Engineering

A microphone that can sort sounds and measure noise could be coming to a construction site near you
Do you want to know how much noise there is on a construction site? You... Read more
A new disaster recovery algorithm prioritizes fairness in aid delivery
When natural disasters or extreme weather events hit, delivering aid quickly and efficiently to those... Read more
Dripping paint: Research resolves annoyance that hindered Michelangelo's 'The Creation of Adam'
More than 500 years ago, Michelangelo spent four years painting "The Creation of Adam" on... Read more
Robot hands so sensitive they can grab a potato chip
A new type of robotic hand developed at The University of Texas at Austin demonstrates... Read more
For precision tech, a hydrogen-tuned crystal could cancel thermal expansion
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that a hydrogen-absorbing material shrinks in one direction... Read more
New ultra-low-cost technique could slash the price of soft robotics
Engineers at Oxford University have developed a rapid, ultra-low-cost method for manufacturing soft robots using... Read more
Study proposes ways to control unforeseen leaks in underground excavations
A study involving the IIAMA Institute at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) proposes a... Read more
Ultrasonic sensor eliminates inspection blind spots in extreme environments
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed an ultrasonic sensor technology... Read more
Radar technology estimates location, orientation, radius of underground pipes
Purdue University engineers have developed a patent-pending method to decrease hazardous strikes to underground utility... Read more
Engineers issue hot take on cold-steel: Finding hidden damage requires radar, AI
A University of Houston engineer has developed a method to detect possible damage in concealed... Read more
Scientist patents invention that can reduce damage from earthquakes
A newly granted patent unveiled an innovative energy-dissipation device designed to protect buildings, infrastructure, and... Read more
Bio-inspired methods help guide coordination in underwater robot swarms
Coordinating groups of underwater robots is difficult because communication below the surface is slow and... Read more
AI and 3D printing help researchers create heat‑ and pressure‑resistant materials for aerospace and defense applications
From hypersonic aircraft to nuclear-powered submarines, many of today's most advanced defense systems rely on... Read more
How hawks slip through tight gaps: A flight stability trick drones could copy
Birds have an ability to fly through obstacles by shifting their shape in flight, which... Read more
'ChatGPT for spreadsheets' helps solve difficult engineering challenges faster
Many engineering challenges come down to the same headache—too many knobs to turn and too... Read more