The summer weather is here, and if you have been out in the sun, you are probably craving some ice cream to cool off. In the American Chemical Society’s latest Reactions video, American University assistant professor Matt Hartings, Ph.D., breaks down the chemistry of this favorite frozen treat, including what makes ice cream creamy or […]
Making sub-wavelength images at radio frequencies
Imaging and mapping of electric fields at radio frequencies (RF) currently requires the use of metallic structures such as dipoles, probes and reference antennas.
A new way to detect leaks in pipes
Self-propelled robotic device can speed through pipes, pinpointing leaks more accurately than existing methods.
Taking Man to Mars: NASA Reveals the Technology Behind Its Orion Capsule
NASA’s Orion program for travel to the moon and beyond This video from NASA shows the Orion spacecraft and the rocket designed to launch it. For the first time in a generation, NASA is building a new astronaut-carrying spacecraft. Called Orion, this capsule is designed to take explorers further into space than ever before. Orion […]
MGI strategic plan released for public comment
The National Science and Technology Council’s subcommittee on the MGI released for public comment a draft of its first strategic plan, to serve as a roadmap for Federal agencies as they execute on the initiative vision going forward.