An efficient propulsion system, developed by a Tennessee-based company, is soon expected to power a single-seat glider. Whisper Aero claims that its propulsion systems minimize noise and offer 20% ...

Whisper Ultralight is an Aeriane Swift3, foot-launched glider modified with quiet electric ducted fans. Credit: Whisper Aero Whisper Aero has received funding to help modify a glider to flight test ...

Researchers have created an artificial gill that extracts oxygen from seawater to fuel cells, enabling robotic sea gliders or autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to operate on long missions. The ...