HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Ink Turns Textiles into Stretchable Electronics
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a new type of elastic ink that can be printed on textiles in a single step, forming stretchable connections.
NASA, Northrop Grumman Make Advancements in Soil Moisture Data
NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) observatory has completed its commissioning phase, and is ready to start its three-year science mission.
Researchers Find Black Phosphorus as Suitable Option in Chips
Researchers from McGill University and Université de Montréal have discovered more evidence to prove that black phosphorus may be a viable option for use in chips of the future.
Gel Electrophoresis Equipment: Process and Function
Gel electrophoresis equipment, instruments and supplies separate nucleic acids or proteins on the basis of size, electric charge and other physical properties.
Old Tech, New Think: The LiquidPiston Rotary Engine
The X Mini is quiet, virtually vibration free and could be on the market in as soon as two years. First, the company has to shake 100 years of history.
Researchers Use 3D Printing to Fabricate Optical Fiber
The process could enable complex structures capable of creating applications in industries that range from biotechnology to aerospace and telecommunications.
Distributed Technique for Power Scheduling Advances Smart Grid Concept
Researchers say a distributed technique can determine optimal schedule for the entire grid.
Steel Advancement Could Help Automakers Hit Mileage Standards
“Third-generation” steel could be lighter, easier to make and strong enough to address safety concerns.
Samsung Improves Lithium-ion Battery Power Capacity
The technology is expected to have the most impact on the performance of mobile devices and electric vehicles.
Honeycomb Design Could Raise the Bar in Impact Protection
The university-developed material bounces back to its original shape after impact.
Rescuing Failing Hearts
Patients with heart problems can look forward to a variety of innovative devices that boost the heart's natural pumping function.
Technique Allows Surfaces to Get Smooth or Bumpy on Demand
MIT researchers use a 3D printer and a range of rigid and pliable materials to enable surface textures to be modified.
Boeing Opens Alabama Research and Technology Center
Engineers, technicians and staff will develop future technologies as well as improve current products.
MIT Team Enhances Power Converter Chip Efficiency
Chip is capable of harvesting more than 80% of the energy coming into it, even at low power levels characteristic of small solar cells.
Exoskeleton Technology Takes a Step Forward
A convergence of medical, military and industrial research and development investment is driving the field forward like never before.
Owls Inspire Less Noisy Wind Turbine Blades
Researchers built a prototype made of 3D-printed plastic and tested it on a full-sized segment of a wind turbine blade.
NASA and DLR Partner to Develop Aircraft Noise Reduction Technologies
Dual research projects aim to cut rotor noise and improve efficiency.
Composites Made from Scrapped Wind Turbine Blades
Damaged blades, 173 feet in length, were recycled for manufacturing applications.
Floatable Metal Matrix Demonstrated by Research Teams
Composite has potential applications in boat flooring, automobile parts and buoyancy modules as well as in vehicle armor.
Researchers Develop Bubbles That Could Boost Electronics’ Energy Efficiency
Scientists use simple equipment and widely available materials to create skyrmion bubbles at room temperature.