Science & Technology
Liquid metal sticks to surfaces without a binding agent
Everyday materials such as paper and plastic could be transformed into electronic ‘smart devices’ by using a simple new method to apply liquid metal to surfaces, according to scientists. The study demonstrates a technique for applying a liquid metal co…
Megawatt electrical motor designed by engineers could help electrify aviation
Aerospace engineers designed a 1-megawatt electrical motor that is a stepping stone toward electrifying the largest aircraft.
Ancient herbivore’s diet weakened teeth leading to eventual starvation, study suggests
Researchers have shed light on the life of the ancient reptile Rhynchosaur, which walked the earth between 250-225 million years ago, before being replaced by the dinosaurs.
Breaking through the limits of stretchable semiconductors with molecular brakes that harness light
A research team develops a highly stretchable and high-performance organic polymer semiconductor.
Eddies: Circular currents and their influence on the world’s hottest ocean
Water from the Pacific Ocean flows into the Indian Ocean via the Indonesia Archipelago thanks to a vast network of currents that act as a conveyor belt, transporting warmth and nutrients. Currents can sometimes form circular motions and these are known…