Bridges, tunnels and roads: Concrete is the main component of our infrastructure. And when the structural elements need to be repaired, it often leads to long traffic jams. At the Annual Meeting of the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement… Continue Reading
Scientists have developed prototype bat wings that could be used in the next generation of unmanned micro air vehicles (MAVs). MAVs are increasingly being used in a wide variety of civilian applications such as surveying remote and dangerous areas. However,… Continue Reading
For the first time ever, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and UC Santa Cruz have successfully 3D-printed supercapacitors using an ultra-lightweight graphene aerogel, opening the door to novel, unconstrained designs of highly efficient energy storage systems for smartphones, wearables,… Continue Reading
Research conducted by a Binghamton University engineer might lead to a radical shift in manufacturing technology, one that could improve devices for energy production, healthcare and security. Paul Chiarot, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Binghamton University, recently received… Continue Reading
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