Nanomanufacturing | The Shrinking of an Entire Industry
“Just how small is ‘nano?’” This question tops the list of the National Nanotechnology Initiative’s website, nano.gov. There are many…
Category: Tech
The Science of Time Travel: Is it Possible?
Doctor Who. Back to the Future. Rip Van Winkle. Time travel has been a part of written popular culture since…
By the 2020s, we may be able to mine asteroids for rocket fuels and precious metals
Getting into the mining business for coal and metallic minerals in 2016 may seem like a fruitless business venture –…
Petroleum Product of the Week: Wind Turbines?
You never thought about it before, but you’re already starting to understand. The monstrosities that line countless mountain passes, rolling…
Is the world actually ready for autonomous vehicles?
Self-driving automobiles seem like a natural, evolutionary stop along the automobile’s development – but it’s taking longer than expected to…
This incredible laser technology removes rust instantly — but you definitely can’t afford it
Rust is a nightmare for vehicle owners. It likely began somewhere hidden from your line of sight, and for the…
“Intelligent” machinery threatens to take the manufacturing jobs of millions – and “experts” believe this to be a good thing
If you’ve stepped inside a modern manufacturing plant, you have probably witnessed, first-hand, the brilliance of industrial machinery. For whatever…
How nanorobotics seek to extend the human life-span.
The field of study is known as nanorobotics. Science-fiction authors have long theorized the potential of these types of machines…
How Iron Man (and the media) have twisted our perception of bionics and how they’re actually HELPFUL
The 21st century has a habit of realizing science-fiction prophecies of the past. Early and mid-twentieth century Futurist authors –…
Why “Tesla Motors” isn’t called “Edison Motors”
The great debate of DC vs AC power has raged on for over a century. Google it — you’re certain…