Gigantism Is a Never-Ending Temptation for Engineers and Designers
Vaclav Smil, writing at IEEE Spectrum: There is a fundamental difference between what can be designed and built and what makes sense. History provides a lesson in the shape of record-setting behemoths that have never since been equaled. The Egyptian.....»»
Mixing diesel and hydrogen provides big cuts in emissions
Existing engine designs can be modified to allow hydrogen injection. Enlarge / Diesel engines can be modified to burn a diesel-hydrogen mix. (credit: DjelicS) A team of engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNS.....»»
Open-source tool for security engineers helps automate access reviews
ConductorOne open-sourced their identity connectors in a project called Baton, available on GitHub. Each connector gives developers the ability to extract, normalize, and interact with workforce identity data such as user accounts, permissions, roles.....»»
Arduino Brings PLC Features To Their IDE
There have been several occasions where I’ve been in the presence of electrical engineers, discussing the proliferation of Arduino in the maker community and seeking their thoughts. Often, the conversation turns to the divide between makers ti.....»»
"Virtual pillars" separate and sort blood-based nanoparticles
Engineers at Duke University have developed a device that uses sound waves to separate and sort the tiniest particles found in blood in a matter of minutes. The technology is based on a concept called "virtual pillars" and could be a boon to both sci.....»»
With a small network of satellites around Mars, rovers could navigate autonomously
When it comes to "on the ground" exploration of Mars, rovers make pretty good advance scouts. From Pathfinder to Perseverance, we've watched as these semi-autonomous robots do what human explorers want to do in the future. Now, engineers are studying.....»»
Fab talent crunch: Taiwan"s secret sauce for producing excellent semiconductor engineers
As semiconductor companies worldwide expand to build chip capacity, talent shortage has become the greatest challenge to growth and thus attracted more attention to talent education. However, education takes time, and speed to bridge the talent gap i.....»»
New carbon nanotube-based foam promises superior protection against concussions
Developed by University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers, a lightweight, ultra-shock-absorbing foam could vastly improve helmets designed to protect people from strong blows......»»
Insects offer new ideas on materials use, structure strength via 4D time-lapse imaging
Purdue University engineers and entomologists are making some sweet discoveries about how honeybees build and structure their honeycombs, which could lead to new fabrication techniques taken from the buzzing builders......»»
New quantum computing feat is a modern twist on a 150-year-old thought experiment
A team of quantum engineers at UNSW Sydney has developed a method to reset a quantum computer—that is, to prepare a quantum bit in the '0' state—with very high confidence, as needed for reliable quantum computations. The method is surprisingly si.....»»
Blacklisted Chinese DRAM maker reportedly producing for Huawei
According to Nikkei Asia, Chinese DRAM maker Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co. (JHICC) is being retrofitted to supply logic chips to Huawei, citing arrivals of Huawei engineers and other staff to help JHICC restart production......»»
Engineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat, saves energy
Cooling accounts for about 15 percent of global energy consumption. Conventional clear windows allow the sun to heat up interior spaces, which energy-guzzling air-conditioners must then cool down. But what if a window could help cool the room, use no.....»»
Tablet-based vaccine prevents urinary tract infections in mice
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a tablet-based vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs) that rapidly dissolves when placed under the tongue. The new treatment could offer an easy and practical alternative to high-dose, oral.....»»
Swimming habits of gelatinous animals could inspire underwater vehicle design
A gelatinous sea creature could teach engineers a lesson or two......»»
Subaru Telescope can now analyze 2,400 galaxies simultaneously
First light is an exciting time for astronomers and engineers who help bring new telescopes up to speed. One of the most recent and significant first light milestones recently occurred at the Subaru Telescope in Hawai'i. Though it has been in operati.....»»
How Lucid brought the Air Pure EV in for under $90k
After creating luxury EV models in the $170,000 to $250,000 range, EV startup Lucid unleashed its designers to create one for a mere $89,050......»»
Implanted Magnets for Prosthetic Control
Engineers at MIT have developed a system that could let users of robotic prostheses to more sensitively control their bionic limbs. The technology involves implanting pairs of small magnetic beads into muscles. When the muscles contract, the beads mo.....»»
Remembering George Lois, who changed visual culture as we know it
The late graphic designer and art director influenced generations of designers through his iconic ‘Esquire’ covers and ad campaigns. While I was growing up in the 1960s, my Uncle James had a subscription to Esquire magazine.&.....»»
Software engineers and timekeepers rejoice as the world votes to end the leap second
The atomic clock was introduced in 1967 as a precise measure of the passage of time. It uses the vibrations of radioactive atoms and is accurate up to 1/15 billionth of a second per year, depending on the element used. Unfortunately, the Earth's rota.....»»
"Perfectly poised" Tintagel Castle Footbridge wins inaugural Building Beauty Awards
Tintagel Castle Footbridge by architecture studio William Matthews Associates and engineers Ney & Partners has been named the winner of the Building Beauty Awards at an awards ceremony presented by Norman Foster. Read more Tintagel Castle Fo.....»»
Musk recruits engineers for “Twitter 2.0” after mass layoffs and resignations
Musk: "People who are great at writing software are the highest priority." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Having gutted Twitter's staff, Elon Musk told remaining employees he plans to hire new engineers and s.....»»