Engineering

New solar power record: Scientists supercharge solar cells!

Scientists at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have broken a world record for the efficiency of a particular type of solar cell. This is...

How tiny ‘nanocages’ could lead to big discoveries

Ever thought about how amazing it would be if we could manipulate light, just like we do with other materials?

Scientists uncover the true efficiency of blue LEDs

Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered something surprising about light-emitting diodes (LEDs). They found that the efficiency of LEDs, specifically blue ones...

Scientists find way to enhance the capacitance of supercapacitors

Researchers at MIEM HSE have come up with a mathematical model of this EDL where they use polymer-based electrolytes instead of regular ones.

Stargazer: A revolutionary robotic camera to boost DIY tutorial videos

A group of computer science students from the University of Toronto has developed a cool robotic device that could make creating DIY tutorial videos...

Scientists find the secret to making electricity from thin air

Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could allow us to generate electricity from the moisture in the air around us.

Scientists develop calcium rechargeable battery with long cycle life

Scientists have developed a prototype calcium (Ca) metal rechargeable battery capable of 500 cycles of repeated charge-discharge.

This soft e-skin could talk to the brain

Researchers at Stanford University have developed an innovative, multilayered material with nerve-like electronics, which behaves like human skin. This could potentially revolutionize prosthetics and wearable...

Scientists develop new sensors to measure blood sugar at home

What are Electrochemical Biosensors? To understand this exciting development, let's first take a step back and talk about what electrochemical biosensors are. These are tools that...

Scientists leverage near-infrared light for innovative 3D printing

In a world that's continuously transforming through technology, Chinese scientists at Jiangnan University have developed a groundbreaking 3D printing method. They've managed to create complex...