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14 Jul 23

A world-first spacecraft reentry to Earth is approaching

Computer & Information Technology

A car-sized spacecraft is falling down to Earth — but there’s a plan to catch it. Aeolus, the first satellite to directly observe wind profiles from space, is almost out of fuel. Earth’s atmosphere and gravity are now dragging the 1360-kg craft down to our planet at increasing speed. In…

14 Jul 23

Futuristic concrete made from fungi allows for eco-friendly construction

Geotechnical & Environmental

Using the knitted moulds as a flexible framework or ‘formwork’, the scientists created a composite called ‘mycocrete’ which is stronger and more versatile in terms of shape and form, allowing the scientists to grow lightweight and relatively eco-friendly construction materials. “Our ambition is to transform the look, feel and wellbeing…

13 Jul 23

Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

Metallurgy & Material Science

Nobel Laureate John B. Goodenough, one of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery, died on 25 June at age 100.Goodenough, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, authored more than 800 technical papers during his career. He and his colleagues were recently granted…

13 Jul 23

New Biosensor Offers Real-Time Dialysis Feedback

Computer & Information Technology

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore.Hemodialysis is a lifesaving procedure for people with kidney failure, in which a machine can substitute for a patient’s kidneys in filtering their blood, but it involves a lot of clinic visits and laboratory tests.…

13 Jul 23

5 ways families can use Google Play this summer

Computer & Information Technology

Families can use Google Play to stay entertained and continue learning throughout the summer.

13 Jul 23

Using advanced technologies to bring artists’ visions to life

Computer & Information Technology

A new partnership with LUMA Arles presents a series of three commissions by artists Shahryar Nashat, Rachel Rose and Sara Sadik.

13 Jul 23

Announcing the 2023 recipients of our Black and Latino Founders Funds

Computer & Information Technology

We’re announcing 46 new U.S. recipients of the Google for Startups Black and Latino Founders Funds.

13 Jul 23

Bard’s latest update: more features, languages and countries

Computer & Information Technology

Today we're expanding Bard to new languages and countries, and launching new features to help you get creative and boost your productivity.

12 Jul 23

The 100 Companies Paving the Way to Achieve $1 per 1 Kilogram of Clean Hydrogen in 1 Decade

Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The US Department of Energy has set out the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap putting the US in a prime position to lead the global hydrogen economy. Every major developer, investor, contractor, supplier, manufacturer, and policy maker must accelerate projects and scale up innovation.To showcase the trailblazers, Reuters…

12 Jul 23

Editor’s Letter: farewell and a look back at some highlights

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

This month's issue looks into how technology is improving or replicating the human senses. Is engineering any closer to a $6m man - or $6bn post-human? What can animals sense that we can't but technology might? But this is also a welcome to my last issue of E&T magazine. A…