RoboticsApril 6, 2022
Birds Make Better Bipedal Bots Than Humans Do
A new machine called BirdBot balances walking efficiency and speed
Engineering
BiotechMarch 1, 2022
Artificial Neuron Snaps a Venus Flytrap Shut
Researchers say that such bio-integrated systems could be the future of prosthetics
New Issue: Science’s Impossible Questions. Read Now
OpinionFebruary 24, 2022
The Culture of Engineering Overlooks the People It’s Supposed to Serve
We must start teaching undergraduates to think about those for whom they design
EngineeringFebruary 4, 2022
Synthetic Enamel Could Make Teeth Stronger and Smarter
Scientists say that the new material is even more durable than real dental enamel
EngineeringJanuary 1, 2022
3-D-Printed Chicken Dinner Cooked by Lasers
A laser-focused chef prints and cooks complex designs
EngineeringDecember 14, 2021
Top 10 Emerging Tech of 2021
The World Economic Forum and Scientific American team up to highlight technological advances that could change the world—including self-fertilizing crops, on-demand drug manufacturing, breath-sensing diagnostics and 3-D-printed houses.
EngineeringDecember 1, 2021
Top 10 Emerging Technologies for 2021
Innovations to help tackle societal challenges—especially climate change
VaccinesNovember 16, 2021
This Cheap Device Could Expand the World’s Access to Vaccines
A new delivery method for certain vaccines could make the lifesaving treatments more effective and accessible
OpinionNovember 12, 2021
The Right to Repair Should be Protected by Law
The U.S. Congress needs to uphold the freedom to repair electronic devices
Materials ScienceNovember 8, 2021
Seashells Inspire New Superstrong Glass Composite
The novel material mimics the layered structure of nacre
RoboticsOctober 29, 2021
Firefighting Robots Go Autonomous
Both independent and remote-controlled machines can save lives
Climate ChangeOctober 28, 2021
The Infrastructure Bill Is Desperately Needed, Engineers Say
One of the experts who grades U.S. utilities every four years explains what needs to be fixed