Engineering

Scientists develop fast new method for screening electronic materials

MIT engineers have created a new computer vision technique that significantly speeds up the process of analyzing new electronic materials. This method is 85 times...

Scientists revolutionize aviation with additive manufacturing

The aviation industry is striving to reduce its environmental impact, and additive manufacturing (AM) is playing a crucial role in this effort. However, for AM...

Scientists develop all-climate zinc-ion batteries with new hydrogel electrolyte

Researchers have made a breakthrough in zinc-ion battery technology, creating a new hydrogel electrolyte that allows these batteries to operate efficiently in a wide...

Warp drives could generate gravitational waves

Will future humans use warp drives to explore the cosmos? We’re in no position to eliminate the possibility. But if our distant descendants ever do,...

AI-powered exoskeletons help people save energy

Researchers have developed a new method that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to train robotic exoskeletons to help users save energy while walking, running, and...

Cool new fabric helps city dwellers beat the heat

This year, many cities around the world, including those in Mexico, India, Pakistan, and Oman, have experienced scorching temperatures close to or above 50...

Scientists create green floor to replace steel in construction

Researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine have developed a groundbreaking, eco-friendly floor panel that could...

New heat pump technology could revolutionize industrial heating

Industrial companies need process heat for many applications, from producing food and beverages to making metals and paper. Traditionally, this heat is generated by burning...

Scientists harness algae for clean electricity: A new renewable energy source

In the quest to find sustainable energy sources, algae may hold the key. Researchers from Concordia University have discovered a way to generate electricity using...

Scientists create tougher cement inspired by seashells

Engineers at Princeton University have taken inspiration from oyster and abalone shells to develop a new cement composite that is much stronger and more...