Bluetooth – an industrial specification for wireless personal area networks (PANs). Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information…
biomimicry
Biomimicry – Inefficiency doesn’t last long in nature. As a result, human engineers and designers often look to Mother Nature…
biofuel
Humans have used biomass energy since the time when people began burning wood to make fire. Biomass is still the…
biomedical material
Materials science and biomedical engineers are working together to solve many serious health problems around the world. Here are some…
biomechanics
Biomechanics – the research and analysis of the mechanics of living organisms. Examples of biomechanics research include the investigation of…
biometrics
Biometrics – the techniques for authentication which rely on measurable characteristics that can be automatically checked. Different aspects of biometrics…
biofeedback
biofeedback – process of gaining greater awareness of many physiological functions primarily using instruments that provide information on the activity…
benefiting society
watering small vegetable garden plot Engineers work to make solutions to solve human needs. Many engineered solutions benefit humanity in…
bicycle
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and now number more than a billion worldwide, twice as many…
Beach Walker
Beach Walker (video 2:57) – Theo Jansen’s strutting sculptures achieve astonishingly lifelike movement at Art Basel on Miami Beach. “The…
bio-degradable
Biodegradation is nature’s way of recycling wastes, or breaking down organic matter into nutrients that can be used by other…
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…
beauty products
Beauty products cleansing – soap smell – deodorant, perfume make-up – lipstick, mascara hair products – shampoo, conditioner, color, curl,…
binoculars
Binoculars – (also known as field glasses) are two identical or mirror-symmetrical telescopes mounted side-by-side and aligned to point accurately…
battery
Batteries use an ongoing chemical reaction to generate a potential difference between two terminals. Battery – a device that can…