Missiles have been used in combat for centuries prior to the development of guided missile technology in the World War II era. Since then numerous…
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US Navy reinvents the wheel
As if following the adage “everything can be improved”, the US navy has reinvented the humble wheel. It looks like any other wheel from outside.…
Nike has developed a new vest to help athletes lose heat quickly
When competing and training, the athletes face a challenge of heat dissipation, as they generate substantial heat energy as a result of physical activity. The…
Google has filed a patent for a smart calendar
Electronic calendars are increasingly being used to keep track of important events and organize daily schedules. However, entering event details into the calendar system can…
Intel develops a system to use personal drones as messenger pigeons
Drones are no longer restricted to being operated by military or government personnel. Increasingly, the drones are being operated by individuals or commercial entities. Further,…
Amazon to build "birdhouses" for Drones
With newer applications developed each day, drones are set to go a long a way and in some cases, quite literally. Drones can now travel…
On July 16, 1878 Thaddeus Hyatt was granted a patent for reinforced concrete - This Day in Patent History
Patent Information Publication number: US 206,112 Patent Title: Composition Floor, Roofs, Pavements &c. Publication date: Jul 17, 1888 Filing Date: Jun 21, 1878 Inventors: Thaddeus…
Airbus has developed an anti-crash aircraft seat
Currently, the seats for aircraft incorporate energy absorber means for protecting passengers sitting on such seats in the event of a crash. These energy absorber…
Bee Robotics patents drones for fully automated farming
Currently farming is done by using powerful ground equipment or aircraft that weigh several tons and treat uniformly tens of hectares per hour. Bee Robotics…