Research on machines, structures, and mechanical design. Covers metal foam for safer cars, drone flight paths, crumpling mechanics, and materials behavior.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new probe that can detect the motion of molecules in polymers as they are being stretched. This breakthrough allows for a fundamental understanding of polymer behavior, which can improve material design and mechanical properties.
Researchers aim to understand the physics of auto airbags to design futuristic airbags with enhanced safety features. Preliminary findings suggest two modifications that could improve airbag safety, including reducing propellant use and installing an aspirator behind the dashboard.
Graduate students will work with leaders in biorobotics and neuro-mechanical prostheses, designing agile robots and creating devices to restore movement. The program aims to educate scientists and engineers for multidisciplinary teams.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method to create smaller, faster computer chips by stacking electronic devices in vertically connected layers. The technique, called epitaxial lateral overgrowth, allows for the creation of multiple layers of transistors with extremely short connections, leading to faster and denser cir...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have invented a micropump that utilizes the repeated growth and collapse of a single bubble to push liquids through narrow channels. The bubble-powered pump has no moving mechanical parts, making it unlikely to wear out quickly.
The sensor uses sound waves to analyze the sugar content of the melon, with promising results showing a correlation between signal frequency and actual sugar content. The device is fast, user-friendly, durable, and reasonably priced, making it a viable solution for growers worldwide.
The Whitaker Foundation has awarded over $7.5 million to biomedical researchers at 29 universities to tackle medical problems and improve human health. The grants support innovative research in areas like regenerative medicine, biomechanics, and tissue engineering.
Virginia Tech students will design and develop a hybrid vehicle using the new fuel cell, which produces zero emissions. The team aims to make effective use of the fuel cell in combination with a battery pack.
Researchers will study advanced technologies to minimize earthquake damage and losses in critical facilities like hospitals. They will examine retrofitting methods, smart materials systems, and monitoring systems to detect post-earthquake damage.
Researchers develop tiny coated beads that can release drugs directly onto tumors in response to chemical signals. The beads are designed to remain intact until exposed to sodium-rich blood plasma, at which point they swell and burst explosively, releasing the entrapped drug. This technology has potential for targeted cancer treatment.
Stanford University's Technology Ventures Co-op program accelerates the transfer of technology and science into the economy by teaching engineers entrepreneurship skills. The nine-month program places students in summer jobs with top Silicon Valley startups, providing on-the-job experience and exposure to high-tech products.
Product-based learning, developed at Stanford University, takes a radical approach to higher education by having students design and build real products for external clients. This method promotes deeper learning, relevance, and team collaboration. By working on projects that have real-world applications, students develop problem-solvin...