Engineering

Scientists discover world’s thinnest semiconductor junctions inside a quantum material

In a surprising twist, scientists studying a special quantum material have discovered that it naturally forms one of the thinnest semiconductor junctions ever recorded—just...

Electric trucks are set to beat diesel on cost—and sooner than you think

Electric trucks are on track to become cheaper than diesel trucks over their lifetime, and new research shows this tipping point is arriving much...

Say goodbye to pricey solar batteries—This new water battery is a game-changer

Engineers in Australia have created a new type of water-based battery that could make it easier and cheaper for households to store energy from...

Seashell-inspired materials could revolutionize car bumpers and bandages

For millions of years, marine animals have grown incredibly strong and complex shells that protect them from harsh ocean environments. These shells, like the shimmering...

Virtual time-freezing technology lets us see inside spinning machines

A groundbreaking new technology is allowing scientists to see inside spinning engines and tools with remarkable clarity, even while they are running at incredibly...

Scientists discover onion-like nanoparticles in aircraft exhaust

A team of international researchers has made a surprising discovery in aircraft engine exhaust: tiny particles with an unusual "onion-like" structure. These nanoparticles, found during...

Sound waves create greener, safer hydrogels in minutes

Researchers at McGill University and Polytechnique Montréal have discovered a new way to create hydrogels using sound waves, making the process safer, faster, and...

New quantum sensors bring 4D vision to particle physics experiments

In the world of particle physics, scientists explore the tiniest building blocks of the universe by smashing high-energy particles together in massive machines called...

New aluminum alloy breakthrough could revolutionize car manufacturing

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered a new aluminum alloy system that could change the way...

Origami inspires new materials that can twist and breathe on demand

Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, is inspiring scientists to create new kinds of materials that can twist, bend, and even "breathe"...