Engineering

Advanced data collection uncovers the reasons why shooters miss the mark.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Research demonstrates that wind power could generate all the world's electricity needs without large atmospheric effects.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
What do linebackers and soldiers have in common?
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Scientists build a better understanding of the strength of the shape.
Mike Lucibella, Contributor
New technologies may help reduce supersonic jet takeoff noise.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Remote 'sentries' could keep watch between inspections.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Curiosity may already have done some work in paving the way for human exploration of Mars
Virat Markandeya, Contributor
New headlamps can improve driving in rain, snow.
Allison Jarrell, Contributor
Technical advances have influenced almost every Olympic sport.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Researching the best techniques for Olympic success.
Mike Lucibella, Contributor
Researchers develop a new kind of "tweezers"
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
International Space Station experiments are tackling major illnesses.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor