Engineering

AI Uncovers a Novel Method to Enhance Titanium Alloys and Accelerate Production

Brendan Croom, a senior materials scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, is pictured in APL’s X-ray Computed Tomography Laboratory, where high-resolution imaging helps researchers analyze additively manufactured materials. Croom and his team are using artificial intelligence to optimize titanium alloy production, uncovering faster, more efficient manufacturing methods with potential applications in aerospace, shipbuilding,...

Volkswagen’s Most Affordable EV Debuts with Rivian Software Integration

Image Credits: VolkswagenVolkswagen's budget-friendly EV, the ID EVERY1—a compact four-door hatchback unveiled on Wednesday—will be the first to feature Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture, according to a source familiar with the model.Set for production in 2027, the ID EVERY1 will start at 20,000 euros ($21,500). Another model, the ID.2all, priced around 25,000 euros, is...

Self-driving Maserati breaks autonomous speed record

This Maserati features a 630 hp 3.0-liter V6 under the hood – and an AI driver behind the wheelIndy Autonomous ChallengeView 3 ImagesItaly has long been known for producing some of the fastest race car drivers in the world, and now it is also home to the fastest car-driving AI. A self-driving software developed...

Canoo CEO to Buy Assets After Bankruptcy, No Revival Expected

Canoo's assets are set to be purchased by its CEO - and most likely auctioned off thereafterCanooModular electric vehicle startup Canoo has faced significant struggles in recent years, and it seems its journey may be nearing its end. CEO Anthony Aquila is poised to purchase the bankrupt company’s assets at a fraction of the...

Engineers develop a more efficient burner to cut methane emissions.

Researchers at Southwest Research Institute and the University of Michigan developed and tested an advanced methane flare burner using additive manufacturing and machine learning. A new study found that the new design eliminated 98% of methane vented during oil production. Credit: Southwest Research InstituteResearchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan...

Space-Time-Coding Metasurface Enhances 6G Wireless Networks

Left: A conceptual illustration of the system. Right: Experimental results demonstrating the system'sProgrammable metasurfaces (PMs), also known as reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, not only reflect wireless signals but also dynamically control electromagnetic waves in real time. These smart surfaces are crucial for advancing sensing technologies and next-generation wireless communication systems.Researchers from Southeast University, the University...

Asymmetric ether solvents enhance Li-metal battery charging and stability.

Design of asymmetric solvent molecule for high-rate performance Li-metTo drive future advancements in electronics, engineers must develop batteries that charge faster, store more energy, and last longer. Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) stand out as a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which currently dominate the market.LMBs feature a lithium metal anode, unlike Li-ion batteries...

Dubai Unveils a Stunning Futuristic Tower Featuring Three Waterfalls

Therme Dubai will be centered around a tower that hosts three waterfallsDiller Scofidio + RenfroDubai unveiled an ambitious plan for what will become the world's tallest resort.Named Therme Dubai, the resort will feature an impressive 100-meter (328-foot) structure with waterfalls, swimming pools, and the largest indoor botanical gardens in the world.Architectural Design by Diller...

The Honda-Nissan Merger Ends Before it Even Started

Less than two months after making it official, Honda and Nissan called off their planned mergerChina DailyJust two months after discussing the possibility of a merger, Honda and Nissan have decided to call off their partnership plans. This move leaves Nissan, which has been facing financial struggles, to pursue alternative partnerships.A Potential Global Automotive...

A Breathtaking Opera House Covered by a Skirt-Like Solar Panel Roof

The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will be defined by a plunging roof which references a traditional local skirtBloomThe renowned Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled one of its most striking designs in recent years—a new opera house set for Kosovo. However, the visually stunning building will feature a sweeping roof inspired by...