US Army’s new night-vision goggles are worthy of super soldiers

US Army’s new night-vision goggles are worthy of super-soldiers, world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge now open in Portugal [Interesting Engineering]( Monday, 03 May 2021 Welcome back! Let's dive in: - 5,000 music-lovers have attended a pilot concert in the name of science, [without masks or social distancing](. - Scientists used 3D printing to create a [living material made of algae]( that could lead to sustainable energy production on Mars. TODAY IN HISTORY Today in 1375 BC, the oldest recorded eclipse occurred, according to one plausible interpretation of a date inscribed on a clay tablet retrieved from the ancient city of Ugarit, Syria. You'll love these other [very interesting facts about solar eclipses](. [NASA and SpaceX Crew-1 Lands in Historic Nighttime Splashdown]( It's only the second time ever that astronauts land back on Earth in the dark. [NASA and SpaceX Crew-1 Lands in Historic Nighttime Splashdown]( [Science]( [NASA HQ Photo/Twitter]( This landing carried NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, as well as JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi, all of whom had just spent 168 days in space. [> Read More]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [US Army's New Night-Vision Goggles Are Worthy of Super Soldiers]( The Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) is designed by soldiers, for soldiers. [US Army's New Night-Vision Goggles Are Worthy of Super Soldiers]( [Innovation]( [Lancer Brigade/Twitter]( The U.S. Army's troops won't have any issues seeing in the dark, through thick mist, or in obscure settings thanks to its new night-vision goggles. [> Read More]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Rome's Colosseum Will Get a New High-Tech Floor Design]( The 2,000-year-old iconic arena is set to have a makeover. [Rome's Colosseum Will Get a New High-Tech Floor Design]( [Culture]( [MIC Italia/YouTube]( In a bid to bring back the Colosseum's former glory with a modern twist, Italy's Culture Ministry announced that it was commissioning an engineering firm to carry out the inspiring project. [> Read More]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [World's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Now Open in Portugal] [516 Arouca]( [Innovation]( [World's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Now Open in Portugal]( The new bridge is breaking world records. [> Read More]( [Energy (Not Waves or Particles) May Be the Building Blocks of the Universe] [istock]( [Science]( [Energy (Not Waves or Particles) May Be the Building Blocks of the Universe]( New mathematics has shown that particles might not be the fundamental building blocks of the universe. [> Read More]( [9 Inventions That Were 'The Next Big Thing,' but Totally Flopped] [1](Trent1_600dpi.jpg), [2]( [Culture]( [9 Inventions That Were 'The Next Big Thing,' but Totally Flopped]( If at first you don't succeed, learn how to succeed! [> Read More]( [13 Vertical Farming Innovations That Could Revolutionize Agriculture] [1](, [2]( [Innovation]( [13 Vertical Farming Innovations That Could Revolutionize Agriculture]( These revolutionary vertical farming innovations might just be the future of food. [> Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Video of the Day [How to Make a Realistic DeLorean DMC-12 Model From "Back to the Future"]( [How to Make a Realistic DeLorean DMC-12 Model From "Back to the Future"]( The best part: You can either 3D print it yourself or go find an off-the-shelf pre-made set. [> Read More]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [youtube]( [linkedin]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to our newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( to manage your newsletter subscriptions. [Display on interestingengineering.com]( Interesting Engineering, Inc 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 © Copyright 2021 | Interesting Engineering, Inc. All Rights Reserved