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  1. Solar Platform Station Will Hover in the Stratosphere to Provide Internet Connection

    Oct
    10
    2024
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    Companies like Starlink are advancing us into the “internet everywhere” direction. However, these satellite internet solutions are still costly and don’t provide the same speeds as regular on-the-ground providers. But what if you could put aircraft in the stratosphere and beam internet from there? That’s the idea behind the Sceye HAPS (High-Altitude Platform Station), which […]

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  2. US Army Introduces Cleaning Robots to Keep Soldiers Safe From Chemical and Biological Contamination

    Sep
    26
    2024
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    The US Army has introduced a robotic Autonomous Equipment Decontamination System that can decontaminate military vehicles exposed to chemical or biological weapons without putting soldiers at risk. Nuclear, chemical, and biological (NBC) weapons are frightening because they are so dangerous. These weapons haven’t been used for decades by major nations, but they could be. Chemical […]

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  3. Candela’s P-12 All-Electric Passenger Ferry Flies Above the Water

    Sep
    23
    2024
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    Land routes are becoming ever more congested, with short road trips taking longer than ever before. It’s a real problem that humanity needs to tackle, and according to Candela, a Swedish foiling e-boat maker, the solution is using Earth’s vast water surface. Particularly, the brand’s advanced all-electric passenger ferry called the P-12, which rides above […]

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  5. U.S. Agency Considers Permitting Hyundai’s EV Factory in Georgia

    Sep
    16
    2024
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    A U.S. federal agency plans to reassess its environmental permit for Hyundai’s coming $7.6 billion electric vehicle manufacturer in Georgia after receiving complaints that regulators failed to properly consider the factory’s potential impacts on the area’s water supply. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, state and local economic development agencies applied for the project’s […]

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  6. Boeing’s Hydrogen-Powered SKIRON-XLE Drone Completes 7-Hour Flight

    Sep
    10
    2024
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    Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, has completed a seven-hour test flight with the SKIRON-XLE, a small drone powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The test flight took place at an airfield in Virginia, making a significant advancement in flight endurance for Group 2 drones. The SKIRON-XLE drone is designed for long-range surveillance missions and […]

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  7. Building a Greener Future: China’s Bold Shift to Artificial Sand

    Sep
    03
    2024
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    China, a global construction powerhouse, has been grappling with a significant environmental challenge: overreliance on natural sand. This finite resource has faced depletion due to rampant mining, leading to ecological damage and resource scarcity. However, the country is pioneering a groundbreaking solution: a massive shift towards artificial sand. The Sand Conundrum Natural sand is an […]

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  9. This Hydrogen-Electric Seaplane Promises a 370-mile Range

    Aug
    26
    2024
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    Fuel cells are a promising technology in transportation, though they are still to break the mold. Even so, many companies think that the technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity is useful in larger vehicles like trucks. Moreover, thanks to the lower weight of fuel-cell propulsion than battery-electric propulsion, fuel cells could be […]

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  10. Exploring the Strength-to-Weight Ratio of Square Steel Tubing

    Aug
    20
    2024
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    From buildings and cars to big industrial machines, square steel tubing is one of the most popular shapes for building support structures. Also known as hollow structural section (HSS) tubing, this shape provides lightweight qualities that wouldn’t be possible with a solid material.  In fact, the strength-to-weight ratio of square steel tubing is superior to […]

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  11. Norway’s Massive Floating Wind Turbine Array Gets More Support

    Aug
    13
    2024
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    When Norway’s Windcatcher floating wind turbine array was introduced in 2021, there were a lot of people who doubted its design at over 1,000 ft (324 m) high and roughly just as wide. Over three years, it has made significant progress in realizing its vision that may quiet the doubters. Rotors on wind turbines with […]

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  12. Hexagon Introduces Its First Battery-Powered Handheld 3D Scanners

    Aug
    09
    2024
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    Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in North Kingstown, RI,  launched its new handheld 3D scanning devices that complement the company’s existing manufacturing inspection devices with an unprecedented ability to complete flexible measurements.  The company’s first new system reportedly allows engineers and manufacturing personnel to easily do the measurements they need in many environments, inside and outside […]

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  13. Biowaste Coating Dramatically Reduces Friction Between Metal Parts

    Aug
    06
    2024
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    Reducing friction between metal parts has numerous benefits. Apart from increasing the lifespan of the parts, proper lubrication also keeps them cool and increases efficiency. In fact, over 30% of the fuel in combustion vehicles is used to overcome friction, and friction also increases emissions by consuming one-fifth of the energy humanity generates annually. Let’s […]

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  14. Choosing the Right Metal Roof Supplies

    Aug
    02
    2024
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    Although less common than asphalt shingles or clay tiles, metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular lately. There are several factors that affect their increasing popularity, but the biggest one is their energy efficiency, which becomes increasingly important in an era when we try to conserve as much energy as possible. Moreover, metal roofs are more […]

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  15. Titanium Could be Used to Create Element 120

    Jul
    30
    2024
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    Unbinilium, or eka-radium, is a hypothetical chemical element that would take its place on the s-block on the periodic table. Element 120 is of particular interest to scientists because it might be stable, as opposed to every other heavy element synthesized in a lab. If synthesized, element 120 would be the 36th heavy element that […]

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  16. First Fully Artificial Titanium Heart Implanted Inside a Patient

    Jul
    26
    2024
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    Humanity has come a long way as humanity when it comes to heart surgery. With stents, pacemakers, and mechanical pumps that support the most important organ’s function, as well as heart transplants, people with heart issues can live longer than ever before. However, we always had a fantasy of a fully mechanical heart, one that […]

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  17. DARPA: Wireless Drone Charging Technology

    Jul
    23
    2024
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Dr. Ifana Mahbub, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, with the Director’s Fellowship for continuing research in the field of in-flight drone (unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs) wireless charging. The goal is to enable wireless power transfer so that […]

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  18. Choosing the Right Industrial Metal Supplier Key Factors to Consider

    Jul
    16
    2024
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    If your business is reliant on metal products, one of the most important considerations is partnering with the right industrial supplier. Numerous factors can have an effect on your choice, like the quality of materials, reliability of supply, and customer service.  Moreover, the choice can significantly affect your operation in a “make it or break […]

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  19. Aluminum Goes Green: Canada Unveils Groundbreaking Carbon-Free Production

    Jul
    09
    2024
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    Get Ready for a Greener Aluminum Future! Canada is poised to debut a revolutionary technology called Elysis, the world’s first carbon-free aluminum smelting process. This breakthrough promises to transform the aluminum industry, significantly reducing its environmental impact. Traditional vs. Elysis: A Game Changer Traditionally, aluminum production relies on a process called electrolysis, which unfortunately generates […]

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  20. SpaceX: Mega Rocket Completes Fourth Test Flight

    Jul
    02
    2024
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    SpaceX’s Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful mega-rocket, completed the fourth test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The rocket is 400 ft (122 meters) tall and is promising to bring humanity to the Moon and Mars. The altitude reached was almost 130 miles (209 kilometers) and a speed of 16,000 mph (25,750 […]

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