mechanical engineering
NTU Singapore Deploys Its Ninth Satellite Into Space
The satellite, called the AOBA VELOX-IV, is meant to test a special low-light camera and an improved quad-jet pulsed plasma thruster system in space.
‘Bubble Coat’ Reduces Drag On Underwater Objects
Using a coat of compressed air, researchers in South Korea have managed to significantly reduce drag forces on a moving body in water.
Robots Team Up To 3D Print In Concrete
A research group in Singapore has developed a method to 3D print in concrete using robotic arms.
Spray-On Electronic Skin Helps Robots Feel
Researchers in South Korea have developed a sensor that can be sprayed onto three-dimensional surfaces to allow robots to sense touch.
Ultrasonic Waves Allow Easy Detection Of Structural Defects
Scientists have found that a third wave produced when two ultrasonic waves intersect can be used to detect structural defects in materials.
A Sweet Solution To Scary Needles
Scientists have developed a safe and painless microneedle patch that is made out of maltose sugar solution.
UNIST Recognizes Six ‘Rising Star’ Scientists
The title ‘Rising-Star Distinguished Professor’ is awarded to eminent professors who are under the age of 45.
Using Sunlight To Power Drone Flight
A team of researchers and engineers in Singapore have devised a quadcopter drone that is powered solely by sunlight and has flown above ten meters in test flights.
Fabricating Aerogels From Fabric Waste
Scientists in Singapore have developed an aerogel from cotton-based waste that can be used to stop excessive bleeding.
