The World’s Smallest Steam Engine

| December 26, 2011

The phrase “the little engine that could” just became much more literal. There is now a steam engine, a stirling engine to be exact, that measures in at 3 micrometers and is still able to get the job done. Read the entire article here. Learn more about Stuttgart University, for Google translate click here.

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Bridgestone Reveals Airless Tires Concept

| December 19, 2011

Following with the global trend of “going green” Bridgestone tires recently revealed their concept for airless tires at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. They would be completely recyclable and unlike some past attempts, be for consumer-driven vehicles as well. Read the entire article here To learn more about Bridgestone, click here

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A New Flight Era Is Upon Us

| December 16, 2011

The era of unmanned aircrafts is making it’s presence known thanks in large part to a test flight done onto the air-carrier Eisenhower.  The aircraft made a successful landing on the carrier without the use of any human hands. Read the entire article here  

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