HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
Lightweight sensors could de-ice planes faster
To develop the system, the team used a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) sensor that is capable of detecting ice forming, melting and detaching on surfaces, providing this information in real time but using very little energy.
Sustainable aviation fuels: Real fuel or green hype?
Engineers are turning to a never-ending supply to fuel long-haul airliners of the future: municipal waste. Sustainable aviation fuel from solid waste can offer a reduction of as much as 80% to 90% of carbon emissions. Is it too good to be true?
Motion potion: A (slightly magical) look at digital servo growth
Precision motion control options are being used more and more in fields like robotics, semiconductor equipment, and electronics manufacturing.
Dymax 9773 adhesive joins aerospace and defense innovations
When you have a source of adhesion that is not only speedy, but budget-friendly AND requires less energy wasted compared or other bonding systems - it's destined to be the "go-to" method.
This net-based air defense system captures drones in flight
ParaZero Technologies’ DefendAir is a counter-unmanned aerial system that intercepts hostile drones using a net-based capture mechanism in lieu of explosive force.
Machine learning helping locate what cannot be seen
If space rocks can carry familiar ingredients but not the chemical “signature” that life leaves behind, then identifying the true signs of biology becomes extremely complicated. To solve this, a new approach to data analysis was developed.