Octopus-inspired design could transform underwater vehicles
A team of engineers at the University of Iowa has developed a new underwater technology that takes inspiration from the incredible abilities of the...
New electric vehicle battery can charge in 12 minutes for 800 km drive
Electric vehicles (EVs) are about to get a huge boost thanks to a new battery technology from Korean researchers.
For years, scientists have been working...
Students build game-changing 3D printer for rocket engines
Rocket engines today already rely heavily on 3D printing to squeeze out the best performance. But a group of students at ETH Zurich may...
Fingernail-sized sensor could detect hydrogen leaks in seconds
Hydrogen is often called the fuel of the future.
It burns cleanly, leaving only water behind, and many countries are betting on it to power...
How origami is changing engineering
When Larissa Novelino started her career as an engineer, she never expected that paper folding would become the center of her work.
Growing up in...
How a “snap” effect could power the future of soft robots
We are all familiar with the satisfying click of a pen or the snap of a hair clip.
Behind these simple motions lies a powerful...
How a simple salt could power the future of solar energy
A simple salt could be the key to making solar power cheaper, stronger, and longer-lasting.
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have discovered that a...
How ice could keep buildings cool and power bills low
Everyone knows ice is great for chilling drinks on a hot summer day.
But what if the same idea could help cool entire buildings and...
Scientists unlock a safer, stronger energy source for space travel
Scientists at the University at Albany have made a breakthrough that could change how rockets are fueled in the future.
A team of chemists, led...
Scientists turn problem seaweed into greener building materials
Along coastlines in the Caribbean, the United States, and northern Brazil, massive amounts of brown seaweed called sargassum have become a growing problem.
When it...