A walking balloon could one day explore Titan – or Earth’s sea floor
Novel ways to move on other celestial bodies always draw the attention of the space exploration community.
Here at UT, we’ve reported on everything from...
Scientists achieve unprecedented nanostructuring inside silicon
Researchers at Bilkent University have developed a groundbreaking technique for creating tiny structures deep inside silicon, the key material in electronics, solar panels, and...
This hopping robot could explore Jupiter and Saturn’s icy moons
Imagine a robot that moves by hopping around like a frog.
NASA is working on just such a robot, called SPARROW, which could help us...
SoftFoot Pro: A revolutionary prosthetic foot that mimics human movement and improves stability
A groundbreaking prosthetic foot, called SoftFoot Pro, has been developed by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa.
This motorless, flexible, and waterproof prosthetic...
Researchers explore sodium as a sustainable alternative for batteries
Lithium is a key ingredient in batteries due to its ability to provide long-lasting and stable energy storage.
However, lithium is a finite resource, prompting...
New battery innovation could boost power delivery for electric aircraft
A recent breakthrough in battery technology could significantly improve the power delivery for electric aircraft, especially during critical phases like takeoff and landing.
This innovation,...
Scientists innovate to reduce air conditioning reliance with natural cooling
Scientists have discovered a new method to cool buildings, which could help reduce the heavy reliance on air conditioning, especially in hot climates.
This innovative...
Scientists create smart sportswear to keep you dry and comfortable
With the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games approaching, excitement is building, but intense summer workouts often make sportswear clingy and uncomfortable due to excessive...
Engineers develop super-strong aluminum alloys for 3D printing
Researchers at Purdue University have invented a new way to create ultra-strong aluminum alloys that can be used in 3D printing.
This breakthrough, developed by...
Scientists develop efficient and stable hybrid perovskite-organic LEDs
Scientists in China have achieved a significant milestone in LED technology by developing a new type of light-emitting diode (LED) that is both highly...