Hey, Where Did My Satellite Dish Go?!

Hey, Where Did My Satellite Dish Go?!

The dishes you’re used to seeing on houses—you know, the ones that make it look like the homeowner is operating a space observatory—may be on the way out. Researchers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio have developed a cellular reflectarray antenna...
Hey, Where Did My Satellite Dish Go?!

NASA’s New Drill Bit Takes a Load Off Construction Jobs

Self-Advancing, Step-Tap Drill Bit Used for Space Shuttle Repair Is Ideal for Industrial and Aerospace Use Engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center have developed the cutting edge of cutting an edge—a patented, self-advancing, step-tap drill bit. Originally developed...
Wrapping Up the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City

Wrapping Up the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City

Our initial introduction of the High Altitude Hydration System to the outdoor industry was a resounding success. I managed to cram no fewer than 18 meetings into my two days at the show. Opinions among manufacturers, retailers and end-users were consistent: today’s hydration systems freeze and that is a problem that users want solved.
Wrapping Up the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City

Live from the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City

I’m live blogging today from the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City. Fuentek is here to demonstrate the high altitude hydration system designed by former astronaut Scott Parazynski. Yesterday I met with seven retailers to demonstrate the system and will be meeting with more today. Vendors here represent nearly every winter sport you can imagine—snowboarding, skiing, climbing, hiking and more.