Why do electric aircraft engines sound so annoying—and how to fix it
As the world shifts towards greener air travel, electric and hybrid aircraft are becoming a key part of the future.
But there's one big issue:...
Some bus stop shelters may actually make you hotter, study finds
Waiting at a bus stop on a hot summer day can be uncomfortable, even dangerous.
While shelters are meant to protect riders from the heat,...
Scientists link E-scooter injuries to substance use in alarming new study
Riding electric scooters has become a popular way to get around cities, but a new study shows that the fun comes with serious risks—especially...
New aircraft door design cuts manufacturing time from 110 hours to just 4
A new approach to making passenger aircraft doors is dramatically speeding up production—reducing the time needed from over 100 hours to just 4.
This leap...
Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns if their manufacturers share...
Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold.
Early...
This AI drone defeats human champions in world racing first
In a historic moment for artificial intelligence and robotics, an autonomous drone has beaten human champions in an international drone racing competition for the...
How a new wave of fighter jets could transform aerial combat
The most advanced fighter jets in the world are known as "fifth generation." They contain technologies developed in the first part of the 21st...
EVs that charge 5x faster in the cold? New battery tech could make it...
A new battery breakthrough from engineers at the University of Michigan could help electric vehicles (EVs) charge much faster—even in freezing weather.
This innovation could...
Tiny programmable pixels could change the future of infrared technology
Imagine if self-driving cars couldn’t “see” people or objects around them, or if doctors lost an important tool for spotting early signs of cancer.
These...
Scientists say traffic laws aren’t ready for self-driving cars
are falling behind.
According to research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU), current road rules in Australia mostly apply to human drivers—and that’s a big...