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30 Trillion Tons of Stuff on Earth’s “Technosphere”

Geologists have figured out a way to determine the mass of all the buildings, houses, smartphones and landfills.

Five Grand Challenges Engineers Face in the 21st Century

A look at five of the greatest challenges to solving engineering problems worldwide

Study Shows Our Brains Can Identify Reality in an Instant

In spite of technology’s best efforts to blur the lines, this new study shows our brains can distinguish between what is alive and what is not.

Sensors Take Down Spacecraft

The ESA’s Schiaparelli barreled to its death on the surface of Mars based on what seems to be a faulty IMU, while in 2013, a launch of a Russian craft failed when sensors were installed upside-down. The power of sensors.

Netherlands Police Test Augmented Reality to Stop Crime Scene Contamination

The technology uses situational awareness and collaboration to help first responders not make mistakes in the field.

Manipulating 2-D Materials to Create Smaller, Faster, Better Devices

Researchers are looking at ways these materials could be used in future research to create a host of next-generation applications.

Graphene Inks May Enable Simplified Wearable Electronics

Development of a new method for producing conductive fabrics using graphene-based inks promises to simplify wearable electronics.

PEI-Genesis Awarded for Distribution Excellence

Electronics distributor PEI-Genesis was recognized for its distribution excellence by Electronics Supply and Manufacturing-China. Source: PEI-Genesis.

Flexible Microfluidic Device Measures Sweat for Sports Wearables

The device could be used to help detect disease or if someone needs water.

Augmented Reality Helps Struggling Kids Catch Up

At the same time, AR can help high-performance students gain more of a challenge.

Seven Ways to Improve Wi-Fi Performance

When Wi-Fi performance isn't up to snuff, it is frustrating. Here are seven ways to get the most out of your Wi-Fi connection.

Five Surprising Places to Find 3-D-printed Objects

As additive manufacturing prices drop and 3-D printing speeds increase, you can find 3-D- printed materials in surprising places.

Twenty-Megapixel Image Sensors Pursue High-End Smartphones

OmniVision Technologies debuts its OV20880 and OV20880-4C image sensors, targeting smartphone main-camera and user-facing camera functions.

Nanoco Expands Quantum Dot Portfolio with Electroluminescent Display IP Acquisition

The technology could be used to replace the materials found in OLEDs.

New Electron Gun Shrinks Technology Needed for X-ray Movies

MIT researchers shrink particle accelerator technology to make X-ray movies practical and affordable for university research and private industry research and development.

High-Current Inductors Integrate E-Shield

Available in 2525, 3232 and 4040 case sizes, devices provide -20 dB electric field reduction at 1 cm.

Crystals Exhibit +/-10 ppm Tolerance

Murata’s XRCGB-F-H series crystals achieve a frequency tolerance of +/-10 ppm and are Bluetooth compatible.

Q&A: One Developer Discusses Overcoming Hurdles in Mobile Gaming Arena

Engineer Dan Franklin sat down with Taro Omiya, an indie software developer and owner of Omiya Games to discuss his struggle in the mobile development arena and learn more about his game, Not a Clone.