Category: Technology

As the world increasingly shifts toward renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, integrating these intermittent energy systems into the U.S. power grid becomes a pressing challenge. One of…

Over recent years, solar power has gained significant traction as one of the most effective solutions to the growing climate crisis, driven by the need to transition away from fossil…

Cement production is a cornerstone of modern construction and urbanization, making it one of the most universally essential materials in the world. However, it also stands as the second-largest industrial…

The aviation industry, with its nearly total reliance on fossil fuels, faces a significant hurdle in its ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to more sustainable sources of…

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the cornerstone of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to laptops and electric vehicles. Over the years, they have proven to be reliable, efficient, and…

In recent years, technological innovations have revolutionized many aspects of daily life, leading to the widespread use of electric devices and vehicles. These innovations not only offer convenience but also…

In an exciting breakthrough, researchers at UCLA’s Samueli School of Engineering have developed a novel compact cooling technology that could revolutionize how we approach cooling in various applications. The new…

Water droplets, when exposed to freezing conditions, tend to stick to surfaces due to stronger droplet-surface interactions, unlike at room temperature where droplets easily detach. This phenomenon poses significant challenges…

Cats have long been adored for their unique and endearing behaviors, and one such behavior that stands out is their head rubbing or bunting. When a cat presses or rubs…

As the world advances toward a more technologically sophisticated future, carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are becoming pivotal materials across several industries. CFRPs combine high strength and lightweight properties, making them…

Sign language is a powerful means of communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities around the world. While each country or region has developed its own sign language to reflect…

Engineers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a novel approach that could revolutionize the field of battery-based seawater desalination by addressing a longstanding technical challenge: fluid flow “dead…

Federal reservoirs could play a crucial role in meeting the United States’ growing need for renewable solar energy, according to a recent study published in Solar Energy. This research, conducted…

For individuals living with spinal cord injuries, the loss of the sense of touch is one of the most profound challenges they face. Not only does it impair basic motor…

In the rapidly evolving field of machine learning, Reservoir Computing (RC) has emerged as an innovative and highly efficient model for tasks that involve time-based or sequential data. It’s recognized…

Kyushu University researchers have recently unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in optical communication technology by developing an ultra-high-speed optical modulator. This novel modulator is capable of operating at more than 10…

Most materials expand when heated and contract when cooled. This behavior is known as thermal expansion and is typical for most solids. However, there are certain materials that defy this…

A team of researchers led by Professor Wan Yinhua at the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made a groundbreaking advance in the field…

Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have developed an innovative solution for treating high-salinity organic wastewaters—wastewater streams that contain elevated levels of both salts and…

Researchers from the University of Michigan have uncovered promising potential for carbon-based solar cells, also known as organic photovoltaics, in outer space. A recent study suggests that these lightweight and…