Engineering

From days to an hour: Scientists create catalysts faster and cleaner

Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to produce a promising material called metal-encapsulated covalent organic frameworks (COFs). These materials could play a big role in...

Scientists unlock new way to turn heat into electricity

Researchers in Japan have made a breakthrough in energy technology by developing a novel way to turn heat into electricity using a material called...

Scientists build thermal batteries to decarbonize heavy industry

Manufacturing industries like cement, steel, chemicals, and paper require a tremendous amount of heat, which is usually produced by burning fossil fuels. This reliance on...

Air fryers: The cleanest way to cook at home

A new study has confirmed that air fryers are the least polluting cooking method for your home. Compared to other methods like pan-frying, stir-frying, and...

New alloy breakthrough could boost fusion reactor durability

Scientists are making fusion energy—a cleaner, nearly limitless power source—more practical by developing materials that can handle extreme conditions. A recent study, published in Corrosion...

China tests a reusable inflatable module in space

Inflatable space modules are not a new concept, NASA have been exploring the possibility since the 1960’s. The Chinese Space Agency is now getting in...

Scientists prove 50-year-old theory on amplifying waves

For the first time, scientists have confirmed a 50-year-old theory about wave amplification using electromagnetic waves. Known as the Zel’dovich effect, the theory explains how...

New ultra-fast lithium-sulfur batteries could revolutionize EVs and drones

Engineers at Monash University have developed an ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery that could change the future of electric vehicles (EVs), drones, and even...

How manta rays inspire smarter water filters

Nature is full of creatures that filter tiny particles from water, like krill, coral, and even massive whales. But one filter-feeder stands out for its...

Scientists create new glasses to prevent epileptic seizures

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking prototype of glasses with special lenses that could help people with photosensitive epilepsy. These lenses block out certain wavelengths of...