Plant-based nanofibers boost 3D-printed concrete
A team of engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science has discovered a way to enhance 3D-printed concrete using...
Scientists create knitting machines for solid furniture
Yuichi Hirose has a unique dream: to create a machine that can knit furniture.
Imagine having a machine that doesn’t just knit fabric but can...
Scientists find new way to boost solar cell efficiency and durability
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new molecular treatment that significantly enhances the efficiency and durability...
Physicists uncover secrets of exotic particles key to magnetism
MIT physicists and their colleagues have discovered new insights into special particles that play a crucial role in a unique type of magnetism found...
Starliner successfully fires its thrusters, preparing to return to earth
Being trapped in space sounds like the stuff of nightmares.
Astronauts on board the International Space Station have on occasion, had their return delayed by...
Do super spikes really make athletes run faster?
New research suggests that high-tech running shoes, known as "super spikes," might significantly boost athletic performance.
Published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and...
New discovery in Kagome metals could revolutionize future technologies
Researchers have discovered a unique phenomenon in a special type of metal called Kagome metal, named after a traditional Japanese basket-weaving pattern.
This metal's atomic...
Accidental discovery of super-black wood could revolutionize telescopes and consumer goods
Thanks to a surprising accident, researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have created a new super-black material that absorbs almost all light.
This...
Liquid lithium loops: A new way to control fusion heat
Fusion energy promises to be a powerful and clean energy source, but controlling the intense heat in fusion reactors is a major challenge.
Researchers at...
New study reveals ‘super spikes’ can boost running speeds by 2%
A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, also known as super spikes, can improve runners'...