Dali hit Key Bridge with the force of 66 heavy trucks at highway speed
The cargo ship Dali knocked down three main truss spans, constructed with connected steel elements forming triangles, on the Francis Scott Key Bridge just...
New window coating keeps the heat out but lets the light shine through
Windows are great for letting light into our homes and cars, but they also let in a lot of heat, especially on sunny days.
This...
Shark skin inspiration helps make better sonar arrays
Engineers are getting creative with nature to make underwater exploring tools like sonar arrays work better and quieter.
By looking closely at sharks' skin, they've...
Scientists create revolutionary paper battery to power up wearables
In an exciting leap forward, scientists have turned one of the oldest materials known to humans—paper—into a cutting-edge power source.
This isn't just any battery;...
Scientists pave the way for reliable electric vehicle charging stations
Electric cars are getting more popular as people look to reduce pollution and fight climate change.
But one thing holding them back is worry about...
Understanding graphene’s unique patterns in super-moiré structures
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, a group of scientists from Singapore and Spain has made a significant breakthrough in understanding a...
Scientists unveil revolutionary tellurate material for future clean energy
Scientists around the world are always on the lookout for materials that can help solve some of our biggest problems, like finding clean, renewable...
MIT scientists create affordable, at-home mass spectrometer
Scientists are working on a breakthrough that could make monitoring chronic illnesses much easier and more affordable.
Using 3D printing technology, researchers at MIT have...
Concentrating ultra-powerful lasers to a single color
Ultra-intense, ultra-short lasers are like the superheroes of the science world, wielding the power to unlock mysteries in physics, improve national security, revolutionize industry...
Scientists create aquatic robot mimicking Chinese rice grasshopper
At Kiel University, a team of smart scientists led by Professor Stanislav N. Gorb is turning the natural world's coolest tricks into awesome robot...