New eco-friendly, decomposing construction foam unveiled
Researchers have come up with a new, more eco-friendly and effective form of building insulation material. The...
The secret behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa's resilience is revealed
A team of engineers has finally solved the mystery of how the seemingly unstable Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy...
Scientists build an alien ocean to test NASA submarine
Researchers at Washington State University have constructed a replica of Titan's oceans to test a NASA submarine...
Incredible new "super wood" is as strong as steel
It's a twig, it's a branch, it's... Super Wood! Researchers at the University of Maryland have created a so-called...
Video: NASA tests its supersonic Mars parachute for the first time
NASA just performed the first test of its supersonic parachute as part of its Mars 2020 mission. This essential...
Origami-inspired clothing line that grows with kids wins Dyson award
The cost of keeping a growing child clothed is oftentimes staggering, which is why this expanding origami-inspired...
NASA is hiring a ‘Planetary Protection Officer’ - and the job pays six figures
If you grew up loving Men in Black and Independence Day, we may have found the gig for you. NASA is hiring a “planetary...
New metal 3D printer is 100x faster, 10x cheaper than existing laser technologies
3D-metal printing could very easily become the go-to method for manufacturing around the world. Desktop Metal just...
The Armadillo Vault's hundreds of limestone slabs are held together without glue
ETH Zurich’s Block Research Group worked in collaboration with engineering firm Ochsendorf DeJong & Block...
This Italian elevator transports passengers vertically and horizontally
Genoa, Italy, is a gorgeous city built right into the seaside mountains. But the vertical landscape makes it difficult...
Dominique Perrault plants 8 giant metal trees in the heart of Naples, Italy
Besides providing new great urban space for the city and commercial gallery, Piazza Garibaldi links the underground...
Circular bridge in Uruguay lets drivers slow down and enjoy the view
https://youtu.be/eogk3KdZyzs "The concept of the Puente Laguna Garzon was to transform a traditional vehicular...
Origami-inspired "zippered tubes" create super strong structures that fold down flat
Taking inspiration from origami is nothing new. Kayaks, furniture, museums, and space-based solar panels have all...
This 3D-printed mini jet engine can roar up to 33,000 RPM
When it comes to 3D printing parts for aircraft and other heavy machinery, engineers have barely scratched the...
Architecture students create 3D printing robots that can build just about anywhere
A team of students at California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco has developed autonomous, mobile 3D...
