#Technology

Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers at The Big Bang Fair 2024

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The Big Bang Fair, the UK's largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for young people, is returning to Birmingham this summer. Organised by EngineeringUK, the event aims to showcase the wide range of careers available across STEM. From Wednesday, 19 to Friday, June 21st 2024,...

NASA Advances Concept for Solar-Powered Fixed-Wing Aircraft to Explore Mars

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Mars has been a prime target for exploration missions over the past few decades to study the planet's atmosphere, surface, and potential for supporting life. A primary goal is to perform more widespread and comprehensive surveys of the Mars terrain, which poses challenges due to the planet's size...

UCLA Engineers Unveil High-Speed Solid-State Thermal Transistor for Advanced Heat Control

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UCLA engineers have unveiled a novel solid-state thermal transistor capable of rapidly switching heat flows on and off using an electric field—a long-sought innovation that could usher in a new era of advanced heat management technologies. The research team's room-temperature thermal transistor demonstrated record-high speeds, switching cycles, and...