Nanotechnology key to energy storage, solar energy industries
The energy sector, including energy storage, solar power and hydrogen storage, will see great advances in the coming two decades, and nanotechnology will be a key driver of that progress. […]
Study on the Effects of Space on Humans Has Interesting Results
Irish astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly engaged in an experiment to determine the effects of space on human anatomy. Scott travelled to the International Space Station, while his twin brother […]
How 5G will change cities forever
While 5G is technically already around, a widespread release across the world will not be seen until late 2019 or early 2020. The first places we will start to see […]
Could the Future of Energy be Entirely Renewable?
As the world shifts toward greener alternatives to fossil fuels and eco-friendly lifestyles, we begin to wonder just how far we are capable of going. Are there enough options and […]
Engineers use captured carbon to create new form of concrete
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the UCLA Luskin Centre for Innovation has developed a process for turning a harmful by-product of the cement industry into a harmless raw material […]
Scientists Work to Grow, Create, Imitate Organs and Tissue
Many advancements have made in the field of science as of late, including a number of innovative discoveries regarding organ and cell research. From cell manipulation to lab-grown organs, scientists […]
Breakthrough wearable Virtual Reality body suits and gloves allow you to feel objects in virtual Reality — Applications in industry, medicine, safety
The ultimate in haptic feedback — including force feedback, biometry, and motion capture — in the form of “wearable” bodysuits and gloves, may have critical applications in various industries. When […]
Elon Musk, the master of disruptive technology companies: his life, successes — and failures
As the founder of three disruptive companies; Tesla, SpaceX, and PayPal, Elon Musk is not just another innovator but also a disruptor and game-changer all wrapped in one. But, how […]
Pros and Cons of EDM: What is electrical discharge machining, and how does it work?
Electrical discharge machining (EDM), also known as “spark” machining, is a technology that has been in existence for a long time. During the EDM process, an electrical current is directed […]
Engineering and building under water — how is it done, and the modern use of Cofferdams
On the surface, pun intended, building underwater is “simple.” Engineers erect prefabricated walls or piles and pump water out to create a dry working area within the walls known as […]
Oxygen from moondust? The European Space Agency is working on an “breathable air” plants for moon bases
Just like rudimentary inventions such as the wheel and boats enabled our ancestors to travel further away from their homes, technologies of the 21st-century promise to take humans farther away […]
Uber and Hyundai Announce Partnership to Make Flying Electric Taxis
With a projected increase of 2.5 billion people to urban areas by 2050 due to urbanization, key players facilitating various functions within major cities will have to transform their operations […]
