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Harnessing the Sea’s Hidden Energy: New Nano-Device Turns Seawater Into Electricity

University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:16:32 +0000

The world’s coastlines harbor a largely untapped energy source: the salinity difference between seawater and freshwater. A new nanodevice can harness this difference to generate...

Korean Scientists Develop New Technology To Replace SF6, a Major Cause of Global Warming

National Research Council of Science & Technology — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:07:01 +0000

The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a pioneering ‘eco-friendly insulating gas’ to replace sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a significant contributor to global warming in...

Seeing the Unseen: How Butterflies Can Help Scientists Detect Cancer

University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:30:15 +0000

Our planet is home to numerous species whose sensory abilities surpass those of humans. Turtles possess the capacity to detect the magnetic field of the...

“Considered Impossible Until Now” – Scientists Develop Micro Heat Engine That Challenges the Carnot Limit

ndian Institute of Science (IISc) — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:39:29 +0000

Designing a heat engine capable of producing maximum power while maintaining maximum efficiency has long been a significant challenge in physics and engineering. Practical heat...

Game-Changer in Electric Vehicles: New Battery Design Curbs Fires & Supercharges Storage

University of Maryland — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 06:04:34 +0000

Maryland engineering researchers have developed a way to prevent damage that plagues next-gen lithium batteries. University of Maryland researchers focusing on the failure mechanisms of...

Revolutionizing Ceramics – Scientists Unlock Secret to Incredible Toughness

University of California - San Diego — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:41:20 +0000

Scientists have uncovered a method to make ceramics tougher and more resistant to cracking. By building these materials with a mix of metal atoms that...

Metamaterial Magic: New MIT Method Simplifies the Construction Process for Complex Materials

Adam Zewe, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:04:22 +0000

With a new, user-friendly interface, researchers can quickly design many cellular metamaterial structures that have unique mechanical properties. Engineers are constantly searching for materials with...

New Breakthrough in Energy Storage – MIT Engineers Create Supercapacitor out of Ancient Materials

David L. Chandle, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:21:47 +0000

Constructed from cement, carbon black, and water, the device holds the potential to offer affordable and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources. Two of...

Zentropy – A New Theory That Could Transform Material Science

Penn State — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:56:30 +0000

The universe naturally gravitates towards disorder, and only through the input of energy can we combat this inevitable chaos. This idea is encapsulated in the...

Fully Charged in Just 6 Minutes – Groundbreaking Technique Could Revolutionize EV Charging

Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:11:18 +0000

Typically, it takes around 10 hours to charge an electric vehicle. Even with fast-charging techniques, you’re still looking at a minimum of 30 minutes –...

Solving a “Holy Grail” Optical Imaging Problem – Scientists Develop Neural Wavefront Shaping Camera

Rice University — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:03:36 +0000

Engineers from Rice and Maryland have overcome the challenge of ‘light scattering’ with full-motion video. Engineers at Rice University and the University of Maryland have...

A New Way To Control Fire – Scientists Develop Novel Nanoscale Material

North Carolina State University — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:23:22 +0000

High-temperature flames are essential for producing numerous materials. However, controlling a fire and its interaction with the intended material can be challenging. Scientists have now...

Beyond the Paycheck: Why Top Talents Choose Startups Over Google

ESMT Berlin — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:39:01 +0000

Startups are frequently advised to bring on board top-tier scientists and engineers to bolster their chances of successfully pioneering advanced technologies. Yet, one wonders, why...

LionGlass: New Type of Glass That’s Greener and 10x More Damage Resistant

Penn State — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 03:43:03 +0000

Globally, glass manufacturing emits at least 86 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. However, a new type of glass called LionGlass, developed by Penn State...

Japanese Scientists Develop Novel, Completely Solid, Rechargeable Air Battery

Waseda University — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:24:57 +0000

In this first-of-its-kind battery, a benzoquinone-based negative electrode is used alongside a solid Nafion polymer electrolyte. Metals traditionally serve as the active materials for the...

HADAR: New Method Allows AI To See Through Pitch Darkness Like Broad Daylight

SciTechDaily — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 02:30:39 +0000

The pioneering innovation, currently pending patent approval, has the ability to discern texture and depth, and comprehend the physical characteristics of individuals and surroundings. Scientists...

New Stanford-Developed High-Tech Helmets Could Protect Football Players From Debilitating Concussions

Frontiers — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:29:16 +0000

A helmet equipped with liquid shock absorbers could potentially diminish the risk of traumatic brain injuries in contact sports. In the United States, sports activities...

Unlocking the Secrets of Vortex Rings: Paving the Way to Efficient Nuclear Fusion

University of Michigan — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:46:46 +0000

Engineers could gain better control over the behavior of vortices in power generation and other applications with a mathematical model linking these vortices with more...

Challenging Conventional Wisdom: New Discovery Transforms Our Understanding of Crystals

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:46:01 +0000

Previous beliefs have been overturned by the discovery of irregularly arranged structures. For many, the word “crystals” conjures images of shimmering suncatchers that create a...

Revolutionizing Protein Design – Engineering a Perfect Molecular Match

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:16:54 +0000

EPFL researchers have created novel protein binders that can seamlessly attach to important targets, including the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, by utilizing ‘fingerprints’ generated through...

Origami Robotics: Scientists Push the Boundaries of Autonomous Capabilities

University of California, Los Angeles — Sun, 07 May 2023 06:43:18 +0000

A team led by UCLA created autonomous OrigaMechs without chips, utilizing conductive materials. Roboticists have adopted a method resembling the traditional art of paper folding...

Molecular Magic – Researchers Develop Lightweight 2D Material Stronger Than Steel

University of Maryland — Sat, 06 May 2023 01:26:39 +0000

Scientists from Rice University and the University of Maryland lead efforts to overcome a major barrier. Despite being recognized as some of the strongest substances...

The Future of Sustainable Clothing – New Breakthrough in Synthetic Spider Silk Fabrication

SciTechDaily — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:31:14 +0000

A team of engineers has discovered a technique for producing synthetic spider silk with high yield, while maintaining its strength and toughness, using mussel foot...

Breaking the Limits of Chiral Structures: First Time Control of Twist in Nanoparticles

University of Michigan — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 09:35:14 +0000

The ability to determine not only whether a micron-scale particle twists but also how much has the potential to create new opportunities for machine vision...