Engineering

A small gap can make a big difference for solar panels on roofs, shows...

Solar panels are a great way to get clean energy, and more and more people in Norway are putting them on their homes. In 2022,...

Scientists create new cameras that can spot hidden aircraft damage

Every day, millions of people take to the skies on airplanes. And just like cars need regular check-ups, airplanes do too. It's super important to make...

Scientists find a new way to integrate data with physical objects

Have you ever watched a superhero movie and wished you had special powers to see things differently? That's kind of the idea behind a super...

How a new lithium-sulfur battery could light up our sustainable future

In a world constantly on the move, energy is the invisible force that powers our daily lives, from our smartphones to our cars. The battery...

Сoconut shells could make concrete more durable, shows study

Imagine building super sturdy houses using... coconuts! Sounds a bit nutty, doesn't it? But scientists have discovered that coconut shells might actually be a secret...

Scientists create super-material for flexible, self-healing wearables

In the dynamic world of wearable technologies, imagine a future where your health-monitoring devices can stretch, bend, and even self-repair, just like a superpower! This...

This RoboCup could make drinking easy for wheelchair users

Imagine not being able to take a sip of water whenever you're thirsty without depending on someone else. It's something most of us do without...

New honeycomb pattern boosts power in next-gen solar cells

A group of bright minds from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy ISE and the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Physics have made a...

This 130g gripper that can lift a staggering 100kg

Picture a robot hand that is as light as a chocolate bar but has the super-strength to lift something as heavy as two adult...

Magnetic fusion plasma engines could carry us across the solar system and into interstellar...

Missions to the Moon, missions to Mars, robotic explorers to the outer Solar System, a mission to the nearest star, and maybe even a...