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World's most powerful X-ray laser set for massive upgrade that will help us better understand the atomic world
By Rory Bathgate published
Researchers will be able to analyze chemical compounds and atoms in greater detail than ever before using the brightest, clearest laser of its kind anywhere in the world

32 weird technologies that never took off
By Tim Danton published
We've seen many big hitters capture our imagination, alongside a handful of oddities and misfits that were less successful.

Largest ever fully electric concept plane could take to the skies by 2033
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
The Elysian E9X is a 90-seater plane that can one day travel up to 620 miles — and it's based on research that claims our previous assumptions on battery-electric aircraft were wrong.

A potentially deadly, irreversible lung disease is striking workers who make popular quartz countertops
By Emily Cooke published
A new study exposes the deadly risks facing workers who make engineered stone countertops.

What is engineering?
By Jim Lucas published
Reference Engineering is the application of science and math to solve problems. Here we explore the different types of engineering.

Bend & Snap: Origami Inspires New Ways to Fold Curved Objects
By Andrew Silver published
A new mathematical rule explains how simple, 3D curved surfaces — such as domes or saddles — can be folded and snapped into new positions or to form different structures.

What Is Environmental Engineering?
By Jim Lucas published
Environmental engineering is the branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects.

Is Car Hacking the Next Big Security Threat?
By Alyssa Danigelis published
As automobiles incorporate more navigation and wireless communication technologies, could these super-connected cars become increasingly vulnerable to hackers?
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