Battery Life Stretches to Meet Consumer Demands
The laptop and smartphone market is saturated and shows no signs of slowing down, especially with the latter and Apple’s recent unveiling of the iPhone 5S and 5C. People are on the go or telecommuting…
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NASA Goes Sungazing with Latest Satellite
In late June, NASA launched a new satellite, the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS), into space to investigate how the sun energizes its atmosphere. The IRIS has one main objective: find new information on the…
Could These Solar Cells Replace Heavy Solar Panels?
Researchers at University of Alberta have discovered that phosphorus and zinc can be used to make inexpensive nanoparticle-based solar cells that can turn the sun’s power into electrical energy. Researchers have designed nanoparticles that absorb…
130-Year-Old Tabernacle Ready for Rebirth with Massive Foundation Project
In Provo, Utah, engineers are saving the 130-year-old Provo Tabernacle that was gutted by fire in 2010. The building has huge historic and spiritual significance for Provo’s “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” (LDS)…
High-Performance Polymer Bearings for Food and Beverage Applications
GGB Bearing Technology (formerly Glacier Garlock Bearings) offers an EP™ series of high-performance polymer bearings that are suitable in numerous applications within the Packaging and Food & Beverage industries. These bearings offer advantages such as…
A 9,000-Pound Tank That’s Faster Than a Ferrari
After drones took over the skies, Ripsaw is now taking control over land. Ripsaw is the world’s fastest tracked vehicle produced by Howe & Howe Technologies in Maine. Unlike other unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), which are slow, Ripsaw…
Cheers! Here’s to a Refreshing Glass of Sea Water
Despite the fact that 75% of the Earth is covered with water, the need for safe & clean drinking water is expanding every day and the World is struggling to keep up with the demand…
New Camera Sees for the Visually Impaired
Technological advancements that address health issues or physical injuries are often the most exciting. With much of the tech world going ga-ga over Google Glass, it’s encouraging to see the technology and design principles now…
Telescopic Lenses Give You Superhero Vision
Imagine being able to magnify your vision by almost three times what it is now. It almost sounds like something out of a comic book or sci-fi film but it’s actually happening. Scientists have created…
Garmin Gadget Set to Give Drivers a “Head Up”
GPS technology company Garmin has unveiled its new on-screen directions system for cars – the Head-Up Display (HUD). It is the first of its kind for the company, projecting directions from the dashboard onto the…
