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Optogenetic technology increased isobutanol production by a genetically modified strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae increased fivefold.

Private space companies Planetary Resources and Deep Space Industries aim to identify, extract and refine materials from near-Earth asteroids, creating a plentiful supply of affordable in-space resources to drive the expansion of human activity in space.

A car built almost entirely with 3D printing technology will enter mass production. The LSEV is a collaboration between the Italian company XEV and the Chinese 3D printing company Polymaker. The vehicle was introduced at the China 3D Cultural Museum in Shanghai this week. At the unveiling, Polymaker and XEV assured that this innovative vehicle promises to revolutionize the industry by introducing cutting-edge standards in the development of future models.

Hot-fire testing of a regeneratively-cooled rocket engine nozzle which has water jet-milled coolant channels, sealed by a new additive manufacturing process, was carried out at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.

Farewell to Stephen Hawking; autonomous robots will help inspect nuclear facilities; a fog-piercing system will help autonomous vehicles navigate.

The system can produce images of objects and gauge distances even in thick conditions.

The new satellite servicing system includes Mission Robotic Vehicles that install Mission Extension Pods to provide five years of orbit control for satellites that have run low on their original fuel supply.

See the advantages of Turcon® M12: unrivaled performance in friction, wear and high-pressure operations.

The Zip Wheel™ is the highest performing cut-off wheel on the market. Faster, cooler, freer cutting and reinforced for added safety, Zip Wheel™ provides premium performance while resisting twisting and bending.

IHS has created a list of eight trends that will have the most effect on the solar market in 2018. Read these trends here!

A Flying Robot, Testing Our Drinking Water, Uber Autonomous Trucks

Platypus milk contains unique antibacterial properties that could be used to fight superbugs.

SmartHalo Technologies, a startup born in Montreal, Canada, developed the SmartHalo device, which converts a standard bike into a smart one.

Composites have different toughness, fatigue properties, fracture propagation modes and failure mechanisms compared to metals. Composites can enable lighter weight design, but they have limitations and differences compared to metals as well.

The new device is intended to be applicable to patients as young as 10 years old and should also fit most adults.

Epilog’s powerful, versatile laser engraving/cutting systems let you bring your creative visions to life. Prototype, brand and customize at the touch of a button! What will you create?

Developed in response to a special request by SpaceX, the URM (Under Rocket Mobility) device allows engineers to recline into an optimal position for work and inspection of Falcon 9 rocket bellies.