Engineering

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,...

The World´s First 6G Technology From Japan

Credit: CanvasThe network is capable of transmitting five HD movies per second and has the potential to revolutionize telecommunications, offering applications ranging from ultra-HD streaming to real-time communication.Telecommunications CompaniesJapanese telecommunications companies, including DOCOMO, NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation and Fujitsu, have announced the development of a 6G wireless device that promises to be 20 times...

SpaceX Unveils New Streamlined Spacesuits

3D printing creates the EVA suit helmet using polycarbonate materials. Credit: SpaceXSpaceX has unveiled its latest Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suits, which could debut in low-Earth orbit by the end of summer. These new suits represent an evolution from the current Dragon mission spacesuits, limited to pressurized environments. Unlike their predecessors, the EVA suits enable...

Learning Center Fuses Traditional and Modern Timber Craft

The Makers' KUbe's timber structure will be covered in glass, protecting it while ensuring lots of light insideKilographThe renowned design studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled designs for a groundbreaking timber college building. The structure will blend advanced engineered wood with traditional Japanese joinery methods to form a distinctive and eco-friendly learning environment.The...

Magic Floors: Disney’s Inventor Strikes Again!

Disney ParksLanny Smoot is famous for making inventions that seem like magic tricks to most people who aren't experts in engineering. He's made floating heads, a lightsaber that can expand, retract, and glow, and now, he's transformed the way floors work.At 68 years old, Smoot is the top inventor at Walt Disney Co. in...

Robotic Arm 3D-Prints Two-Story House

The 27-ft-high curvy Phoenix House is now on display in Austin, TexasIconIcon's latest 3D construction printer can construct two-story concrete buildings quicker and more cost-effectively than its previous Vulcan printer. This technology has been utilized to erect a 27-foot-high structure named Phoenix House, currently showcased in Austin, Texas.Since debuting its inaugural 3D-printed house at...

The $45K Rivian R2, with the Budget-Friendly R3, Enters the e-SUV Market

The R3 will be based on the same midsize platform as the R2 but will be smaller and cheaperRivianRivian announced the launch of the smaller R2 SUV alongside the new R3 and R3X models, unveiling its SUV product roadmap. Built on Rivian's latest midsize platform, these vehicles offer diverse battery options, providing a range...

China Unveils New Stealth Aircraft Utilizing Plasma Technology

Chinese Air Force J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets Showcase Skills at Air Show in Changchun, Jilin Province. Credit: Yang Pan/China Ministry of Defense.Traditionally, aircraft are designed to be highly visible for safety reasons, except military planes, which prioritize stealth. Various methods have been employed to minimize visibility through materials, design, and technologies to reduce the...

One Za’abeel: Defying Gravity with the World’s Longest Cantilever Building

An artistic rendering depicting One Za’abeel prior to its construction. Credit: SIRO/Kerzner InternationalOne Za'abeel, a striking double-skyscraper gracing Dubai's bustling skyline, is poised to claim the title of the world's most extended cantilever building. In simple terms, a cantilever is a structure that extends horizontally beyond its vertical support, creating an overhang without the...

Apple TV, Music and Devices Now in Windows Apps

Credit: CanvasThis week, Apple is officially releasing its Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Devices apps for Windows. These apps were first introduced in a preview version last year, but now Apple has removed the preview label after collaborating with Microsoft to launch them.The three apps, along with a revamped iCloud for Windows app,...