Scientists studied fluid mechanics to simulate and build a squidlike robot that’s fast, quiet and hard to see. Inspired by the unique and efficient swimming strategy of cephalopods, sc... Read more
New embedded transducer approach allows surface acoustic wave device to transmit signals with six times the speed of most commercially used devices. In today’s “internet of things,” devices... Read more
By using bacterial flagella as a template for silica, researchers have demonstrated an easier way to make propulsion systems for nanoscale swimming robots. A feature of science fiction stori... Read more
A recently proposed method using lasers to remove soil contaminants may be cheaper and more efficient than conventional methods There might be a new and improved way to rid contaminated soil... Read more
Technique enables development of viable diagnostic tests and instruments in fight against cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., making early, reliable diagnosis and... Read more
Interdisciplinary approach makes linking biological materials and electronic devices possible One of the biggest challenges in cognitive or rehabilitation neurosciences is the ability to des... Read more
Hall thrusters are advanced electric rocket engines primarily used for station-keeping and attitude control of geosynchronous communication satellites and space probes. Recently, the launch... Read more
Quantum computers are in theory capable of simulating the interactions of molecules at a level of detail far beyond the capabilities of even the largest supercomputers today. Such simulation... Read more
Among the most important is space solar power, an emerging critical technology that can significantly help to address energy shortages In the future, clean alternatives such as harvesting en... Read more
Using surface acoustic waves to control light’s angle and color composition, BYU and MIT researchers open door to inexpensive holographic video displays Holographic video displays, fea... Read more
So-called “supercapacitors” take the energy-storing abilities of capacitors a step further, storing a far greater charge in a much smaller package. The capacitors of electronic c... Read more
Novel Design for a Device that Would Transmit Sound in One-way May Lead To Brighter, Clearer Ultrasound Images and Improve Diagnosis and Therapy Most people know about ultrasound through its... Read more
New Approach to Making Cheaper, More Efficient Solar Panels Photovoltaic devices, which tap the power of the sun and convert it to electricity, offer a green — and potentially unlimite... Read more
“Serpentine plasma actuators” described in Journal of Applied Physics may reduce noise and drag and increase fuel efficiency for future land and air vehicles Plasmas are a soup o... Read more