Engineering

How U.S. policies are reshaping the semiconductor industry

Credit: DepositPhotosAs tech tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, the semiconductor industry has emerged as a key battleground in this intense geopolitical conflict.Recent U.S. export restrictions have made Nvidia's H20 chip unavailable to Chinese buyers, raising questions about the future of global chip design, innovation, and market access.Valeria Bertacco, a leading expert in...

Saudi Arabia Launches New Island Giga-Project

Laheq is a luxurious island resort that will be centered around a large ring-shaped structure hosting hotels and homesRed Sea GlobalSaudi Arabia has introduced another ambitious addition to its vast Red Sea development—a luxury destination called Laheq. Part of the country’s broader push to shift from an oil-dependent economy to a global tourism hotspot,...

Kia Introduces the EV4, an Affordable Electric Sedan Aimed at the U.S. Market

Image Credits:Rebecca BellanKia unveiled its 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, marking its first global electric sedan and targeting buyers seeking a more budget-friendly EV.It's uncertain whether U.S. consumers will embrace a sedan, and Kia isn’t fully banking on it just yet. The EV4 is already on sale...

Innovative Office Brings a Decade-Long Architectural Vision to Life

The Gambit Office, by KWK Promes, took 11 years to realize and provides an eye-catching office for a pipe distribution companyJuliusz SokołowskiIn architecture, the principle of form follows function is foundational—but few buildings embody this concept as boldly as the Gambit Office, created by KWK Promes. Designed for a company specializing in pipe distribution,...

World’s Most Powerful V12 Engine Uses Jet Ignition to Lower Emissions

Zenvo has been developing the Mjølner V12 for years, and the first complete model is the next step toward getting Aurora hypercars speeding around tracks and highwaysZenvoDo you recall the Mjølner? Not the mythical hammer of Thor, but the ground-shaking V12 engine that Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo has been developing. Well, scratch off the...

Hyundai’s New Hydrogen SUV Offers 435 Miles of Range and 1-Ton Towing

The updated Nexo SUV gets all-new styling cues, the most prominent of which are in the front fascia and lightingHyundai Motor CompanyHyundai has unveiled its second-generation Nexo SUV in South Korea, featuring a fresh design, improved range, and, for the first time in the FCEV category, towing capability.Surprisingly, Hyundai has been producing the hydrogen-powered...

Sleek Miami Skyscraper Harnesses Solar Energy

The Residences at 1428 Brickell skyscraper - the tallest of the buildings in this image - is currently under construction on the coast in MiamiThe Boundary for YtechConstruction is underway on a striking new skyscraper in Miami, Florida. This residential tower will feature a sculpted exterior and solar-panel-integrated windows to reduce reliance on the...

Feeling The future: New Wearable Device Mimics The Complexity of Human Touch

Credit: PixabayNorthwestern University engineers have developed a groundbreaking haptic technology that goes beyond simple vibrations to replicate complex touch sensations.While traditional haptic feedback relies on basic buzzing, human skin is equipped with sensors that detect pressure, stretching, and movement. The new compact, wireless device sits on the skin and applies force in multiple directions,...

Nissan Leaf to be Transformed into a 373-Mile Crossover by 2026

The 2026 Nissan Leaf gets significantly more range than the outgoing model, but its bland styling makes it blend into the crowded electric SUV marketNissanFor years, the Nissan Leaf hatchback dominated global EV sales after its 2010 debut. Now, it's set for a major transformation. Next year, it will launch in the US and...

Biodiesel Wastewater Treatment: Harnessing Carbon and Recovering Valuable Compounds

Manufacturing biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, produces CO2 and wastewater containing pollutants. A University of Michigan research team troubleshoots an energy-efficient electrochemical method to capture CO2 and valuable chemicals while treating wastewater. Credit: ACS PublicationsBiodiesel offers a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, but its production generates CO2 and hazardous wastewater, requiring additional steps for...