New sodium fuel cell could enable electric aviation
MIT researchers develop sodium-air fuel cells offering triple the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries.
Electronic face tattoo gauges mental strain
University of Texas researchers develop low-cost, wireless e-tattoo for personalised mental workload monitoring and prediction.
The rotors are also the wheels on this morphobot
Caltech researchers develop ATMO, a drone capable of mid-air morphing, enhancing agility and operational versatility.
Street smarts: how a hawk learned to use traffic signals to hunt more successfully
Researchers at the University of Tennessee discover a young hawk using vehicle queues on particular signal phases to surprise prey.
Why electric aircraft engine noise grinds our gears
University of Bristol scientists discover how turbulent flow in boundary layer ingesting (BLI) engines creates unpleasant noise, suggesting potential solutions.
Modifiable pedestrian and roadside facilities reduce crash likelihood
Incheon National University researchers demonstrate pedestrian and roadside facilities – modifiable during maintenance – reduce crashes more effectively.
Onion-like nanoparticles found in aircraft exhaust
Researchers at Zurich University discover nanoparticles in aircraft exhaust, potentially impacting climate and human health.
Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects
Researchers at Princeton University develop innovative microstructures that redirect forces, enhancing structural integrity without traditional reinforcements.
Scientists find unique sound alleviates motion sickness
Researchers at Nagoya University discovered that a specific 100 Hz sound frequency can alleviate nausea and dizziness in motion sickness.
Self-healing roads use plant spores to solve pothole problem
Scientists at Swansea University are harnessing AI to create self-healing asphalt from recycled plant spores, potentially saving millions in annual road maintenance.