Engineering

This hologram tech could supercharge 3D printing efficiency

Scientists have discovered a way to make 3D printing faster and more precise using holograms. Traditional 3D printers build objects layer by layer, but a...

MIT engineers develop 3D-printed engine to power tiny satellites

Engineers at MIT have created a fully 3D-printed engine that could change the way small satellites move in space. This new electrospray engine is cheaper...

Scientists create battery-free sensor that generates light and power from movement

Scientists at DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) have developed an incredible self-powered sensor that can generate both electricity and light—just by...

Electric wind blaster: New firefighting tool can put out flames without water!

Firefighters may soon have a powerful new tool to fight fires more safely and efficiently. Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a portable...

New aluminum wiring could make electric cars lighter and drive farther

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common, especially in countries like Norway. However, these cars contain a lot of heavy electrical wiring, which affects their...

Shark-inspired design could make airplanes faster and more fuel-efficient

Scientists are looking to sharks for inspiration to make airplanes fly faster and use less fuel. A researcher from the University of Mississippi believes that...

Goodbye, old fridges! A new cooling technology could save energy and help the planet

For decades, refrigerators have used the same basic cooling technology, but scientists are working on a new method that could be more energy-efficient and...

Nature-inspired printing technology could transform flexible electronics

A new printing technology, inspired by the strength and resilience of tree roots, is set to revolutionize flexible electronics. This breakthrough, developed by researchers at...

Scientists develop novel catalyst for longer-lasting lithium-air batteries

Lithium-air batteries have the potential to store much more energy than the lithium-ion batteries we use today, making them ideal for electric vehicles and...

Scientists create ultra-thin absorbers with record-breaking performance

A team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking ultra-thin material that absorbs electromagnetic waves with unmatched efficiency across a wide range of frequencies. This...