Big Wheels Keep on Turning...Quietly
While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.
When’s the last time a Ford Bronco got this much attention?
Engineered with smart off-road technology, the 4x4 Ford Bronco is back in the news with a family of rugged SUVs. The vehicle’s production is scheduled for take-off in early 2021 while delivery to dealerships is expected next spring.
How Mounting Regulations on Plastics Stifle Innovation
What if legislators placed heavy design restrictions on the automotive or aerospace industries? What if engineers at Tesla or Boeing saw their research capabilities reduced to a small palette of less-creative, material options?
Why FTP Servers are Still Relevant
First developed in 1971, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers have long served a key part in data communication. Before the advent of Transfer Connection Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP), FTP was working to connect different systems and allow convenient transference and manipulation of files. While mainstream use of FTP is now...
The Time for AR is Now and Your Health May Depend On It
In recent years, we’ve seen great strides as companies like Microsoft and TeamViewer introduce and implement its own use cases for AR, which has made attending Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show that much more exciting.
The Top 50 Most Innovative products (Part 3)
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products
Can Facial Recognition Restrictions Enhance Tech Privacy? Probably Not
Facial recognition has always been a controversial technology, especially when it comes to the government using it. As tensions between the public and police have risen, some big names in the technology have taken a stand. Amazon, Microsoft and IBM have all stated that they'll stop selling facial recognition tech to the police. To be...
Self-Driving Cars Are Not a Safety Solution
There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:
New Injection Molding Technology Could Close COVID-19 Testing Gap
Following the White House’s declared state of emergency in March and subsequent Harvard study showing a need for up to 20 million COVID-19 tests per day by the end of summer, innovation from the manufacturing industry has responded with a scalable technology capable of closing the testing gap.
Why Facial Recognition Remains a Powerful Yet Controversial Technology
Facial recognition is expected to become one of the most important technological developments of the era. While the usage of such technology is extremely controversial, the power of facial recognition could prove to be revolutionary across a variety of major industries. It is surprising to learn just how long facial recognition has...
A Pandemic Shift; Company Moves to Increase Production of Solar-Powered Chargers for Healthcare Infrastructure
The current healthcare crisis has caused many companies to change plans. Some have shut down; others have ramped-up production of critical goods needed to combat the coronavirus. One small but growing company in San Diego, California, deemed an essential service during the crisis, realigned its production to focus on one product—the EV...
Godspeed Crew Dragon; NASA and SpaceX Begin New Journey
On May 27, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will pilot a SpaceX capsule called the “Crew Dragon” to the International Space Station in low orbit.
This is What the New Space Race Looks Like
50 years after Apollo 11, the nation and world look forward to a multi-pronged space program, a new space race, built on cooperation between NASA and many commercial ventures.
Poppy Northcutt: The First Woman to Work in Mission Control at NASA
Poppy Northcutt, a young mathematical whiz figured out lunar orbital trajectories — and became the first woman to work in Mission Control. Her mission? Apollo.
Titan's Massive Methane Lakes Could Be Encrusted with Crystals
Scientists may have discovered that Titan, the largest of Saturn's moon, may have methane lakes encrusted with crystals.
The 10 Best Science Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
It can be difficult to sift through all of the science podcasts out there. Here, we’re breaking down the top 10 science podcasts that you should listen to.
Impossible Foods: A Look at the Science Behind Meatless Meat
Completely composed of plants, the Impossible Burger truly lives up to its name and even has the taste and texture of a typical beef burger.
The 7 Best Science Documentaries to Watch Right Now
With so many science documentaries detailing innovations and discoveries all over, we're listing the top 7 science documentaries that you need to watch!
Is China Launching an Artificial Moon?
In recent years, there have been many fascinating innovations. China may be planning to launch an artificial moon. Let's find out why.
