A decades-old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener…
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Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and optimize structures, machines, systems, and processes that solve real-world problems. It spans a wide range of disciplines—from civil and mechanical to electrical, chemical, and biomedical engineering—each contributing to innovations that shape our daily lives. On this page, you’ll find the latest research and breakthroughs in engineering, highlighting cutting-edge technologies, sustainable design solutions, and emerging trends that are redefining how we build and interact with the world around us.
Scientists have achieved a major step toward chip-scale ultraviolet light by converting red light into…
“Fluid gears” invention shows promise for improving mechanical devices. A group of researchers at New…
A simple bundle of staples reveals an unusual physical behavior, one that shifts between rigidity…
KIT researchers surpass NASA and achieve a technological breakthrough toward a CO2-neutral energy system. Earlier…
A surprising property of rice has inspired the creation of a new class of engineered…
Turbulent flows, long thought to follow fixed rules of energy transfer, may be more flexible…
Researchers have developed a brain-inspired nanoelectronic device that could significantly reduce the energy demands of…
MXene nanoscrolls transform flat 2D materials into conductive 1D structures, unlocking advances in energy storage,…
A new manufacturing approach aims to reshape how one of industry’s hardest materials is made.…
A new study finds that bridges in North America and Africa face the highest risk…
Researchers have identified an unexpected link between atomic magnetism and carbon mobility in steel. Researchers…
Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a…
By applying machine learning techniques, engineers at MIT have created a new method for 3D…
A new article examines the history of computing to help outline the direction of quantum…
A new review shows that mixing water into diesel fuel can dramatically lower emissions and…
A research team from the Space Robotics Laboratory at the University of Malaga, involved in…
Researchers have created a device that generates mechanical power at night by harnessing the natural…