Articles by April Fowell
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Researchers Developed an Alternative Solar System, Found Moving Jupiter's Orbit the Key to More Habitable Earth
New research shows that moving Jupiter's orbit could make Earth more habitable. When it comes to making Earth more habitable, researchers work extra hard.
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Former SpaceX Employee Plans to Use Space Mirrors to Produce Solar Power at Night
This young innovator is on the right path to making solar more accessible. A 26-year-old innovator, Ben Nowack, has developed a way to produce solar energy during the night, according to Interesting Engineering.
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First-Ever Maglev Vehicle in China Finishes Road Test, Actual Vehicle Development is Next Step
It looks like we're going to see more maglev vehicles in the future soon. China has just completed the road test for their first-ever maglev vehicle, as reported by South China Morning Post.
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Campworks NS-1: This Solar-Powered Camper can Store Energy and Use It to Power Your EV
Campworks' off-grid NS-1 has gotten a redesign. Campworks has redesigned the Campworks NS-1 that can now store energy and use it to power up your Electric Vehicle (EV), as reported by Electrek.
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SpaceX Launches the BlueWalker 3, Worries Astronomers
The launch of the BlueWalker 3 got astronomers worried. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket recently launched the BlueWalker 3 satellite, which is the biggest commercial communications array flown in space by AST SpaceMobile, according to Interesting Engineering.
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France Deploys Air Assets As Part of its Military Drills With Singapore
France deployed air assets near New Caledonia. A recent military exercise was conducted near New Caledonia. It is part of the five-week Mission Pegase 2022 exercise by the Space Force and French Air, as reported by Nikkei Asia.
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Matternet’s Delivery Drone is the First Non-Military Unmanned Aircraft To Get FAA Approval
Matternet continues to make drone delivery efficient. Matternet's Model M2 drone delivery design has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to The Verge.
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Hong Kong Architecture Firm Pushes Sustainability Through Buildings and Apartment Blocks
RLP designed a new sustainable building in Hong Kong. Courtyard Residence in Hong Kong is one of the greenest buildings, designed by Ronald Lu and Partners (RLP), according to South China Morning Post.
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'Mr Bah' is the Latest Robot That Can Prevent and Catch the Elderly from Slips and Falls
Researchers from Singapore have developed a robot to protect the elderly. The elderly are at high risk of slipping and falling, which could put their well-being in danger.
NASA Engineers Successfully Replaced Artemis 1’s Leaky Fuel Seals, Ready for Its Dry Run
Artemis 1's leaky seals are fixed and ready for a dry run. NASA engineers have replaced the leaky seal of the Artemis 1. Last week, a fitting on one of the fuel lines to the SLS started leaking hydrogen, according to Engadget.
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3D-Printed Light-Sensing Wearable Medical Device Could Help Lupus Patients
A new innovation in 3D printing can help save the lives of lupus patients. University of Minnesota Twin Cities' engineering and medical teams have created a 3D-printed medical device that can provide real-time feedback to link light exposure to disease flare-ups when placed directly on the skin, according to Interesting Engineering.
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Canadian Startup Will Bring a Unique Off-Road Electric RV, the Adventure 1
This unique electric RV may be one of the best today. A unique off-road electric RV is coming our way as Canadian EV startup Potential Motors works on Adventure 1.
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Rocket Lab Will Explore Use of Neutron and Electron Launch Vehicles for US Military’s Cargo Transport
The agreement explores the use of Rocket Lab's Electron and Neutron launchers. Rocket Lab has entered into an agreement with the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to explore the use of their Neutron and Electron launch vehicles for cargo transportation globally, as reported by Interesting Engineering.
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Ford Updates BlueCruise Driver Assist With Automatic Lane Changing
Ford's BlueCruise is loaded with new features. Ford will be rolling out a major update to its BlueCruise advanced driver-assist system, as reported by The Verge.
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Twitter Will Expand Its Birdwatch, Making It More Prominent on the App
More Birdwatch contributors are coming to Twitter. Twitter is expanding Birdwatch, the platform's experimental fact-checking program, as reported by Engadget.
