Andrew Corselli Lights illuminate NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 18, 2026. (Image: NASA/Brandon Hancock) Selected as a NASA astronaut candidate in 1985 after earning her Masters and Docto

Andrew Corselli (Image: StockSnap via Pixabay) Today’s sports analysts have access to more — and better — data than ever before. Carnegie Mellon University experts are turning that data into insight, using statistics and data science to help professional teams gain a competitive edge. “Every tenth o

Electronics & Sensors INSIDER A newly documented annealing method increased the piezoelectric response of a semiconductor material to unprecedented levels. Professor Zetian Mi (left),is the corresponding author, and doctoral student Shubham Mondal (right), is the co-first author of the study. (I

Power Electronics INSIDER These methods for analyzing soft magnets will help improve the performance of power electronics. (Image: Science Tokyo) Improving energy conversion efficiency in power electronics is vital for a sustainable society, with wide-bandgap semiconductors like GaN and SiC power de

Power Electronics INSIDER Jon Bender from W. E. Gundy and Associates (WEGAI) is pictured here standing next to an example of a power transformer that applies to this bushing research. (Image: INL) The electric grid we take for granted involves large, expensive equipment, most notably power transform

Advancements in silicon photonic and micro-optic technologies are driving the need to perform precision alignments down to sub-micrometer levels. As cutting-edge optical and photonic processes demand increasingly smaller, nanometer-scale tolerances, precision motion control is more important than ev

Motion Design INSIDER A rolling robot follows Xiaoqiu An, a mechanical engineering PhD student, guided by a target: a red piece of cardboard on a steel stick. (Image: Mingze Chen, Nanoengineering and Nanodevice Laboratory, University of Michigan) Analog computing is making a comeback with hardware t

Ed Brown (Image: phonlamaiphoto/Adobe Stock) As we celebrate 2025, the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, I started to think about practical applications of quantum mechanics in computers, sensors, and cryptography. And I find that thinking about these things from an engineer’s po

Overview The Special Report on Rugged/Hi-Rel Electronics, published in June 2025, delves into the critical advancements and considerations in the design and implementation of electronic systems for military and defense applications. The report emphasizes the importance of robust and reliable electro

Overview The Robotics & Motion Control Special Report from June 2025 presents a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and trends in the field of robotics, focusing on the transformative impact of technology across various industries. One of the key features of the report is an explor

Aegis Aerospace’s RAC lunar test facility (sliver rectangle behind bar frame) integrated onto Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander. (Image: Firefly Aerospace) If the title grabs your attention, you are going to have to wait for the explanation. I promise you there is one, but you need to let

Home Energy Article July 18, 2025 (Image: Negro Elkha/Adobe Stock)Often employed at the boundaries of automation, measurement, and control systems, transducers convert energy from one form to another.How much do you know about transducers? Find out with this quiz. Topics: Energy Sensors

Andrew Corselli SUPER can navigate complex environments at high speeds with a level of safety previously unattainable. (Image: HKU) Unlike birds, which navigate unknown environments with remarkable speed and agility, drones typically rely on external guidance or pre-mapped routes. However, a develop

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Andrew Corselli A recent uptick in battery-related fires has drawn attention to the challenge of identifying defects that can cause these catastrophic malfunctions but are rarely obvious to the naked eye. In hopes of preventing the dangerous glitches that can cause batteries to overheat and catch fi

Motion Design INSIDER PhysicsGen can multiply a few dozen virtual reality demonstrations into nearly 3,000 simulations per machine for mechanical companions like robotic arms and hands. (Image: Designed by Alex Shipps/MIT CSAIL, using photos from the researchers) When ChatGPT or Gemini give what see

Andrew Corselli (Image: University of Cambridge) Scientists have developed a low-cost, durable, highly sensitive robotic ‘skin’ that can be added to robotic hands like a glove, enabling robots to detect information about their surroundings in a way that’s similar to humans. The researchers, from the

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The McMurtry Spéirling PURE VP1, a customer version of the startup’s record-breaking Goodwood car, which was developed using About:Energy’s battery simulation tools. (Image: McMurtry) In today’s electric age, the definition of ‘high-performance’ is being rewritten, courtesy of electric sports cars,

Duke University, Durham, NC WildFusion uses a combination of sight, touch, sound, and balance to help four-legged robots better navigate difficult terrain like dense forests. (Image: Duke University) The wealth of information provided by our senses that allows our brain to navigate the world around