The world’s first glass bridge blends ancient wisdom with modern innovation
Philadelphia is home to over 500 bridges, connecting people across the city. But one bridge stands out from the rest—it’s made entirely of glass.
This...
This smart bionic hand could feel and grip like a human
Johns Hopkins University engineers have created a new kind of bionic hand that can sense what it touches and grip objects just like a...
Super sapphire: The future of scratch-proof and self-cleaning screens
Imagine a phone screen that never gets scratched, glasses that don’t glare, or a car windshield that stays clear of dust and fog.
These could...
New sensors could detect hydrogen leaks for a safer future
Hydrogen is a promising clean energy source, but it comes with safety challenges.
It is invisible, odorless, and highly flammable, making leaks difficult to detect.
To...
Tesla vs. BYD: Engineers take apart EV batteries to see what’s inside
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries power millions of cars, but their inner workings remain a mystery.
Two major companies—Tesla and BYD—lead the EV market, with Tesla...
Tiny tweaks make metals tougher against high-speed impacts
A team of researchers, led by Cornell University, has found a way to make metals and alloys much stronger when they face extreme impacts.
By...
How smart biorefineries can create a sustainable future
Imagine a world where we no longer rely on oil and gas for energy and products.
Instead, we use natural, renewable materials to meet our...
New technology helps gravitational-wave detectors see further into the universe
A team of physicists, led by Jonathan Richardson from the University of California, Riverside, has made a breakthrough in gravitational-wave detection.
Their research, published in...
New lithium extraction method could revolutionize battery production
Lithium is an essential element for rechargeable batteries, especially in electric vehicles, but its extraction has long been inefficient and harmful to the environment.
Now,...
New discovery makes perovskite solar cells last 10 times longer
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in solar energy technology, developing a way to make perovskite solar cells last 10 times longer.
This new research,...