New aluminum surfaces could transform cooling, cleaning, and anti-icing technologies
Engineers have developed a new, cost-effective way to create specially patterned aluminum surfaces that could revolutionize cooling systems, self-cleaning technologies, and anti-icing solutions.
This breakthrough...
How nanotechnology is changing anti-aging skincare
Anti-aging skincare has always been a hot topic for people who want to keep their skin looking youthful and healthy. In recent years, nanotechnology—a...
How nanotechnology is shaping the future of flexible electronics
Flexible electronics are transforming the way we interact with technology. Imagine a smartphone you can fold into your pocket, a tablet that rolls up...
Stay cool anywhere: UCLA’s tiny pump revolutionizes wearable cooling
UCLA scientists have created a new type of cooling technology that could transform how we stay comfortable in the heat.
Using thin, flexible materials, their...
How nanotechnology makes LEDs better
LED lighting has become a part of our everyday lives, from light bulbs in homes to streetlights and smartphone screens. LEDs, or light-emitting diodes,...
How nanotechnology is changing energy storage
Energy storage is one of the biggest challenges in today’s world. As we shift toward renewable energy sources like solar and wind, the need...
How reusable rockets are changing space travel
Space travel has always been expensive, partly because rockets were traditionally single-use. Imagine throwing away an airplane after every flight—it would make air travel...
How smart grids are revolutionizing energy management
Electricity is something most of us take for granted until the lights go out.
Behind the scenes, however, managing energy production and distribution is a...
Digital twins: the technology changing how we build and innovate
Imagine having a perfect virtual copy of something in the real world—a car, a building, or even your own body. This is the concept...
AI helps robots do underwater exploration better
The ocean is one of the last great frontiers on Earth, covering more than 70% of our planet yet remaining largely unexplored. Autonomous underwater...