Engineering

New cooling glass could slash indoor heat and energy use, tackling global warming

Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a groundbreaking "cooling glass" to fight against rising global temperatures. This new technology, which works without electricity,...

Scientists develop first 2D semiconductor with 1,000 transistors

In today's world, we use a lot of technology, like computers and smartphones, which need electricity to work. This electricity often turns into heat, which...

Scientists create super-fast lasers on ultra-tiny chips

Lasers are a lot more than just fancy light shows or tools for scanning your groceries. They play a crucial role in fields like telecommunications,...

Soap holds the secret to longer-lasting batteries, shows study

Imagine your battery lasting much longer, maybe even a week on a single charge for your phone, or driving your electric car for 500...

Scientists unveil a new strategy for high-efficiency solar cells

Recently, a team of scientists, led by Prof. Wang Mingtai from the Institute of Solid State Physics, has made a significant breakthrough in solar...

Scientists create revolutionary technique to boost GPS accuracy

Have you ever used GPS on your phone to find a place? Most of us do, but what if this technology could become even more...

This new, cost-effective microprinter could change everything

In today's rapidly advancing world, a team of scientists from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is making big waves. They've created...

New pacemaker uses heartbeat energy to recharge battery

Pacemakers are crucial medical devices used to regulate and maintain a healthy heart rate. However, traditional and wireless pacemakers have limited battery life, typically...

Scientists find way to build future materials with nanocrystal magic

In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have watched tiny particles join forces to create new, super-tiny structures that could one day power your gadgets, light...

Solar power breakthrough: New technique boosts sun-to-energy conversion!

Solar power is fantastic – it's a way to turn sunlight into electricity. But like every technology, it has room for improvement. Researchers in China have...