Engineering

New material makes perovskite solar cells better and more stable

Scientists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania have made an exciting discovery that could make solar panels better and last longer. They've developed...

Futuristic self-warming concrete could end winter woes

Imagine a future where icy sidewalks and roads clear themselves of snow and ice without the need for shoveling, salting, or scraping. This might sound...

Engineers create new tool to make blurry photos sharp and clear

Have you ever taken a picture, only to find it turned out blurry? Maybe the camera shook, or the person you were photographing moved at...

Scientists tackle high battery costs to make electric vehicles more affordable

As we try to use less oil and gas to help the environment, electric cars are becoming more popular. But there's a big problem: they...

Can you get electrocuted by an electric vehicle?

Electric cars, scooters and bikes are everywhere. Are they safe? A Northeastern expert breaks down the safety of EV and lithium-ion batteries when they encounter...

This revolutionary truck design could save car passengers

Imagine a world where the fear of a car crashing into a truck isn't accompanied by the worst possible outcomes. Researchers at Chalmers University of...

Study finds limits on how much energy electromagnetics can absorb

Electrical engineers at Duke University have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the maximum amount of electromagnetic energy that a transparent material of a certain...

Brighter and longer-lasting screens on the horizon

In a recent leap forward for display technology, researchers have discovered a way to improve the efficiency and lifespan of blue organic light-emitting diodes...

Scientists unveil game-changing microscale 3D printing technique

In a groundbreaking stride at Stanford University, researchers have unveiled a novel microscale 3D printing technique, propelling the possibilities in medicine, manufacturing, research, and...

Starship reaches orbit on SpaceX’s third test but breaks up on re-entry

After falling short in its first two attempts, SpaceX got its Starship super-rocket to an orbital altitude today during the launch system’s third integrated...