First the E-Bike, Next the Flying Car

This company thinks its 3D-printing technology for carbon fiber can do anythingCarbon fiber composites are incredibly strong for their weight; that’s why they’re key to the newest aircraft designs. However, they’re only strong in one direction, so they’re generally layered or woven in grid patterns before being shaped into structures. That…

Lunar Pioneers Will Use Lasers to Phone Home

NASA’s Orion and Lunar Gateway will try out optical communications gear for a high-speed connection to Earth .article-detail aside.inlay .sb-list li .sb-list-hed { font-family: "Theinhardt-Medium", sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 25px; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } Illustration: John MacNeill Laser Focus: Infrared lasers will allow Orion to beam…

Humanoid Robots Teach Coping Skills to Children With Autism

Roboticist Ayanna Howard explains what inspired her to work on assistive technologies for kids.entry-content .tisubhead { color: #999999; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: -5px !important; text-transform: uppercase; } .tiopener { color: #0f4994; font-family: theinhardt; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; } Photo: Rob Felt…