The first marine tunnel under a mountain will be constructed in Norway, it will be located in the Fjords and comes to solve a maritime navigation issue which even its first settlers were aware of. Learn more about this excavation juggernaut.
The project developed by a Dutch engineering studio consists of a 7-storey, wind-powered “vacuum cleaner” capable of absorbing polluted air, renewing it inside the device, and releasing it back.
A brief recap of the devices and strategies to fight the propagation of a virus before it is too late.
The new urban cityscapes will be defined by innovative technologies such as 3D printing – making construction faster, cheaper and more efficient than ever.
A new coating for buildings could take us one step closer to an energy-efficient architecture.
The secret of this revolutionary new material is found at nano level, where the researchers have come up with a peculiar surface geometry to imitate the characteristics of the feet of geckos.
Science is being able to provide plants with non-native powers that are, in principle, supernatural to them: explosive-detecting spinach, species capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, vegetables sensitive to metal presence… Welcome to plant nanobionics.
A group of scientists have developed a flexible, extremely resistant fabric inspired by the scales of the gar fish.
Drones have extended their qualities from the military to many areas of our lives. Let's look at some uses that are already a reality.
Biomimicry, the term that describes technology inspired by Nature, was coined in the mid-twentieth century. Today, that approach makes it possible to create energy-saving solutions.
With onboard artificial intelligence and edge computing systems, together with built-in cameras, the autonomous Mayflower offers a glimpse into the future of sea travel and research.
This method utilizes a type of predatory bacteria to extract bioplastic from the inside of other bacteria without degrading it.
The human eye already has a rival that adds night vision and could soon help people with blindness as a prosthesis or be used in robotic systems.
By leveraging the elastocaloric effect, Chinese researchers have moved one step closer to a new generation of fridges.
Researchers have looked at tuna fish as their source of inspiration to develop more efficient propulsion systems.
5G is much more than an increase in bandwidth, it is a giant leap. And these technologies are proving it.
A Finnish company has developed a powdered protein that does away with vegetal or animal matter, as well as the need for arable land.
Scientists have developed an advanced sensor that can measure three variables with a single technology.
A team of researchers from the laboratories of Harvard and the Wyss Institute in the USA have joined forces to develop an extremely adhesive bio-glue for medical use, inspired by slugs.
A team of researchers is leveraging the ability of silk-spinning spiders to handle nanofibers.
Bionic eyes, wearables, 3D printing... Technology keeps transforming, and improving, our lives.
A sensor-equipped glove connected to a smartphone will allow the deaf-mute to speak.
An innovative technology project developed at MIT aims to transform wireless signals into a source of energy for all sorts of devices.
Scientists from several institutions have joined forces in a biomimetic research to develop a bio-inspired armor.
Powerful electronic microscopes reveal the secret of one of the sharpest sets of teeth in the animal kingdom.
Robotics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain come together to support goods traffic and its management at industrial facilities.
In addition to smartwatches that analyze the heart rate, a new generation of biosensors will improve medical treatments' effectiveness.
An innovative device produces fuel out of carbon dioxide with no other energy than sunlight
Footwear, floors, t-shirts... All of them can become a source of renewable energy thanks to TENGs, the latest generation of triboelectric nanogenerators.
By applying biomimetic principles, these sodium batteries will offer ultra-fast charging in addition to being more resistant.
In addition to smart clothing and tents, new thread-shaped batteries can be used for 3D printing
A new type of structure will allow floating offshore wind to emerge as one of the renewable energy alternatives of the future.
A 1.5 MW power plant showcases the promising potential of thermal gradient energy in the realm of renewables.
Solutions such as the Biocycler or Biohab can transform organic waste into bricks using mushroom mycelium, and NASA is already interested.
Renewable energy, electric mobility, self-driving vehicles, and pedestrian-friendly routes are some of the project's features.
The carbon-positive building will automatically seek the best orientation towards the sun and integrate new ventilation solutions to adapt to climate change.
An innovative prototype uses hexagonal mycelium tiles covering building facades as an innovative solution to air pollution.
Smart roads could benefit from a new metamaterial that detects vibrations and transforms them into energy.
The new technology will enable the treatment of industrial high-temperature water.
Ferrofluids, plastic-metabolizing bacteria or plant-based filters are some of the proposals.
The new printing technique generates circuits that can be used for smart packaging and do not require external power sources to operate.
The MIT is working on new sensors that will allow vehicles to see up to three meters deep, regardless of snow or fog.
Researchers recycle wool to create a biocompatible and programmable material that can recover its shape and, in the process, reduce waste from the textile industry.
MIT researchers develop an innovative technology to monitor marine species and the impact of climate change without the need for batteries.
The IceBot is an innovative device that can work in the coldest and harshest environments while harnessing on-site resources.
The new gadget can monitor sleep patterns and is battery-free, using motion-based triboelectric nanogenerators.
Ultrasounds like those used to remove tumors will be applied to 3D printing with waves to manufacture sensors or even organic implants.
Researchers use metamaterials to create long-range, battery-free wireless transmitters that could revolutionize the smart clothing industry.
Next-gen clothing adjusts to temperature changes, shrinking for enhanced insulation against the cold.
The effect, announced by a Chinese scientist, is achieved thanks to a mesh of cylindrical lenses that produce the refraction of light.
A look back to the most significant technological innovations that have marked a year in which, although normality was put on hold, research advanced unstoppably.
The prosthesis, intended for users lacking access to a power grid, will improve the lives of those who have lost some of their limbs.
The new app can identify specific sounds such as ambulances, alarms, or birds' chirping and convert them into notifications.
Engineers develop a new fabric suitable for clothing out of recycled polyethylene.
During the Enlightenment, several scientific breakthroughs paved the way for several of today's leading technologies, such as the first vaccine in 1796, the gas turbine in 1791, or the first battery in 1800.
Pyramidal wind turbines, portable desalination units, hydrogen bikes, and exciting V2G projects are some technological innovations that marked the year.
New sustainable batteries, biodegradable robots, and drones mimicking maple seeds were among the year's standout scientific innovations.
