Firefighter Suit Draws Breathable Air from the Floor
Originally published in July 1857
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Empathy Machine: Humans Communicate Better after Robots Show Their Vulnerable Side
The behavior of such machines influences how people treat one another
Pricey Storm-Surge Barriers May Be Worth It
Failing to protect our coasts from sea-level rise would cost vastly more
Can’t Build a Lighthouse? Use a Ship Instead
Originally published in March 1900
The Camera Will See You Now: New Tech Takes Wildlife Vitals from Afar
Measuring zoo animals’ heart and breathing rates from a distance keeps them—and humans—safe
Transistor Boom Begins after Engineers Abandon Cat Whiskers
Originally published in August 1951
Hackers Could Shut Down Satellites—or Turn Them into Weapons
The use of off-the-shelf components means bad actors can easily look for vulnerabilities
Solar and Wind Power Could Ignite a Hydrogen Energy Comeback
Hydrogen, produced from water by surplus electricity, could power industry and the grid
Parlor Trick Keeps Monorails on Track
Originally published in January 1914
Kilometers of “Dark Cable” Form the Newest Seismic Sensors
Fiber-optic cables stretching below cities, through glaciers and along the seafloor could record earthquakes and more
Cool Butterfly Effect: Insect Equipment Could Inspire Heat-Radiating Tech
Butterfly wings contain complex thermodynamic structures that can teach us to make efficient—and colorful—cooling materials
50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: February 2020 Cooling the Air around Us; The Dangers of Diving
Ice, refrigeration and the technology of chill
Steam Locomotives Make Subway Air Sweet and Pleasant
Originally published in May 1862
Slaughterhouse Designed to Dump Waste into River
Originally published in August 1866
Bombs Dropped from Zeppelins Are Highly Accurate
Originally published in May 1914
How Quickly Can Iran Make a Nuclear Bomb?
With an international deal in serious jeopardy, Iran is not racing to build nuclear weapons—but its capabilities are growing
Like Taxicabs, New Airplanes Will Need Roofs
Originally published in January 1912
No One Can Explain Why Planes Stay in the Air
Do recent explanations solve the mysteries of aerodynamic lift?
Sweating Robot Beats the Heat
By leaking water, a soft robotic gripper cools itself more efficiently than humans do
Cyborg Jellyfish Could One Day Explore the Ocean
An electronic device increases their speed, and later versions could control their direction as well
