Engineering Breakthroughs

Smartphone Magnetometers: Empowering Portable Diagnostics with Magnetized Hydrogels

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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have devised a novel technique for measuring glucose levels and other biomarkers with surprising accuracy. The method harnesses the power of smartphone magnetometers and magnetised hydrogels. This discovery opens up new possibilities for portable diagnostics, which hopefully will...

WindRunner – Radia’s Colossal Cargo Plane Wants to Reshape Wind Energy Logistics

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Aviation startup Radia is developing the WindRunner—the world's largest cargo plane. The plane is designed to transport Radia's massive wind turbine components. This groundbreaking aircraft aims to overcome the logistical barriers that have hindered the deployment of next-generation turbines in optimal onshore locations. The Challenge of Transporting Giant...

Third Time’s the Charm? SpaceX Starship Poised for High-Stakes Launch Today

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SpaceX's Starship program has been making significant strides in developing a fully reusable, super-heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. As the company prepares for the third high-altitude test flight of the Starship prototype, dubbed Flight 3, anticipation...