Engineering

How mixing two types of solar panels makes them better and tougher

Solar power is great for the environment, but there's a limit to how much energy traditional solar cells can produce. That's why scientists are always...

Meet the real-life transformers: polymers that change shape and color just like chameleons

Ever wished you had a shirt that changes its color according to your mood or a robot that can adapt its shape like an...

From old solar panels to new batteries: scientists turn trash into treasure

Wouldn't it be awesome if we could take something old and make it brand new again? That's exactly what scientists from Nanyang Technological University in...

New super-membrane makes sea water drinkable faster than ever

We all know that water is essential for life, but not everyone has enough clean water to use. According to the United Nations, 2 to...

Scientists develop a hydrogen engine that can run entirely on hydrogen

Imagine a car engine that is nearly as good for the planet as it is at powering your vehicle. Researchers in Korea have just made...

New tech makes factories smarter and devices last longer, all without wires!

Imagine a factory where all the machines, sensors, and controllers talk to each other without wires and stay charged without needing to be plugged...

How 3D-printed living material could help clean our water

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have made something pretty amazing that could help us clean our water. Imagine a material that's alive...

How aluminum could power up future batteries and even planes

For a long time, lithium-ion batteries have been the big player in the world of rechargeable batteries. These are the batteries you find in your...

Solar-powered robots could unlock the ocean’s deepest secrets

Did you know that we've only explored about 5% of the world's oceans? There's so much we don't know, and one reason is the lack...

AI drone beats human champions in racing

Remember the times when computers beat humans at board games? Like when IBM's Deep Blue beat chess champion Gary Kasparov in 1996? Or when Google's AlphaGo...