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Scientists solve mystery of why ice floats after finding hidden water state at -81°F
The findings revealed why water acts unlike any other known liquid.
Georgina Jedikovska
2 hours ago
The robotic pool cleaner that could make manual pool cleaning obsolete
Where engineering education meets real-world impact and projects.
Atharva Gosavi
4 hours ago
World-first quantum navigation tested on UK train to replace GPS tracking systems
The trial was conducted on a Great Northern train between London and Welwyn Garden City.
Georgina Jedikovska
4 hours ago
US’ largest offshore wind farm: 2.6-GW facility delivers its first power to grid
CVOW will continue delivering more power on the path to full completion early next year.
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra
6 hours ago
First US uranium conversion plant in 70 years to fuel next-gen nuclear reactors
Foreign providers currently dominate uranium conversion, the critical link between mining and enrichment.
Aman Tripathi
7 hours ago
Palm-sized drones with ultra-light sensors mimic bats to beat fog, smoke and tight spaces
WPI’s X-shaped drone uses ultrasound sensors and AI to “hear” obstacles, navigating like bats with minimal computing.
Jijo Malayil
8 hours ago
UK to build the world’s first commercial-scale hydrogen-fired brick kiln plant
Project retrofits two kilns, replacing 224 gas burners with hydrogen systems, plus new supply and control upgrades.
Jijo Malayil
10 hours ago
NASA-tested quantum sensor could replace aging satellites for GPS-free global navigation
The sensor is the size of a quart of milk and provides continuous, high-quality monitoring data with exceptional precision.
Ameya Paleja
11 hours ago
US firm validates safe disposal of radioactive waste from nuclear reactor using borehole tech
High-level waste, when disposed of in Deep Isolation’s deep borehole system, achieved long-term safety levels.
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra
14 hours ago
Breakthrough propulsion system lets satellites use Earth’s atmosphere as fuel in low orbit
With longer mission lifespans and reduced dependency on fuel, satellite operators can lower costs and improve efficiency.
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra
18 hours ago
Amine-functionalized carbon material releases CO2 at 140°F, cuts energy costs
Japanese researchers develop carbon material that releases captured CO2 at lower temperatures, cutting costs.
Neetika Walter
20 hours ago
Fusion propulsion advances as Sunbird engine hits first plasma milestone
First plasma milestone brings Pulsar Fusion closer to developing Sunbird engines for high-speed space propulsion.
Neetika Walter
21 hours ago
Powerful 100-kW mega-lasers can cut steel, drill tunnels and boost mining speed
The approach can split one beam into dozens, therefore significantly increasing productivity.
Georgina Jedikovska
a day ago
Arbor Energy sells 5 GW of modular turbines as data center power demand surges
The startup plans to connect its first turbine to the grid in 2028.
Atharva Gosavi
a day ago
Electricity in summers, heat in winters: Harvard’s solar device does both with auto switch
In heating mode, the unit turns roughly 90% of the sunlight hitting it into warmth for the room.
Aman Tripathi
a day ago
Scientists use 3D light properties to pack more data into same space with faster speeds
The method combines amplitude, phase, and polarization to store more data in less space.
Georgina Jedikovska
a day ago
Engineers crack Mach 1.5 noise issue in supersonic jets for safe landings
A Florida State University team found that standing acoustic waves, not plume speed alone, drive the pitch of STOVL landing noise.
Chris Young
a day ago
Russia’s recycled uranium-plutonium fuel hits milestone for nuclear reactors
Despite its low 1.5% plutonium content, REMIX maintains a neutron spectrum virtually identical to standard fuel.
Aman Tripathi
a day ago
Farm waste turned into battery-grade graphite could help US cut dependence on China
The new process can make battery-grade graphite and fuel from biomass using existing refinery equipment, opening a cheaper domestic supply path.
Sujita Sinha
a day ago
US scientists could make clean energy more affordable with new platinum-free fuel cells
Researchers from Cornell University have been exploring fuel cells that operate in alkaline conditions instead of acidic ones.
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra
2 days ago.