Engineering
New Alloy Shocks Scientists With Its Nearly Impossible Strength and Toughness
Science
A map of the crystal structure of the alloy made with electron backscatter diffraction in a scanning electron microscope. Each color represents ...
Barges break loose, float uncontrolled down Ohio River; bridges closed
U.S.
Streets evacuated in Pittsburgh suburb after record rainfall Torrential rain triggered flash flooding in the Pittsburgh area, prompting some residents to evacuate. ...
Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper unscathed in major earthquake. Here’s why.
World
The Taipei 101 building uses an enormous tuned mass damper, or a 660-ton pendulum, to protect itself from earthquakes including the 7.4 ...
Scientists Develop New Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell That Runs Forever
Technology
Northwestern University researchers have introduced a soil-microbe-powered fuel cell, significantly outperforming similar technologies and providing a sustainable solution for powering low-energy devices, ...
Why The Current Ford F-150 Is Actually Three Trucks In One: Suspension Secrets
Technology
My fellow Autopians, welcome to the second edition of Suspension Secrets, where we dive deep into the workings of some of the ...
Scientists Discover Groundbreaking Superconductor With On-Off Switches
Science
A team of physicists has discovered a new superconducting material with unique tunability for external stimuli, promising advancements in energy-efficient computing and ...
Korean Scientists Develop Cheaper, Safer Alternative to Lithium-Ion Batteries
Technology
Scientists have developed a safe and economical aqueous rechargeable battery, addressing the limitations of current lithium-ion batteries used in energy storage systems ...
Tiny robots made from human cells heal damaged tissue
Health
Each anthrobot is made up of a few hundred cells.Credit: Gizem Gumuskaya, Tufts University Scientists have developed tiny robots made of human ...
‘Devil comet’ exploded and is racing towards the Sun and Earth • Earth.com
Science
A colossal comet, three times larger than Mount Everest and known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, has experienced another explosive event as it makes its ...
NASA Tests 3D-Printed Rocket Nozzle for Deep Space Missions
Science
In order to be able to carry heavier payloads through deep space, NASA designed a lightweight rocket engine nozzle made of aluminum ...
