Engineering

From saltwater to freshwater: the game-changing breakthrough that could save billions

A major breakthrough in seawater desalination could help billions of people access clean water. Scientists have developed a method to make seawater evaporate faster than...

New microbubble air purification system could clean air without filters

A team of engineers has created an eco-friendly air purification system inspired by how the human body breathes and circulates blood. Unlike traditional air filters...

The truth about World War I’s dazzle camouflage: Did it really work?

During World War I, dazzle camouflage became a unique strategy to protect ships from enemy submarines. Ships were painted with bold, geometric patterns and contrasting...

MIT creates massive 3D car design dataset to build the vehicles of the future

Designing cars is a long, costly process. Automakers spend years testing and tweaking car designs, especially to improve aerodynamics, which affects fuel efficiency and the...

Burned rice hulls could revolutionize battery storage

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a new use for rice hulls, the tough outer shells of rice grains. When burned, rice hulls...

Smart windows could be the next big thing in renewable heating

World energy demand is continuing to soar as cities grow, technology advances and industries develop. Buildings make up about 30%-40% of the total—even more than...

Scientists uncover why humidity hurts solar cells and how to fix it

Solar cells, which turn sunlight into electricity, are becoming essential for powering homes, cars, and even small devices like watches. But not all solar cells...

Fueling the future: How the sun could power hydrogen energy

Imagine a world where we produce clean hydrogen fuel using just sunlight and water. This vision could become a reality thanks to breakthroughs by Japanese...

Game-changing engine design could propel the future of supersonic travel

Engineers at Tsinghua University have introduced a groundbreaking concept for propulsion technology: the Ram-Rotor Detonation Engine (RRDE). This innovative design could overcome the challenges faced...

New silicone ink makes complex 3D printing designs a reality

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new silicone-based ink that could transform 3D printing. This breakthrough allows for creating larger, taller,...