Engineering

Crystal clear: Scientists develop new way to see inside crystals

Imagine being able to look inside a crystal as if you had X-ray vision. Scientists have now made this possible with a new technique...

Scientists revolutionize printing with tiny chip-based 3D printer

Imagine a portable 3D printer that fits in the palm of your hand. This tiny device could let you quickly create customized, low-cost objects...

Engineers create super alloy for high-temperature hydrogen engines

An engineering research team at the University of Alberta has discovered a new material that could revolutionize coatings for high-temperature applications, particularly in hydrogen...

Scientists develop advanced electronic skin that mimics human touch

Scientists have made a breakthrough in developing an electronic skin that mimics the complex 3D structure and touch sensitivity of human skin. This new technology,...

Scientists develop innovative aerogels for cooling and electromagnetic wave protection

Aerogels are remarkable materials known for their light weight and high porosity. Traditionally, they have been used for thermal insulation in the aerospace industry. Now,...

Scientists develop mechanosensor inspired by Venus flytrap

Researchers at Soochow University have developed a groundbreaking new sensor inspired by the Venus flytrap, a plant known for its quick response to touch. This...

Scientists achieve first metal 3D printing on International Space Station

In a groundbreaking achievement, the first metal 3D printing has been successfully completed on the International Space Station (ISS). This historic event took place last...

Scientists use tin to strengthen titanium alloys for implants

Researchers have found a way to make titanium alloys, commonly used in medical implants, even stronger and more reliable. Beta (β)-type titanium alloys are popular...

Scientists create new binder for better, cheaper sodium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to for energy storage, but lithium is limited and expensive. As the demand for energy storage grows, researchers are looking...

Scientists develop innovative reusable sponge to clean up oil spills in cold waters

Oil spills can cause severe damage to marine and coastal environments if not cleaned up quickly. To address this, a team of North American researchers...