Modified solar cell produces power at night
Scientists installed a special generator onto an existing solar cell so it can use temperature changes to generate power from radiative…
Category: Engineering
Could sodium-ion batteries replace lithium-ion batteries in electronics?
Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for…
New implantable device for fighting muscle atrophy
Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.
Building better robots
Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was…
Engineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains
Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…
Superconductivity in multi-layered graphene
Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic…
New device converts mechanical energy into light
In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain…
Biofilm technology for powering wearables
Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device…
Common solids could improve carbon capture from car exhaust
Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology…
Can nanoparticles remove plastic pollution from water?
Scientists developed iron oxide nanoparticles with water-resistant coatings. They showed that microplastics in water bind to the particles,…