Engineering

World’s smallest pixels achieve the sharpest display ever seen by the human eye

Scientists in Sweden have created a screen technology with pixels so small that they reach the highest resolution the human eye can possibly see. The...

How a unique atomic structure could end battery overheating forever

Engineers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered why a promising solid-state battery material stays cool even when it’s hard at work—a finding...

New super alloy could make jet engines and turbines more fuel-efficient

Scientists have created a new metal alloy that can survive extremely high temperatures—something that could make jet engines and power-plant turbines run more efficiently...

New microdevices reveal hidden secrets inside batteries in real time

Scientists at the University of Surrey have built tiny new tools that let them see what happens inside a battery while it’s running—something that...

How sperm kick into ‘overdrive’ for their final sprint

Researchers have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an egg. The work is a breakthrough that could reshape infertility...

Starship could cut the travel time to Uranus in half

The ice giants remain some of the most interesting places to explore in the solar system. Uranus in particular has drawn a lot of interest...

Scientists create first fully recyclable printed electronics—A game-changer for displays

Engineers at Duke University have developed a groundbreaking method for printing fully functional and recyclable electronics at incredibly small, sub-micrometer scales—a major leap that...

Scientists create biodegradable circuit boards for greener wireless devices

Engineers in Scotland are developing eco-friendly circuit boards that could make wireless communication devices greener and more sustainable. The collaboration between the University of Glasgow...

New open-source software revolutionizes 3D printing with multiple materials

A new open-source software tool is changing the way engineers design and print complex 3D objects. Developed at the University of Colorado Boulder, the program—called...

Engineers cut iridium use by 80% in breakthrough hydrogen catalyst

In the global effort to fight climate change, hydrogen is emerging as a powerful clean fuel—one that can power factories, vehicles, and even cities...