Engineering

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...

How the US Army will build a floating pier to deliver humanitarian aid to...

It sounds like a tall order: build a floating pier off war-torn Gaza that will allow the delivery of 2 million daily meals to...

Exploring the shadows of space: The Condor Array Telescope

In the world of space exploration, a new tool has arrived that could change the way we look at the universe. This tool is the...

Scientists set new record with rollable solar cells

Australian scientists have made a giant leap forward in the world of renewable energy. Led by the CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, a team of...

4D Knit Dress may change future fashion forever

Fashion is taking a leap into the future with a new kind of dress that could change how we think about clothes. Imagine having a...