Engineering

Engineers create a tiny ‘super-nose’ to sniff out dangerous ammonia gas

A team of smart engineers has come up with a tiny sensor that works like a super-sensitive nose. It can sniff out ammonia gas, which...

Engineers create a ‘ghost’ car illusion by hacking car radars

Imagine you're driving your car, humming along to your favorite tunes, trusting your car's smart systems to keep you safe. Suddenly, your car freaks out,...

Scientists find way to make electronic materials with water

In a groundbreaking move, scientists at Linköping University in Sweden have figured out a way to make electronic materials using water instead of harmful...

How this element is revolutionizing solid-state batteries

As our world becomes more technology-driven, the demand for high-performance batteries is skyrocketing. Whether it's for electric cars or our everyday gadgets, we need batteries...

MIT researchers demonstrate rapid 3D printing with liquid metal

MIT researchers have developed an additive manufacturing technique that can print rapidly with liquid metal, producing large-scale parts like table legs and chair frames...

Smart seawall could fight tsunami and generate electricity at the same time

In Japan, a team of smart scientists, led by Professor Hiroshi Takagi from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, has come up with a brilliant...

Scientists find new way to create green hydrogen with renewable energy

In a world where we're constantly looking for ways to protect our environment and find sustainable energy sources, a team of experts from the...

75 Years Later, Palomar Observatory Still Shaping Astronomy

Formerly the world’s largest working telescope for more than 40 years, the facility remains cutting-edge thanks to new instrumentation. "It's on the money," said Paul...

X-rays unlock secrets of better solar cells

Scientists are always searching for ways to improve solar power, a key player in the fight against climate change. At the heart of this search...

Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future

MIT chemists developed a battery cathode based on organic materials, which could reduce the EV industry’s reliance on scarce metals. Many electric vehicles are powered...