EngineeringAugust 1, 2019
Drifting Genes and Drifting Continents from 1969
Innovation and discovery as chronicled in Scientific American
Engineering
ElectronicsAugust 1, 2019
Despite What You Might Think, Major Technological Changes Are Coming More Slowly Than They Once Did
Major technological shifts are fewer and farther between than they once were
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TechnologyJuly 23, 2019
Watch Liquid-Based Magnet Droplets Twirl and Morph
Droplets filled with nanoparticles behave just like bar magnets
EngineeringJuly 20, 2019
Why Two Moonships Were Better Than One
Engineer John Houbolt pushed for a smaller ship to land on the lunar surface while the command module stayed in orbit around the moon.
EnergyJuly 11, 2019
Backpack Harvests Energy as You Walk
The pack produces a steady trickle of electricity from the swinging motion of your stuff. Christopher Intagliata reports.
EngineeringJuly 1, 2019
Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2019: Introduction
World-changing technologies that are poised to rattle the status quo
EngineeringJuly 1, 2019
Social Robots Play Nicely with Others
Droid friends and assistants are penetrating deeper into our lives
Public HealthJuly 1, 2019
Advanced Food Tracking and Packaging Will Save Lives and Cut Waste
A combination of two technologies could vastly improve food safety
EngineeringJuly 1, 2019
Tiny Lenses Will Enable Design of Miniature Optical Devices
Thin, flat metalenses could replace bulky glass for manipulating light
EngineeringJuly 1, 2019
New Sensor Could Detect Electrical Failures in Ships or Buildings
A monitoring device could measure overall power consumption and identify critical malfunctions
EngineeringJune 17, 2019
In the Wiggle of an Ear, a Surprising Insight into Bat Sonar
It could lead to drones that fly like bats
EnvironmentJune 1, 2019
An “Internet of Plants” Could Tell Farmers When Crops Need Watering
A system that transmits radio waves through fruit could help farmers monitor soil moisture