Engineering

Towards better earthquake risk assessment with machine learning and geological survey data
"A building is only as strong as its foundation" is a common adage to signify... Read more
Overtaking the odds: Do passing zones make rural roads safer?
The frustration of getting stuck behind a slow vehicle on a remote road is all... Read more
First 3D look at strength-boosting 'twinning' behavior in lightweight magnesium alloy
In a study that advances lightweight magnesium alloys for more fuel-efficient, affordable vehicles, University of... Read more
Small but mighty: A seed-inspired monocopter idea takes flight
From a seed-inspired design to a 26-minute flight time on a single rotor, a new... Read more
Q&A: Can minerals compromise concrete structures?
Concrete is the most widely used human-made material on Earth and generally considered to be... Read more
Engineers design alternating-pressure mattress for bedsore prevention
Mechanical engineering researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have designed a mattress that... Read more
Self-cleaning glass uses electric field to remove dust particles within seconds
What if windows could clean themselves at the flick of a switch? We're not quite... Read more
Climate-optimized construction with robots
A straight wall is not necessarily a climate-optimized wall. Depending on the wall's exposure to... Read more
This smarter sound shield blocks more noise without blocking air
A new breakthrough from the Zhang Lab at Boston University is making waves in the... Read more
Computers reconstruct 3D environments from 2D photos in a fraction of the time
Imagine trying to make an accurate three-dimensional model of a building using only pictures taken... Read more
Italy approves plans for world's longest suspension bridge
Italy's government on Wednesday approved a controversial 13.5-billion-euro ($15.6-billion) project to build what would be... Read more
Reimagining infrastructure through digital twin modeling
Imagine if you could peer into the future of a machine—track its wear and tear,... Read more
Muscle-inspired sheet-like robot navigates the tightest spaces
A POSTECH research team has developed a thin, flexible robotic actuator inspired by human muscle... Read more
Scientists give robots a sense of touch with fabric that mimics human skin
Robots excel at many things, but having a good sense of touch is not among... Read more
Engineers find new method for developing stronger, lighter 3D-printed parts
Engineers at the University of Maine are developing a new method to more accurately predict... Read more