On account of the energy turn and the turn away from the nuclear energy, alternative energy sources win more and more in meaning. However, the electricity…
In 1965 Gordon Moore formulated the law that came to be named after him, which states that the complexity of integrated circuits doubles every one to two…
While a petri dish is circular, the simplest way to create a uniform electric field is based on a rectangular shape. These different geometries prevent…
MinXSS will operate for up to 12 months. The CubeSat observes soft X-rays from the sun, which can disrupt Earth's upper atmosphere and hamper radio and GPS…
Intricate tasks that require dexterous in-hand manipulation — rolling, pivoting, bending, sensing friction and other things humans do effortlessly with our…
Organic light-emitting diodes have already found acceptance as a light source in first luminaires on the market on rigid glass. However, far larger shares of…
Thermoelectric generators can utilise the smallest temperature differences
In a research project with the University of Cambridge, UK in and around London Heathrow airport a sensor network with 50 stations has been installed measuring…
Small-scale electricity systems provide uneven benefits and limited service options, according to a new study published today from researchers at the…
Within the scope of a research project, the Oel-Waerme-Institut examines the effectiveness of mineral oil additives and their fulfillment of minimum…
Seven partners for various scientific issues
Billions of people around the world rely on polluting and inefficient kerosene lamps for household lighting. Yet transitioning away from kerosene and reducing…
In a new study recently published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers from Columbia Engineering, Cornell, and Stanford have demonstrated heat transfer can be…
Gurpreet Singh, associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, and his research team created the battery electrode using silicon oxycarbide-glass…
The integrity of large structures like bridges, high-rise buildings, wind turbines, and large aircrafts is deeply related with security. Nowadays, due to the…
A team of scientists from Hokkaido University and the multinational electronics company TDK Corporation in Japan has developed a method to improve the…