Asteroid Bennu holds 4.5-billion-year-old secrets of our Solar System
Asteroid Bennu, the focus of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, has turned out to be far more than just a space rock.
Samples recently brought back to...
Fast charging could make zinc batteries stronger, not weaker, study finds
For decades, battery experts have warned that charging a battery too quickly is a recipe for disaster.
Fast charging was believed to cause damage, shorten...
Ultrasonic sound could turn sea sand into safe construction material
Sand is one of the most important materials in construction. It is used to build everything from roads and bridges to harbors and skyscrapers.
Traditionally,...
Scientists unveil Velcro-inspired tech to give buildings a second life
Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria have developed a clever new way to put buildings together—using a system similar to...
Scientists grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics to avoid manufacturing step
A team of materials scientists at Rice University has found a new way to make the next generation of electronic devices faster and easier...
Korea breaks new ground in stealth radar technology
South Korea has taken a big step forward in defense technology by successfully developing key radar components for stealth systems entirely on its own.
The...
Scientists twist light using nanomaterials for faster Internet
Imagine watching a whirlpool in a river or a tornado in the sky.
These spirals don’t just spin in place—they move forward while keeping their...
Wireless curveballs could teach radio waves to dodge obstacles
Princeton engineers develop a machine-learning system that bends ultrahigh-frequency signals around barriers, paving the way for faster and more reliable wireless networks.
Imagine walking behind...
NASA’s new printable metal can survive extreme space temperatures
Building rocket engines that can withstand the brutal heat of spaceflight has always been a major challenge.
Traditional 3D printing has made it easier to...
Fuel-free solar sails could power the next generation of spacecraft
Space exploration usually brings to mind rockets burning through vast amounts of fuel to escape Earth and journey through the solar system.
But what if...