Category: Engineering

New research could make lithium ion batteries much safer A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today but can short circuit under certain conditions. This study has found that adding a metallic layer in the battery cell enhances the battery’s performance.

Posted on August 11, 2022August 3, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 471 views

A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.

Is lettuce grown in space nutritious and safe to eat? Lettuce that was grown in space has been analyzed and shows evidence that the crops can be grown and consumed by astronauts during space travel

Posted on November 4, 2021May 9, 2022 by Garrett Campion 599 views

Is a space salad healthier than salad grown on earth? We may be one step closer to finding out. A NASA team conducted a study onboard the…

Researchers propose making concrete with human bodily fluids It may seem weird and disgusting, but when you mix Martian surface dust with human serum albumin and urine, it makes a substance tougher than concrete that may be useful as a building material.

Posted on October 25, 2021February 14, 2022 by Hunter Dulay 808 views

Imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut landing on Mars for the first time. The red planet has little more than dust and rocks as…

Are constellations of mini satellites the future of communication? Satellite constellations are groups of satellites working together, rather than as single satellites, orbiting the Earth. Many countries and companies are getting into this game, but there are some engineering challenges.

Posted on February 23, 2021November 16, 2021 by Satyam Tiwari 599 views

A satellite constellation is a group of artificial satellites, working together. In the coming decades, companies like SpaceX, and Samsung…

Designing an airplane that can fly on Mars! First we put a rover on Mars, then a helicopter. But what about an airplane? This study describes the design of special wings that will help airplanes fly in the thin Martian atmosphere

Posted on January 4, 2021November 16, 2021 by Giulia Carla Bassani 2k views

Can #airplanes fly on #Mars? Maybe! Find out the perfect wing shape for flying in the thin Martian atmosphere.