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GRX-810 is an oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloy: NASA’s new alloy 1000X stronger than previous alloys
NASA’s design engineers and developers are always searching for the highest quality and most cutting-edge materials — necessary to the advancement of space exploration. Most important for the engineers and …

Innovation in surveillance technologies — “Big Brother” goes open source
The surveillance industry is growing fast. That growth is being driven by innovations across the spectrum of verticals. A big piece of this market expansion comes from a shift in …
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Using Drones to Fight Mosquitos — Innovations in Vector Ecology
In a world where technological innovations continue to shape our daily lives, a rather surprising application of technology emerges in Southern California. Here, drones—remote-controlled flying robots primarily known for aerial …
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Time Dilation: Time Once Ran Five Times Slower?
Have you ever gone through one of those days when time just seemed to be going slower than usual? Although this is a relative perception, it’s interesting to know that …

Smart Fabric May Help Robots with “Touch” Feeling — Innovation in Engineered Design
In the grand symphony of technological advancements in the 21st century, robotics has taken center stage with its ceaseless evolution and relentless innovation. Robots, once confined to the role of …
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Boom Supersonic Announces “Symphony” Engines for its Supersonic Airframe
Boom Supersonic, a visionary in the aerospace industry, is actively pioneering the next generation of air travel. By developing the innovative ‘Overture’ airliner and the groundbreaking ‘Symphony’ engines, the company …
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A plane? Or, a flying car? The First Electric Flying “Car” Approved for Operation by FAA from Engineering Design Innovators at Alef Aeronautics
The world of science fiction is inching closer to reality with leaps and bounds. Over the last decade, talk of electric cars has dominated conversations worldwide. Then came rumors of …

NASA Commenses Isolation Project CHAPEA in Preparation for Mars Missions: 4 Volunteers Enter Isolation
On June 25, four brave — and highly qualified — volunteers entered an isolation Mars simlation by NASA known as CHAPEA, to test the various arduous factors that face future …