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Energy refers to the application of engineering to energy efficiency and services, facility management, ecology, and alternative energy technologies. It includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal power, biofuels, and hydro power.
The Engineering Behind Mind-Controlled Prosthetics
With the rapid advancement of technology and its intersection with biological sciences, remarkable strides are…
Scientists are Bringing Batman’s Freeze-Ray to Life to Cool Electronics
Every Batman fan knows what we're talking about! But instead of using a freeze ray gun as a weapon, a Professor…
Heat and Air Conditioning… On Mars?
As humanity looks beyond Earth for future settlements, the moon, and Mars have emerged as potential destinations.…
7 Pieces of Evidence that Prove the Smart Cities of Tomorrow Are Already Here
In the relentless pursuit of sustainable urban development, the fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the…
Nanosheet Tech Attains Highest Recorded Energy Storage Density
Researchers led by Nagoya University in Japan successfully applied nanosheet technology to create a dielectric…
Could This Material Reduce Computer and Electronics Energy Consumption?
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have synthesized a thin film of a unique topological…
Is Your Workplace Highrise Safe? Maybe Not.
We all watched in horror when the residential apartment building collapsed in Florida two years ago. This case…
Smart Windows Are Getting Even Smarter
Smart windows are undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the development of adaptive mechano-optical…
We’re Pickin’ up Good Vibrations
No, I’m not talking about the Beach Boys (yes, I’m an old); I’m talking about harvesting energy from vibrations in…
The Next Generation of Solar Power Looks Rocky
Photovoltaic cells work by absorbing light, knocking electrons loose, and allowing them to flow, which creates an…