For the first time, scientists have observed how tiny metal "thorns" called dendrites sprout inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause the batteries to short-circuit. Their findings, published in ...

The 3D printed spotted eagle ray is a stunning example of creative design and engineering. With flexible joints and a flowing shape, the model can actually move in a way that mimics the graceful ...

More than a century before quantum mechanics was born, Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton stumbled onto an idea that would quietly foreshadow one of the deepest truths in physics. While ...

Engineers have discovered an unexpected link between two very different realms of physics: the behavior of electrons in ...

Abstract: Digitization is changing many fields of our society. Technical systems in particular are undergoing major changes. Tomorrow’s systems are characterized by their autonomy, high level of ...

Abstract: It is traditionally believed that the role of cultural courses in application-oriented engineering colleges is weak. Based on the comprehensive analysis of the course learning and employment ...