Engineering

MIT engineers design a soft, implantable ventilator

A new proof-of-concept design by MIT engineers aims to one day boost the diaphragm’s life-sustaining function and improve lung capacity for people with diaphragm dysfunction.

Scientists flash new life into lithium-ion anodes

How many rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are you wearing

What comes up when you flush the toilet?

Thanks to new CU Boulder research, scientists see the impact of flushing the toilet in a whole new light—and now, the world can as well.

Octopus arms reveal an entirely new way of designing a nervous system

Scientists from the University of Chicago discovered something new and totally unexpected about the octopus nervous system.

New catalyst could be key for hydrogen economy

Inexpensive catalyst uses energy from light to turn ammonia into hydrogen fuel.

How two-dimensional (2D) materials expand

Taking measurements of one 2D material on three different surfaces, or substrates, allows them to accurately extract its thermal expansion coefficient.

Charging cars at home in daytime is a better way, shows Stanford study

Many electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. But there is a better way.

New solar cell breaks records for efficiency and voltage

Scientists are introducing a new type of solar cell produced without silicon.

Scientists find way to put the brakes on lithium-ion batteries to prevent fires

New study offers a solution with a new tech that can swiftly put the brakes on a Li-ion battery, shutting it down when it gets too hot.

Scientists find way to boost the lifetimes of battery packs for electric vehicles

Stanford researchers have devised a new way to make lithium-ion battery packs last longer and suffer less deterioration from fast charging.