Engineering

The Bugatti Tourbillon Targets 1,800-Horsepower Perfection

The Bugatti TourbillonBugattiTwo decades ago, the Veyron was introduced. Twelve years later, the Chiron arrived. Now, Bugatti's latest era begins with the Tourbillon—a luxury hybrid hypercar featuring a 277-mph (446 km/h), 1,800-hp naturally aspirated V16 engine with three electric motors.Priced at US$4 million, this timeless creation is crafted with meticulous precision akin to...

Intricate Wooden Time Machine Vehicle Takes to the Streets

Built from a concept inspired by generative AI, this eye-catching vehicle showcases its creator's extraordinary woodworking skillsND Woodworking ArtCreated to embody the idea of a time machine, this remarkable wooden vehicle, crafted by a skilled woodworking engineer, is now captivating onlookers as it rattles and hums through the streets of Vietnam.This unique vehicle is...

Electric Hypercar Breaks Rimac’s Record, Now Fastest EV

The production-intent Owl SP600 has smashed the Rimac Nevera's record to become the world's fastest electric hypercarAspark/MATJapan's Aspark has declared its Owl SP600 electric hypercar the fastest in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera's impressive 2022 record by 26.7 km/h."It has been about 10 years since we started working on the Owl hypercar," said...

Extraordinary Winged Museum Set to Open in Abu Dhabi

The Zayed National Museum's main building takes the form of a 30-m (98-ft)-tall "mound" that's inspired by the topography of the UAEFoster + PartnersConstruction is almost complete on a remarkable project in Abu Dhabi by the esteemed British firm Foster + Partners. The Zayed National Museum, characterized by its five sculpted "wings," is designed...

Toyota Tests Liquid Hydrogen Corolla in 24-Hour Race

Enlarge / "It got more attention than last year, and the development feels steadier, faster, and safer," said Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda when asked how the hydrogen-powered Corolla had improved from 2023.A couple of weekends ago, while most motorsport fans were focused on Monaco and Indianapolis, Toyota President Akio "Morizo" Toyoda participated in the Super Taikyu...

EV Charging Trees Set to be Installed on a Street Near You

"We took up the challenge of making every aspect of the on-street charging experience faster and better and can't wait to deploy our new DEAP Trees by the thousands," said Gravity founder and CEO, Moshe CohenGravity TechnologiesIn March, Gravity Technologies not only launched the fastest EV charging station in the US but also introduced...

Promising New Desalination Method Operates without Electricity

Shuqi Xu (left) and Professor Juan Felipe Torres with their first prototype of thermodiffusive desalination. Credit: ANU College of Engineering, Computing & CyberneticsResearchers at The Australian National University have introduced a novel desalination method that mitigates many of the adverse effects associated with traditional techniques and cuts energy consumption by approximately 80%.Freshwater scarcity...

The Rise and Fall of Programming Languages

Credit:CanvasIn the fast-paced world of technology, programming languages come and go. Let's delve into the top 10 dying programming languages of 2024, why they're fading away, and what this means for the future of coding.1. Visual Basic 6Visual Basic 6, developed by Microsoft in the 1990s, was once popular for building Windows desktop apps....

How to Become a Software Developer in 2024

Credit: CanvasIf you’ve ever heard about software engineers, coders, or software developer, you’re already in the realm of a fascinating digital world. In this article, we’ll explore how you can step into the shoes of a software developer, whether you're just starting or already on the path.What is Software Development?Software development is like building...

Subjecting Coffee Grounds to Ultrasonic Waves Results in a 60-second Cold Brew

According to reports, employing acoustic cavitation results in a delicious glass of cold brew. Credit: UNSW.As temperatures rise, lots of coffee lovers are switching to iced coffee. However, folks with sensitive stomachs prefer cold brew because of its lower acidity, which makes it a go-to caffeine choice all year round. Cold brew is smoother,...