Engineering & Manufacturing

DARPA BLUE Program: Harnessing Marine Biomass for Sustainable Energy

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently unveiled its BioLogical Underwater Energy (BLUE) program, with the goal of utilizing dissolved organic matter, such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, and microplastics, to power ocean-deployed sensors. This innovative endeavor seeks to address the…

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Silk-Based Transistors: Pioneering a New Era of Hybrid Electronics

In a groundbreaking fusion of biology and technology, researchers have unlocked the potential of silk in revolutionizing transistor design. This innovative approach promises a myriad of applications, from highly sensitive sensors to advanced medical diagnostics. Enhancing Transistors with Silk Traditionally,…

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AI Predicts Human Choices Using Eye Movements

Understanding Human Behavior Through Eye Movements In a groundbreaking development at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, researchers have unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology capable of utilizing people’s eye movements to forecast their decisions.…

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