Engineering

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...

Nature-inspired 3D printing creates stronger, smarter structures

Since its introduction in 1985, 3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing, offering cheaper and customizable designs. From aerospace to medicine, its applications have grown rapidly. However, Associate...

Magnetic sensors help spot fake batteries without damage

Fires and accidents caused by counterfeit lithium-ion batteries are becoming a growing concern. These fake batteries are hard to distinguish from original ones based...

Scientists develop new materials for better, cheaper OLED Displays

A team of international researchers has created innovative materials that could make electronic displays like those in smartphones, tablets, and TVs more efficient and...

Scientists create eco-friendly artificial muscles that store and generate energy

A team of researchers has developed innovative artificial muscle fibers that can produce and store energy. These fibers mimic real muscles and could transform industries...

Nanotechnology in medicine: Treatments tailored just for you

Medicine is becoming more precise and personal, and nanotechnology is playing a big role in this transformation. By working with materials at the tiniest...

Scientists build 3D-printed microscope for under £50 in just 3 hours

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have created the world’s first fully 3D-printed microscope in under three hours at a cost of less than...

Nanotechnology plays a big role in military defense

Nanotechnology, the science of working with materials at the scale of atoms and molecules, is transforming many areas of life, and military defense is...

This 3D printing could boost heat-resistant steel’s lifespan by 10 times

A team of researchers from Japan's National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has made a breakthrough in metal 3D printing, dramatically improving the durability...