China’s ‘electric eel’ sensor allows robots to feel an object without touching it
Electric eels hunt in pitch-black, murky waters by generating electric fields around their bodies. Now, Chinese scientists have…
Chinese tech makes desalinating seawater cheaper than producing bottled water
Desalination has always been an energy-hungry way of turning salt water into fresh water, making it largely the…
The Tech That Could Turn Plastic Waste Into a Trillion Dollar Opportunity
Plastic is cheap, but it’s an ecological, environmental, and human health disaster that actually costs Americans over $1…
Developing a ‘natural antifreeze’ to prevent freezer burn
Engineers at the University of Utah’s John and Marcia Price College of Engineering have turned to nature for inspiration to…
New heat-resistant plastic can be recycled endlessly without loss
Modern engineering demands materials that do more than just hold their shape. They must be lightweight yet stronger…