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...
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...