Engineers
Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center have made significant strides in understanding the application of infrasound monitoring for structural health analysis of bridges. By analyzing the vibrational characteristics of 116 bridges, the study provides valuable insights into the feasibility of using infrasound as a supplementary
College faculty
Russia's development of a nuclear-powered missile, Burevestnik, has significant implications for global strategic stability. Announced by President Vladimir Putin in October 2025, the missile reportedly flew 8,700 miles at low altitude over a 15-hour period, outperforming conventional missiles. As an aerospace engineer, Iain Boyd explains how nuclear-powered
College faculty
Russia's development of a nuclear-powered missile, Burevestnik, has significant implications for global strategic stability. Announced by President Vladimir Putin in October 2025, the missile reportedly flew 8,700 miles at low altitude over a 15-hour period, outperforming conventional missiles. As an aerospace engineer, Iain Boyd explains how nuclear-powered
Chief executive officers
Nvidia, a pioneer in the graphics processing unit (GPU) technology, has broken new ground by becoming the world's first $5 trillion company. At the helm of this remarkable feat is CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang, whose net worth has surged to $179.6 billion. The company's
Apple Watch (Watch)
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Chinese smartphone producer Oppo, claiming that the company benefited from stolen Apple Watch technology shared by a former Apple employee. Chen Shi, an ex-Apple engineer, is accused of taking confidential materials before leaving the company and presenting them to Oppo's engineering team.
Engineers
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful testing of a nuclear-powered missile, called Burevestnik, which could provide Russia with a unique military capability and broader political implications. The missile's design and functionality are linked to the concept of hypersonic cruise missiles, which use a thermal nuclear system to
Case Western Reserve University
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have made a significant breakthrough in the field of gene therapy, specifically in the area of hematopoietic stem cell expansion and engineering. According to a recent study published in the journal Stem Cells, the team has developed innovative strategies to recreate essential aspects of
Chromatin
Researchers from Utrecht University have made significant progress in understanding how plants engineer their chromatin to regulate their transcriptome, a crucial aspect of normal development and environmental response. By modifying chromatin accessibility, plants can adapt to various environmental challenges, leading to improved crop yields and disease resistance. The study outlines
Infrastructure (Economics)
Staff scientists, research engineers, and knowledge professionals play a crucial role in scientific discovery, yet their career paths are often unclear and lacking in diversity. A recent survey conducted by the University of Gothenburg found that staff at SciLifeLab, a large national research infrastructure in Sweden, reported a strong need
Infrastructure (Economics)
Engineers' Day in India is an annual observance marked on September 15, celebrating the birth anniversary of India's renowned engineer, Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Sir Visvesvaraya was born on September 15, 1861, and is credited with groundbreaking contributions to civil engineering, including the design and implementation of significant infrastructure
College faculty
Rice University and Waseda University engineers have made a groundbreaking space-time computational breakthrough that is revolutionizing the way complex real-world problems are solved. Tayfun Tezduyar, the James F. Barbour Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University, and Kenji Takizawa, professor of mechanical engineering at Waseda University, have developed a framework
College faculty
Jessilyn Dunn, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and biostatistics and bioinformatics at Duke University, has received the Early Career Achievement Award from the Institute of Electronics and Engineer's (IEEE) Engineering Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) for her innovative research in wearable technology and digital biomarkers for disease.
