Scientists innovate safer and more efficient solid-state batteries
In the search for better batteries, researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have made a significant breakthrough with solid-state batteries.
These batteries...
World’s heaviest soaring bird boosts wind turbine efficiency
Mechanical engineers at the University of Alberta have found inspiration in the Andean condor, the world's heaviest soaring bird, to improve wind turbine design.
Working...
Generating electricity from ice: a cool new discovery
Last year, researchers from the US and Canada made an exciting discovery: they created electrical batteries using ice!
While the electricity output is currently small—just...
Tiny crop-health sensors could reduce grocery costs
A team of international engineers has developed a compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities that could revolutionize crop monitoring.
This flat-optics technology can...
Cutting-edge vision chip brings human eye-like perception to machines
With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), technologies like autonomous driving and intelligent robots are becoming more common.
These systems rely heavily on visual perception...
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,...