New pilot plant can transform hard-to-recycle plastic waste into useful oil
A team of researchers at the University of Amsterdam has developed a new way to recycle mixed plastic waste that could help reduce the...
Tiny jumping spiders inspire a new ultra-low-power 3D camera
A tiny jumping spider has inspired a new type of 3D camera that uses very little power while still producing detailed depth maps in...
The simple reason your building is too hot or too cold—and how to fix...
Have you ever wondered why an office, apartment building, or public space can feel too hot one day and too cold the next, even...
This tabletop printer could change how computer chips are made
A new tabletop-sized device developed by engineers at the University of Texas at Austin could dramatically speed up semiconductor research while reducing costs.
The technology...
How a new 30-inch pressure chamber is advancing deep-ocean exploration
Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have unveiled a powerful new testing chamber that can recreate the extreme pressures found in the deepest parts...
Why lunar regolith could be the key to living on the Moon
The moon may look peaceful from Earth, but its surface is one of the harshest environments imaginable.
It is covered by a layer of fine...
This tiny antenna could change the future of ocean exploration
Communicating underwater has always been a major challenge for robots.
Unlike on land, where wireless signals travel easily through the air, water absorbs and weakens...
Is extracting oxygen from lunar soil the future of space exploration
A new race to the moon is emerging between the United States and China.
Unlike fifty years ago, the goal is no longer just about...
New smart material could turn windows into solar-powered energy storage systems
Scientists in Finland have developed a new smart material that can both change color and store electrical energy.
In the future, this technology could lead...
New robot learns to catch itself when it falls down stairs
Stairs are one of the most difficult environments for robots to navigate safely.
Even robots specifically designed to climb stairs can lose balance, and when...