Why skyscrapers take so long to build: new study reveals we can do better
Building skyscrapers is a slow process.
Why?
Researchers say we're being too cautious because we're not sure how wind will affect these tall structures.
A new study...
Scientists find new way to make batteries last longer and safer
Ever wonder why your phone battery dies so quickly or why electric cars can't go super far without needing a recharge?
Scientists at NTNU are...
Scientists explore 2D material to make computer chips smaller and more powerful
We all want our gadgets—like phones and computers—to be faster, smaller, and use less energy. Usually, these gadgets are powered by tiny "chips" made...
MIT tool could help you personalize your own 3D printed creations
3D printing has become increasingly popular, but customizing those 3D prints can be a real headache.
Why? Because to change a model, you usually need...
New invention makes cleaning oil spills 10 times faster
Oil spills are bad news for our oceans, wildlife, and the environment. They can take a long time to clean up and do a...
Turn hot air into drinking water: Cool invention from Texas makes it possible
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have created something amazing for places where water is hard to find.
They've made a special gel...
Material kills viruses with heat but stays cool to the touch
A new material packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side.
It could transform the way we...
How zinc-ion batteries may solve our renewable energy storage problem
Hotter summers, drier forests, rising waters: climate change is not just a threat to our future, it's hurting our world right now.
While there are...
Heat pumps could be better than oil and gas in making homes warmer
As we get closer to the year 2030, Europe is ramping up its efforts to fight climate change. A big goal is to cut...
Scientists make a self-powered sensor from plants
Qi Chen was a Ph.D. student just starting her research on special foam-like materials. One day while hanging out with friends, she talked about...