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Developer Gets ‘Quake’ Up and Running on the Apple Watch
A developer shares the Quake game for Apple Watch. A developer has made the 1996 first-person shooter Quake to work on the Apple Watch. Tomas Vymazal was able to get the game up and running on watch, as reported by TechCrunch.
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Sony is Unhappy With Microsoft’s Proposal for Call of Duty
Sony expresses disappointment over Microsoft's plans for 'Call of Duty.' Sony is unhappy with Microsoft's decision to keep Call of Duty on Playstation.
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Researchers Developed Nanopipes That Could Help in Better Drug Delivery to the Human Body
These nanopipes are so small that they can be used in the health sector. John Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering researchers have recently developed microscopic leak-free pipes via DNA strands, as reported by Interesting Engineering.
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Kia Partners With Deutsche Bahn to Reuse EV Batteries for Better Energy Storage Systems
Kia and Deutsche Bahn's partnership show strong efforts to better sustainability. Kia Europe is partnering with Deutsche Bahn to reuse former EV batteries for more scalable energy storage systems, as reported by Electrek.
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French Ferry is the First One to Use Filters to Capture Air Pollutants
The La Meridionale is the first ship to use filters that capture air pollutants. La Meridionale, a French ferry, is the first ship that launched to use filters that capture air pollutants from the exhaust fumes.
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Machine Learning Helps Keep Drinking Water Safe
Technology is indeed, impactful in water safety. One of the leading causes of infectious diseases in refugee settlements is waterborne illnesses. The good news is that a research team from York University has developed a new method that will keep drinking water safe through the use of machine learning, as reported by PhysOrg.
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Polestar 2 Gets a Design Refresh for 2023 Release
Polestar 2 is looking better than ever. The Polestar 2 seems to be getting a new look. Autocar shared on Twitter early this week a black Polestar 2 that hints at a new front end design.
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China’s Rocket Engine Launch a Success, More Powerful Than NASA’s Artemis
China has successfully launched its rocket engine. In a race to get the next astronaut to the moon, the Beijing space research institute tested a new rocket engine, which is twice as powerful as its American competitor.
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International Scientists Created a Device That Can Produce Hydrogen from the Air
Indeed, it's the "ultimate clean energy." A team of researchers from various Universities-University of Melbourne, University of Manchester, and Chinese Academy of Sciences-found a new way to extract water from air to produce hydrogen, according to South China Morning Post.
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Researchers Use Lithophane and 3D Printing for Science Graphics for the Blind
Lithophane technology has come a long way as it can now aid the blind. Baylor University chemists have used lithopane and 3D printing to turn scientific data into tactile graphics that glow with a video-like resolution, according to Interesting Engineering.
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BMW’s New App Lets Drivers Drive on Hofmeister Kink-Shaped Roads Across the US
Access the app and build your stats. With BMW's app, drivers can experience the fine dynamics of the vehicle through Hofmeister Kink-shaped roads throughout the US, according to The Manual.
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Aston Martin Finally Updates Its Infotainment System
Aston Martin will now roll out. New infotainment system for their next-gene vehicles coming this spring.
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New Future CO2 Cemetery in Norway Begins Development
Are you ready to bury your CO2? A lot of firms are signing up! Engineers are building a "cemetery" for unwanted greenhouse gas on the island off Norway's North Sea coast, in the municipality of Oxygarden, as reported by PhysOrg.
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Startup IronOx Uses Three New Agricultural AI Robots, To Help Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
IronOx demonstrates the power of technology in agriculture. Silicon Valley startup IronOx is working with three AI robots. The startup has moved crops indoors and is now using robots to manage them, while smart cameras are placed throughout the room for close monitoring, as per a report by CNET.
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New Slack Features Will Better Streamline Workflows
These new Slack features will roll out soon. Slack is expanding its Workflow Builder tool, as reported by TechRadar. The platform is adding new automation features that can make workflows even more efficient.
