Author: Nicole DiGiose

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Astronauts Take Things to the Extreme to Stay Hydrated on the International Space Station

In some parts of the world, the average person uses more than 300 liters of water a day, but aboard the International Space Station (ISS), water is a limited and

Tony Kanaan’s big time performance shined with BIVAR LEDs

BIVAR and Mouser Electronics teamed up to support racing champion Tony Kanaan, who made history as one of the greatest and most popular drivers with a first place

Locate Surveillance Cameras With Your Phone

Ever get the feeling you're being watched? Chances are you're probably right, but now you can be certain with the new crowdsourcing camera mapping app,

NASA’s Mission-Saving Heat Shield, PICA Evolved into the Reusable PICA-X

Last summer the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) safely landed on the rocky surface of Mars. One of the key components in the successful landing of its rover, Curiosity,

Life-Like Animal Robots Take on Important Jobs

Surveillance camera hummingbirds, huge robo-mules marching off to war, life-saving cyborg cockroaches. It’s not science fiction; it’s the beginning of what seems to

Flying Robot Drones Make Life Easier on the International Space Station

Robots flying around in space seem more like fiction than reality, but recently NASA has been testing its free-flying robots called Smart SPHERES (Synchronized Position

Turn Your iPhone into a Sculpting Tool with 3D-Printing Mobile App

3D printing is a truly revolutionary technology. In the near future, it can completely change the way we obtain and consume goods. But before the world begins

Growing Vegetables in Space: Because Astronauts Need their Veggies too!

When strolling by a summer garden, you can find radishes, peas, tomatoes and lettuce, but did you know that you can also find these vegetables in

Energy Harvesting: Changing Your Life in Ways You Wouldn’t Imagine

Energy harvesting is taking on a whole new meaning. Set to charge everyday electronic devices —including our mobile phones, tablets, lights, and other reliable

Catch a Glimpse of the Brightest Satellites Orbiting Earth with Mobile App

In one way or another, a satellite was involved in your life today. Whether you flipped through the hundreds of channels on your TV, checked out what’s new on