Engineering

How a new lithium-sulfur battery could light up our sustainable future

In a world constantly on the move, energy is the invisible force that powers our daily lives, from our smartphones to our cars. The battery...

Сoconut shells could make concrete more durable, shows study

Imagine building super sturdy houses using... coconuts! Sounds a bit nutty, doesn't it? But scientists have discovered that coconut shells might actually be a secret...

Scientists create super-material for flexible, self-healing wearables

In the dynamic world of wearable technologies, imagine a future where your health-monitoring devices can stretch, bend, and even self-repair, just like a superpower! This...

This RoboCup could make drinking easy for wheelchair users

Imagine not being able to take a sip of water whenever you're thirsty without depending on someone else. It's something most of us do without...

New honeycomb pattern boosts power in next-gen solar cells

A group of bright minds from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy ISE and the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Physics have made a...

This 130g gripper that can lift a staggering 100kg

Picture a robot hand that is as light as a chocolate bar but has the super-strength to lift something as heavy as two adult...

Magnetic fusion plasma engines could carry us across the solar system and into interstellar...

Missions to the Moon, missions to Mars, robotic explorers to the outer Solar System, a mission to the nearest star, and maybe even a...

Scientists find new material that can detect high-energy X-rays in much better way

Scientists are in a race to improve X-ray technology, a crucial tool used by doctors to see inside our bodies without surgery and by...

This wearable patch could monitor estrogen in sweat wirelessly

Estrogen, a hormone primarily associated with women’s health, plays a crucial role in various aspects of female fertility and overall well-being. It has numerous responsibilities,...

Scientists find easier way to get valuable metals from battery waste

In a significant breakthrough, scientists at Rice University have devised an ingenious method to recycle batteries, potentially transforming the way we reclaim valuable metals...