Engineers

Engineers make converting CO2 into useful products more practicalEngineers make converting CO2 into useful products more practical

Engineers make converting CO2 into useful products more practical

As the world struggles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, researchers are seeking practical, economical ways to capture carbon dioxide and…

4 months ago
Engineers find a way to protect microbes from extreme conditionsEngineers find a way to protect microbes from extreme conditions

Engineers find a way to protect microbes from extreme conditions

Microbes that are used for health, agricultural, or other applications need to be able to withstand extreme conditions, and ideally…

9 months ago
Engineers ‘symphonize’ cleaner ammonia productionEngineers ‘symphonize’ cleaner ammonia production

Engineers ‘symphonize’ cleaner ammonia production

Among the many chemicals we use every day, ammonia is one of the worst for the atmosphere. The nitrogen-based chemical…

12 months ago
Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damageArtificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas.…

12 months ago
Engineers invent octopus-inspired technology that can deceive and signalEngineers invent octopus-inspired technology that can deceive and signal

Engineers invent octopus-inspired technology that can deceive and signal

With a split-second muscle contraction, the greater blue-ringed octopus can change the size and color of the namesake patterns on…

1 year ago