Once-Niche Math Theory Is Finding New Uses in Robots, Aircraft and Nanotechnology
A little-known branch of engineering mathematics is moving beyond theory and finding potential uses in everything from robots and aircraft to extremely small nanotechnology...
New Skyscraper Design Could Cut Building Sway by Up to 71%
Engineers have developed a new way to protect tall buildings from strong winds and earthquakes by allowing some floors to move rather than trying...
New X-Ray Technique Could Help Stop Future Computer Chips from Overheating
Anyone who has used a laptop that becomes too hot to touch knows that heat is one of the biggest challenges in modern electronics.
The...
A Simple Heat Treatment Could Make 3D-Printed Metal Parts Tougher for Rockets and Electric...
Scientists have found a way to improve the performance of 3D-printed aluminum bronze, a metal that could be useful for cooling powerful electronic components...
Scientists Create Self-Healing Electronic Skin That Can Also Be Recycled
Imagine wearing a health monitor or virtual reality glove that could repair itself after being scratched or bent instead of ending up in the...
Scientists Unlock Hidden Power of Quantum Dots with Magnetic Manganese
Scientists have discovered a new way to make tiny semiconductor crystals, known as quantum dots, use sunlight more efficiently to power chemical reactions.
The breakthrough...
New Heat Pump Turns Factory Waste Heat Into Cooling, Cutting Electricity Use
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of heat pump that can turn low-temperature waste heat from factories and data centers into...
Scientists Develop Safer Ultra-Fast Charging Battery That Prevents Dangerous Lithium Plating
A new battery design strategy developed by researchers in South Korea could help solve one of the biggest challenges facing electric vehicles: how to...
New AI Method Improves Solar Power Forecasts by Up to 13%, Study Finds
As solar energy becomes a larger part of the electricity supply, accurately predicting how much power solar panels will generate has become increasingly important.
Researchers...
Scientists Develop High-Speed Technology That Finds Invisible Packaging Leaks
Researchers in Germany have developed a new inspection system that can detect extremely small defects in sealed packaging while products are still moving through...