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Double USB Memory? Here’s How to Boost Capacity
A material that allows for both electronic and magnetic data storage could double the capacity of flash drives.
All-in-One Laptop Antenna Saves Space, Reduces Interference
In current laptops, the antennas for Wi-Fi or a mobile signal need to be separate so there is no interference of frequencies.
FAA Finalizes First Operational Rules for Commercial Drones
One regulation states that pilots must keep an unmanned aircraft within visual line of sight and at a maximum groundspeed of 100 mph.
Ultra-thin Solar Cells Could Power Wearable Electronics
Your next fitness tracker, smart glasses or other wearable device could be powered by the sun.
When Mom and Pop Met Big Defense: The Roots of Digital Music
North American Rockwell and Allen Organ Co. repurposed aerospace microelectronics to produce the first digital musical instrument.
Are We There Yet? Innovations That Led to Navigational Certainty
Transforming the gyroscope from a child's toy to a precise guidance system demanded the ultimate in analytical, engineering and manufacturing effort.
U.S. Government Tests Tethered Drone for Surveillance Applications
Tether Eye is designed to provide continuous surveillance at up to 150 feet above its launch point.
Ship-to-Shore Drone Delivery to Demonstrate Lifesaving Aid Capability
Nevada-based drone delivery company Flirtey will fly medical samples between an improvised onshore relief camp and a test facility on a vessel stationed off the coast.
Ultrafast X-Ray Camera Helps Efforts to Achieve Controlled Fusion
The UXI camera's sensor consists of a radiation-hardened integrated circuit bonded to a silicon photodiode array.
Micro-Supercapacitor Embedded in a Chip Could Power IoT Apps
VTT says its micro-supercapacitor is able to compete with carbon- and graphene-based devices in power, energy and durability.
Tesla Considers a Commercial-grade Pickup
According to CEO Elon Musk, Telsa may be on the brink of developing a commercial-grade pickup meant to rival Ford’s popular F-150.
Floating Robot Inspects Sewers to Identify Structural Problems
The floating robot is equipped with a high-definition video camera, as well as laser and sonar sensors, to analyze the interior conditions of large-diameter sewer pipes.
Injectable Radio Transmits Through Tissue
Injectable radio fits inside a medical grade syringe.
"Saildrones" to Capture Oceanographic Data in Bering Sea
Saildrones are capable of autonomous missions of up to 12 months to any ocean location while carrying a solar-powered sensor package that streams real-time data to shore via satellite.
Yachting Team Uses Bone Conduction Technology to Communicate
The technology enables users to keep their ears free so external sounds can be heard, while providing the ability to communicate clearly with crewmates amid harsh and noisy conditions.
Vibration-Tolerant Gas Sensor Developed for Field Applications
The detector uses a measurement technique called cavity ring-down spectroscopy, in which a laser shoots a pulse of light into a precisely aligned cavity formed by mirrors.
Fiber Optic Cables Are Everywhere: How Do They Work?
Fiber optic cables are composed of one or more transparent fibers enclosed in protective coverings and strength members.
Aluminum-Cerium Alloys Could Boost Engine Efficiency and Rare Earth Production
Rare earths are a group of elements critical to electronics, alternative energy and other modern technologies. Yet there is no production occurring in North America at this time.
Reusable Photocurable Liquid Could Have PCB, 3D-Printing Applications
This is the first example of a method that creates coordination polymers by exposing liquids to light.
Anti-UAV System to Be Tested at U.S. Airports
Each month, the FAA receives more than 100 reports from pilots and others who spot what appear to be unmanned aircraft flying too close to an airport or manned airplane.