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Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…


Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Microgravity laboratories in the International Space Station are being used to understand the basic science of heat transfer and how it can improve…


Beam Me Up: Using Plasma To Cool Electronics in Space

Beam Me Up: Using Plasma To Cool Electronics in Space

Researchers have discovered a way to cool spacecraft electronics using a cooling effect caused by high-energy plasmas.


Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Engineers demonstrate a renewable energy-based mobile backup power system at a hydropower plant in rural Idaho. 


NASA’s Sulfur Selenium Solid-State Battery Promising for Electric Aviation

NASA’s Sulfur Selenium Solid-State Battery Promising for Electric Aviation

NASA’s commitment to sustainable aviation continues with a prototype battery that boasts 500 watt-hours per kilogram energy density. 


Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

The revolutionary microcomputer has become a favorite for CubeSats and monitoring sensors.


From Drones to Augmented Reality: Exciting New Tech Trends for July 4th

From Drones to Augmented Reality: Exciting New Tech Trends for July 4th

Traditional fireworks and new technologies light up the sky in the annual celebration of independence. Here, discover how fireworks are made and…


1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

Moving an aircraft through the air takes a lot of power—engineers at MIT are developing an electric motor that might be able to do the job.


New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

NASA is deploying a compact roll-out solar array to power the International Space Station through 2030.


Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

The carmaker and the California-based aerospace startup are moving toward manufacturing an all-electric VTOL commuter aircraft.


CATL Condensed Battery Could Make Electric Aviation Possible

CATL Condensed Battery Could Make Electric Aviation Possible

An energy density roughly twice that of conventional lithium-ion batteries could also improve EV range and performance.


Fourth Lunar Rover on the (Moon’s) Horizon

Fourth Lunar Rover on the (Moon’s) Horizon

In 2026, SpaceX will fly Venturi’s FLEX lunar rover to the Moon.


Flying the Friendly (Electric) Skies

Flying the Friendly (Electric) Skies

United Airlines is teaming with Archer Aviation to create electrically powered commuter flights from downtown Chicago to O’Hare Airport. 


Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Could hydrogen fuel cells be the sustainable savior industries battling climate change have been looking for?


Study Reveals How Drone Efficiency Compares to EVs, Diesel Trucks

Study Reveals How Drone Efficiency Compares to EVs, Diesel Trucks

A new study from Argonne National Laboratory compares the efficiency of delivery drones, electric vehicles, and diesel trucks against wind…


Sophisticated Drone Technology Applications in 2023

Sophisticated Drone Technology Applications in 2023

As drones become more sophisticated and affordable, they are finding a variety of new, and sometimes surprising, applications.


Aprille Joy Ericsson: Aerospace Engineering Trailblazer and STEM Advocate

Aprille Joy Ericsson: Aerospace Engineering Trailblazer and STEM Advocate

Aprille Joy Ericsson is a notable figure in engineering and aerospace, best known for her work as a NASA engineer. She had many impressive…


Developing Next-gen Space Battery With Americium-241

Developing Next-gen Space Battery With Americium-241

The United Kingdom Space Agency supports efforts to create a next-generation atomic battery that uses an alternative radioisotope to Plutonium…


eVTOLs Showing a Bright Future

eVTOLs Showing a Bright Future

A new study has shown optimism for an industry that is about to take off.


United Airlines Invests in Battery Developer to Cut Ground Emissions

United Airlines Invests in Battery Developer to Cut Ground Emissions

United Airlines has invested in a company developing sodium-ion batteries, an alternative to lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. The move supports…