Engineering

This seed-sized amplifier chip could boost space communications

A groundbreaking tiny chip, smaller than a strawberry seed, may soon revolutionize space communications. Developed by the European Space Agency (ESA), this innovative signal amplifier...

Bendable concrete: A 3D printing breakthrough for stronger, safer buildings

A team of engineers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) has developed a revolutionary material that could transform the construction industry. By using 3D...

Nanotechnology plays a key role in quantum computing

Quantum computing is one of the most exciting areas of modern technology. Unlike regular computers, which use bits to store information as 0s or...

Tiny insect-inspired camera can capture 9,120 frames per second in low light

Inspired by the amazing eyes of insects, researchers at KAIST have developed a tiny, high-speed camera that works incredibly well in low light. This camera,...

What are smart contact lenses?

Contact lenses have come a long way from their early days as simple devices to correct vision. Now, thanks to nanotechnology—the science of working...

How nanotechnology is changing antimicrobial coatings

Bacteria and viruses are everywhere—on surfaces, in the air, and even on our hands. Some of them can cause serious illnesses, so keeping surfaces...

How robotics is changing military and defense

Robots are becoming an important part of military and defense strategies around the world. These machines are no longer just tools for factories or laboratories—they...

Scientists solve dead zone problem in desalination technology and beyond

Researchers have made an exciting breakthrough to improve desalination technology by eliminating “dead zones” in fluid flow. These dead zones slow down the movement of...

New aluminum surfaces could transform cooling, cleaning, and anti-icing technologies

Engineers have developed a new, cost-effective way to create specially patterned aluminum surfaces that could revolutionize cooling systems, self-cleaning technologies, and anti-icing solutions. This breakthrough...

How nanotechnology is changing anti-aging skincare

Anti-aging skincare has always been a hot topic for people who want to keep their skin looking youthful and healthy. In recent years, nanotechnology—a...