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Innovation

INNOVATION JANUARY 10, 2023

This Small Box May Enable Astronauts to Manufacture Objects in Space That Can’t Be Built on Earth

First we go to the moon, and then we go to Mars — that’s the impetus behind NASA’s ongoing Artemis missions. And as the goal to send more people to live, work, and learn in space seems increasingly in our…
researchers working on the black box extrusion process smile as they hover above the box in low-gravity on a flight test
Steve Boxall, MIT
an image of eco-friednly anti-fouling paint for barnacles used on various tiles of different colors, on the ground with a pair of boots next to the tiles.
JANUARY 5, 2023

Silicone-Based Paint on Ships Is Eco-Friendly and Prevents Barnacle Buildup, New Study Finds

Mussels, the small mollusks often enjoyed alongside French fries at seafood restaurants, can be delicious — but also dangerous, for ships at least. These marine organisms are one of the biggest culprits of “fouling,” which is when a boat’s integrity…
an image of a new, sleek, amtrak train moving across an area with blue water and trees
DECEMBER 22, 2022

“A New Era of Rail”: Amtrak to Roll Out New Upgraded Train Fleet in 2026 — See Photos

In a move that may encourage travelers to return to a more nostalgic and low-stress mode of transportation, Amtrak recently revealed that a brand-new fleet of more environmentally friendly railcars — called the Amtrak Airo —  is set to hit…
volocopter's electric air taxi, VoloCity, which is white and sleek with an overhead circular propeller, flies over Tokyo in a artistic rendering

Rideshare in the Air: New Electric “Air Taxis” Could Be the Commute of the Near-Future

DECEMBER 19, 2022
a side by side composite image of two harm reduction vending machines containing overdose reversing medication

This Vending Machine That Dispenses Naloxone Has Saved Over 900 Lives From Overdoses

DECEMBER 13, 2022
Close-up on an African American couple using the GPS on a cell phone while driving a car.

Scientists Develop Alternate Positioning System That’s “More Robust and Accurate Than GPS”

NOVEMBER 28, 2022
a rendering of Roots in the Sky shows the exterior of the building with lush trees and greenery on top

Roots in the Sky: London’s First Rooftop Forest Will Encourage Biodiversity and Offer “Spectacular Views” — Photos

NOVEMBER 3, 2022
an image of the clay humidifier sketches and parts of the pieces

This 3D-Printed Clay Humidifier Works Without Electricity: Inside the Design — Exclusive 

OCTOBER 25, 2022
Young African American woman commuting in the city, using a smart phone and texting. She is wearing casual clothes on a sunny day.

Tiny Solar Panels Embedded in Clothing Can Charge a Phone or Smartwatch 

OCTOBER 21, 2022
ART the robotic turtle stands upright on some green grass

Meet ART: The Amphibious Robotic Turtle With Limbs That Morph Into Flippers

OCTOBER 17, 2022
Young woman cleaning microplastics from sand on the beach - Focus on hand

Nonprofit Makes Whirlpools to Remove Microplastics From Water Supply

OCTOBER 13, 2022
Professor Yang Yaowen stands wearing a white coat in a lab and points to a small wind harvesting device that can turn a gentle breeze into electricity

Scientists Develop Affordable Device That Can Convert a Light Breeze Into Electricity

OCTOBER 13, 2022
MIT underwater camera is battery-free

This Underwater Camera Is Battery-Free, Wireless, and Powered by Sound

OCTOBER 3, 2022
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