The Innovation Report
How NASA Simulates Conditions In Space Without Blasting Off
Humanity's drive to explore has taken us across the solar system, with astronaut boots, various landers and rovers' wheels exploring the surfaces of several different planetary bodies. These environments are generally hostile to human and equipment health, so...
Smart Mobility Today: 20 October 2025
When prepping for the Smart Mobility Today podcast, I always make sure to read all the source articles from the Thursday Global Auto Mobility newsletter in their entirety. I usually walk away with a favorite by the end of the task. Sometimes I feel deflated by the...
Historic California Housing Bill Could Bring More Apartment Buildings Near Transit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law clearing the way for the construction of more multistory apartment buildings near high-traffic mass transit stops in several major metros, part of the state’s effort to ease its severe housing crisis. The...
Solving the Engineering Talent Shortage
By now, we all know the challenge we’re facing when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent in our industry. Each year, the U.S. engineering industry needs about 400,000 new engineers, yet about one-third of engineering roles are expected to remain unfilled...
Reduction In Force Actions Hit Federal Offices Focused On Green Energy
The Energy Department offices impacted by Trump administration layoffs include those focused on climate-friendly energy sources amid the administration’s broader crackdown on renewables. Late last week, the Trump administration fired about 4,000 workers across various...
UAE: First 6G Test In Middle East Successful, Reaches Record-Breaking Speed
The UAE and New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi have successfully demonstrated the first 6G Terahertz (THz) pilot in the Middle East, achieving record-breaking throughput of 145 gigabits per second (Gbps). The milestone marks a significant step in the UAE’s efforts to...
New Space Debris Shield? Satellites And Astronauts Could Suit Up In Novel ‘Space Armor’
Humanity has a new tool in the fight against space junk — "Space Armor," a multi-functional composite that could protect both spacecraft and astronauts. Space Armor is made via a proprietary fiber-to-resin manufacturing method courtesy of the company Atomic-6,...
Autonomous Robot Glider To Circle The Globe In Historic Ocean Mission
Guided by the rhythms of the sea and the promise of discovery, Teledyne Marine and Rutgers University will set Redwing, an autonomous underwater vehicle, on its journey on Friday, Oct. 10, leading to its launch into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Martha's...
Waymo To Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service In London Next Year
Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, the robotaxi firm said on Wednesday, as it looks to expand its footprint to major international cities. Waymo has grown slowly but steadily over the years in the United...
How Close Are We To Solid State Batteries For Electric Vehicles?
Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: next-generation power packs that promise to give us electric vehicles (EVs) so problem-free that we’ll have no reason left to buy gas-guzzlers....
