Bluetooth

Bluetooth – an industrial specification for wireless personal area networks (PANs). Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information … More

biomimicry

Biomimicry – Inefficiency doesn’t last long in nature. As a result, human engineers and designers often look to Mother Nature … More

biofuel

Humans have used biomass energy since the time when people began burning wood to make fire. Biomass is still the … More

biomedical material

Materials science and biomedical engineers are working together to solve many serious health problems around the world. Here are some … More

biomechanics

Biomechanics – the research and analysis of the mechanics of living organisms. Examples of biomechanics research include the investigation of … More

biometrics

Biometrics – the techniques for authentication which rely on measurable characteristics that can be automatically checked. Different aspects of biometrics … More

biofeedback

biofeedback – process of gaining greater awareness of many physiological functions primarily using instruments that provide information on the activity … More

benefiting society

watering small vegetable garden plot Engineers work to make solutions to solve human needs. Many engineered solutions benefit humanity in … More

bicycle

Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and now number more than a billion worldwide, twice as many … More

Beach Walker

Beach Walker (video 2:57) – Theo Jansen’s strutting sculptures achieve astonishingly lifelike movement at Art Basel on Miami Beach. “The … More

bio-degradable

Biodegradation is nature’s way of recycling wastes, or breaking down organic matter into nutrients that can be used by other … More

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey – multi-mission, military, tiltrotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short takeoff … More

beauty products

Beauty products cleansing – soap smell – deodorant, perfume make-up – lipstick, mascara hair products – shampoo, conditioner, color, curl, … More

binoculars

Binoculars – (also known as field glasses) are two identical or mirror-symmetrical telescopes mounted side-by-side and aligned to point accurately … More

battery

Batteries use an ongoing chemical reaction to generate a potential difference between two terminals. Battery – a device that can … More