New electric motor design cuts heat and wear without adding extra parts
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new electric motor drive design that could make powerful...
New coating could help next-generation semiconductors survive air
A team of scientists has developed a simple new way to protect a promising semiconductor material from one of its biggest enemies: air.
Their breakthrough...
New 4D printing method creates wind turbine blades that are 80% lighter
Researchers at Concordia University have developed a new manufacturing method that could make small wind turbines lighter, cheaper, and more efficient.
Their new approach uses...
Air conditioners alone can’t beat extreme heat, scientists warn
As the world gets hotter, air conditioners are becoming more important than ever.
They help people stay safe during heat waves and can even save...
New smart bicycle knows when you’re turning—and when you’re about to fall
Scientists in Japan have developed a smart bicycle that can tell the difference between a rider making a normal turn and a rider losing...
Scientists discover simpler way to make rare silicon that could boost future batteries
Scientists have discovered a new and much simpler way to produce a rare form of silicon that could improve batteries and electronic devices while...
Scientists discover birds’ secret to smooth flight using a robotic replica
A robotic bird inspired by one of nature's most skilled fliers is helping scientists understand how birds stay stable in strong winds.
The research could...
New low-power antenna could protect satellites from signal jamming
Keeping satellite communications secure is becoming more important as space becomes increasingly crowded.
Military and government satellites must continue sending and receiving information even when...
New shape-shifting surface can feel, move, and respond to human touch
Imagine a screen that doesn't just show images but also changes its shape when you touch it.
Engineers at Rice University and Kyung Hee University...
Simple underwater cones could make wave energy much more efficient
Ocean waves carry enormous amounts of clean, renewable energy. Unlike sunlight and wind, the sea is almost always moving, making wave power an attractive...