Engineering

Penn State scientists find a cool solution for next-gen electronics

We all know how annoying it can be when our phones or laptops start getting hot after we've used them for a while. Well, as...

Scientists invent electric artificial muscles that can feel

In an exciting leap for robotics, scientists from Queen Mary University of London have invented a special kind of artificial muscle that can feel...

Knitting mushroom roots: A new way to make green buildings

Construction might be about to get a whole lot greener thanks to the mighty mushroom! Scientists, aiming to make the construction industry more eco-friendly, have...

Stretchy color-changing display unveils the future of wearable screens

Imagine a world where wearable patches can monitor your health through color changes or shipping labels can indicate the temperature or sterility of food...

Scientists create a rubber block that can count

Physicists Martin van Hecke and Lennard Kwakernaak from Leiden University and AMOLF Amsterdam have come up with a rubber block that can count and...

Scientists create pocket-sized, sun-powered water harvester

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a handheld device that can suck water right out of the air and turn it...

How scientists create a strange new state in crystals with laser

Ever spilled water on a table and watched how it flows? How about watching ice on a cold winter's day? It's obvious that water and ice...

Scientists create magic metallic gel to print 3D objects at room temperature

A group of smart scientists has found a cool way to make 3D printing even more interesting. They developed a metallic gel that can be...

Electric bicycles could the key to green transportation, shows study

Researchers say that small but powerful electric bicycles, also known as e-bikes, can make transportation much easier and greener! These battery-powered bikes have been around...

Scientists crack the code for more efficient, safer batteries

Imagine if your phone battery could last days, not hours, or your electric car could travel further without needing a recharge. This dream might soon...