Engineering

Harnessing sound with function phononic crystals

Ever wondered how animals like cats can see so well in the dark? Their secret lies in a special layer behind their retinas called...

Researchers create eco-friendly LEDs based on copper–iodide clusters

Scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China, led by Prof. Yao Hongbin, have made a big leap in lighting technology by...

Liquid iron flow battery could revolutionize energy storage, shows study

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology with the development of a new type of battery...

Scientists on the brink of creating a material tougher than diamond

Diamonds are famous for being the hardest natural material on Earth. However, scientists have predicted there's something even tougher called BC8, a special form of...

Making clothes smart: a breakthrough from Singapore

In Singapore, scientists have made a big leap forward by creating ultra-thin threads that could turn regular clothes into smart electronics. Imagine wearing a...

A nano boost: 2D materials enhance carbon nanotube light emission

In the ever-evolving world of nanotechnology, a breakthrough has emerged from the laboratories of the RIKEN Nanoscale Quantum Photonics Laboratory, led by Yuichiro Kato. Researchers...

Cool breezes in the city: How Kirigami is changing urban ventilation

Imagine a bustling city street, with skyscrapers towering above, creating what's known as an urban canyon. These areas can get really hot and stuffy, especially...

Scientists harness mini magnetic whirls to revolutionize future gadgets

In a groundbreaking effort, scientists from A*STAR and the National University of Singapore have introduced a cutting-edge technology that might just change the way...

Northrup Grumman is studying how to build a railway on the moon

Roughly two years and six months from now, as part of NASA’s Artemis III mission, astronauts will set foot on the lunar surface for...

Origami modules could build bridges, shelters, and stuff in space

For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be made with origami modules—versatile components that can fold compactly and adapt into...