch chest board — every time.
Hydraulics helping hands: Data centers keep their cool
The hydraulic backbone, whether radiator cooled or immersion cooled, involves high-efficiency pumps and scores of specially designed server farm fluid fittings.