4+ hour, 4+ min ago  (536+ words) A multidisciplinary study, using a variety of analytical techniques, revealed a never-before-seen paint mixture in Hispania. A new chemical study of the splendid wall paintings of the Domus of Salvius in present-day Cartagena discovered a previously unknown ancient recipe for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (342+ words) New fabric panels act like sweaters for buildings, boosting warmth and reducing heating energy use significantly. The system, created by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, works like a thermal layer for buildings. When placed on outside walls, the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (428+ words) The innovation could raise annual solar power generation by up to seven percent in dense cities. Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel hot spots and increases the power output, thus improving their…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (568+ words) Get 50% Off Annual Get Exclusive Tech content, Expert Engineering Insights, No Ads! There is an urgent need for sustainable solutions for a rapidly growing population, especially as the global housing crisis deepens. In recent years, additive manufacturing, or 3 D printing,…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (592+ words) Its purpose is to deliver low-cost, low-carbon housing capabilities here on Earth. Depiction of spider-like robot on Moon. Clyde Webster/Crest Robotics " An advanced, spider-like robot is set to tackle construction challenges in Australia and potentially assist in building on…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (564+ words) A two-story house wall with window openings is subjected to controlled pressure. The researchers conducted a series of such experiments at Empa. Swiss researchers have overturned the assumption that windowed timber walls offer no structural support after they proved that…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (213+ words) By combining renewable heating, cooling, and'smart EV charging in a single unit, only one electrical connection is required. The integrated system enables maximum energy efficiency. An integrated heat pump and electric vehicle (EV) charger has been launched to allow homeowners…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (513+ words) The Coffeematic PC joins a 20-year tradition of bizarre coffee machine computers. The inner workings of the Coffeematic PC Have you ever imagined a computer made out of a coffee machine? It might sound far-fetched to you, but not to…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (577+ words) Built to be safe around people, SCCRUB blends flexibility and strength to take on stubborn grime without rigid hardware. Soft robotic arm with a yellow scrubbing brush cleans a dirty glass dish in lab test. As much as I love…...