Are constellations of mini satellites the future of communication? Satellite constellations are groups of satellites working together, rather than as single satellites, orbiting the Earth. Many countries and companies are getting into this game, but there are some engineering challenges.

February 23, 2021 by Satyam Tiwari Read More

Using Reishi mushrooms to filter methane out of the atmosphere Both living and dead fungi were tested for their ability to capture methane from the atmosphere. Surprisingly, dead fungi performed the best and have high potential for reducing methane levels.

January 11, 2021 by Mary Sabuda Read More

Designing an airplane that can fly on Mars! First we put a rover on Mars, then a helicopter (Ingenuity). But what about airplanes? This study describes the design of special wings that will help airplanes fly in the thin Martian atmosphere

January 4, 2021 by Giulia Carla Bassani Read More

A new kind of battery that removes carbon dioxide from the air Engineers at MIT invented a device that uses something called "electro-swing absorption" to take carbon dioxide from the air and allow it to be stored or used for other industries.

November 2, 2020 by Adam Suttle Read More

This new tiny biomedical device makes diagnosing cancer types easier A team of scientists has made valves which can operate on tiny channels of fluid the width of 3 human hairs. It can deliver colored stains to tissue samples accurately, so that scientists can view cancer cells under the microscope more easily.

August 14, 2020 by Jessica Ray Read More

Contaminants in groundwater can take over 20 years to break down But scientists have a method for removing the contaminants more quickly, using a underground barrier.

January 8, 2020 by Kristen Amodeo Read More

A special kind of bacteria lets cement fix itself Mineral-forming bacteria that grow best in fast-flowing liquid may be the glue that researchers need to close cracks in underground cement.

December 25, 2019 by Samantha Peterson Read More

Bacteria with nanowires can electrocute metals instead of breathe Recycling Expensive and Toxic Metals with Bacteria

July 3, 2019 by Hunter Dulay Read More

What the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz can teach us about conservation Researchers from the Smithsonian meticulously analyze the 80-year-old ruby slippers and learned how to preserve them for future generations

January 15, 2019 by Gina Misra Read More

Scientists design an office chair that cancels noise Certain types of low frequency sounds can be distracting at work. This office chair may make open offices and work spaces with constant white noise a little more bearable.

September 24, 2018 by Namrata Dave Read More