Engineering

MIT researchers demonstrate rapid 3D printing with liquid metal

MIT researchers have developed an additive manufacturing technique that can print rapidly with liquid metal, producing large-scale parts like table legs and chair frames...

Smart seawall could fight tsunami and generate electricity at the same time

In Japan, a team of smart scientists, led by Professor Hiroshi Takagi from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, has come up with a brilliant...

Scientists find new way to create green hydrogen with renewable energy

In a world where we're constantly looking for ways to protect our environment and find sustainable energy sources, a team of experts from the...

75 Years Later, Palomar Observatory Still Shaping Astronomy

Formerly the world’s largest working telescope for more than 40 years, the facility remains cutting-edge thanks to new instrumentation. "It's on the money," said Paul...

X-rays unlock secrets of better solar cells

Scientists are always searching for ways to improve solar power, a key player in the fight against climate change. At the heart of this search...

Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future

MIT chemists developed a battery cathode based on organic materials, which could reduce the EV industry’s reliance on scarce metals. Many electric vehicles are powered...

Self-powered sensor automatically harvests magnetic energy

MIT researchers have developed a battery-free, self-powered sensor that can harvest energy from its environment. Because it requires no battery that must be recharged or...

MIT study reveals a reaction at the heart of many renewable energy technologies

A key chemical reaction — in which the movement of protons between the surface of an electrode and an electrolyte drives an electric current...

Scientists invent ultrathin crystal for future lasers

Imagine a future where lasers are not just in sci-fi movies but are part of everyday technology, making things smaller, faster, and more efficient. Scientists...

Harvard researchers unveil ultra-fast charging, long-lasting battery

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from Harvard University have engineered a new type of battery that's not only super fast to charge but also...