A newly-designed material, which mimics the wing structure of owls, could help make wind turbines, computer fans and even planes much quieter. Early wind tunnel tests of the coating have sho... Read more
A new spin on virtual reality helps engineers read robots’ minds In a darkened, hangar-like space inside MIT’s Building 41, a small, Roomba-like robot is trying to make up its mind. Standing... Read more
A manned Shuttle replacement based on the X-37B robot space plane When the Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down for the final time on July 21, 2011, it looked as if the notion of a manned spa... Read more
This competition challenges teams of high school students to create innovative products in four categories: aerospace exploration, space nutrition, renewable energy and green schools. Read more