A little-known branch of engineering mathematics is moving beyond theory and finding potential uses in everything from robots and aircraft to extremely small nanotechnology...

A temperature difference of just 50°C can determine whether an ultrathin magnetic film stays smooth or begins breaking apart, according to new research that...

Engineers have developed a new way to protect tall buildings from strong winds and earthquakes by allowing some floors to move rather than trying...

Scientists have developed a new manufacturing technique that could help make high-efficiency solar panels more powerful without making them much harder or more expensive...

Researchers have developed a low-power artificial intelligence system that can identify drones while using dramatically less electricity than conventional computer-based systems. The technology could make...

Carbon dioxide is best known as a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, but scientists are increasingly exploring ways to turn it into...

Anyone who has used a laptop that becomes too hot to touch knows that heat is one of the biggest challenges in modern electronics. The...

Most people say they care about privacy, but their everyday behavior does not always match their concerns. Now, researchers have developed a simple four-question...

Scientists have found a way to improve the performance of 3D-printed aluminum bronze, a metal that could be useful for cooling powerful electronic components...

Imagine wearing a health monitor or virtual reality glove that could repair itself after being scratched or bent instead of ending up in the...

Scientists have discovered a new way to make tiny semiconductor crystals, known as quantum dots, use sunlight more efficiently to power chemical reactions. The breakthrough...

Imagine a chemical bottle that turns green when its lid is tightly closed and bright red when it is loose, warning you before a...

Most of us use Google, Netflix, Spotify, or other platforms that provide us with recommendations. Have you ever noticed that when you look for a...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified design flaws in "smart home" Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that allow third parties to prevent devices from...

Almost every day, internet users are asked the same question: Do you accept cookies? For many people, clicking “reject” has become automatic. Concerns about privacy and...

For a long time, lithium-ion batteries have been the big player in the world of rechargeable batteries. These are the batteries you find in your...

Intentional defects in batteries have given Rice University scientists a window into the hazards of pushing lithium-ion cells too far. New simulations by Rice materials...