MIT engineers develop method to shield microbes from harsh conditions
Microbes play a crucial role in various applications, including health, agriculture, and even space missions.
However, these tiny organisms often face extreme conditions that can...
Revolutionary implantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants
Cochlear implants have helped over a million people worldwide by providing a sense of sound to those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
However,...
Physicists unveil new technique to detect tiny defects in semiconductors
One of the challenges in creating smarter and more powerful electronics is analyzing the materials that make up these devices with extreme precision.
Physicists at...
Scientists find way to grow ultra-small transistors
A team of researchers, led by Director Jo Moon-Ho of the Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids at the Institute for Basic Science...
Scientists develop ink-based method to turn waste heat into power: a new era for...
Did you know that power plants, factories, and car engines waste a lot of energy as heat?
Imagine if we could capture that wasted heat...
MIT researchers find new way to produce stronger titanium alloys
Titanium alloys are crucial for many industries, from aerospace and energy infrastructure to medical equipment.
However, making them both strong and flexible has always been...
LEGO bricks printed out of space dust
There have been many proposals for building structures on the Moon out of lunar regolith.
But here’s an idea sure to resonate with creators, mechanical...
Scientists create amazing shape-shifting material inspired by starfish
Researchers have developed a flexible yet sturdy material that can change shape, inspired by the starfish's skeleton.
This new material, which shows 4D morphing features,...
Scientists create portable engine to power artificial muscles in assistive devices
Researchers have developed a lightweight, powerful fluidic engine that can drive muscle-mimicking soft robots for assistive devices.
This innovative engine can generate significant force without...
Shape-shifting nozzle makes 3D printing better
A new 3D printing technique uses a nozzle that can change its size and shape during the printing process.
The new nozzle overcomes the speed-resolution...