Engineering

Scientists create world’s most efficient quantum dot solar cells

In an exciting development for renewable energy, researchers have made a huge leap in solar power technology. They've created the world's most efficient quantum dot...

How can I get ice off my car?

If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you’ve probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on...

Are space elevators possible? Physicist says they could transform humanity into a ‘spacefaring civilization’

Humanity's quest to explore—and, perhaps eventually, colonize—outer space has prompted a great many ideas about how precisely to go about it. While conventional wisdom suggests...

Revolutionizing Tech: Turning glass into quantum materials

In a groundbreaking study from the University of California, Irvine, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, scientists have discovered a way to transform ordinary materials...

Scientists create highly efficient heat-driven thermoacoustic refrigerator

In the world of cooling technologies, something exciting is brewing, thanks to a team led by Prof. Luo Ercang from the Technical Institute of...

What to expect from global navigation satellite systems (GPS) in the next 50 years

More robust and more accurate positioning systems are needed to meet the demands of the global economy—and Australia is set to enjoy the benefits...

Engineers create a tiny ‘super-nose’ to sniff out dangerous ammonia gas

A team of smart engineers has come up with a tiny sensor that works like a super-sensitive nose. It can sniff out ammonia gas, which...

Engineers create a ‘ghost’ car illusion by hacking car radars

Imagine you're driving your car, humming along to your favorite tunes, trusting your car's smart systems to keep you safe. Suddenly, your car freaks out,...

Scientists find way to make electronic materials with water

In a groundbreaking move, scientists at Linköping University in Sweden have figured out a way to make electronic materials using water instead of harmful...

How this element is revolutionizing solid-state batteries

As our world becomes more technology-driven, the demand for high-performance batteries is skyrocketing. Whether it's for electric cars or our everyday gadgets, we need batteries...