Engineering

A Swedish company launches one of the first models of an all-electric powerboat.
James Gaines, Contributor
Low-flying aircraft could soon fill the skies. Scientists are trying to fight the noise they could bring.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Super-slender buildings can make scary noises as they sway, but acoustical consultants say they have solutions.
Nala Rogers, Staff Writer
A mystery that captivated the internet has a simple answer. At least, that’s what Colgate says.
Haley Weiss, Staff Writer
Iodine-based ion propulsion could power small satellites and help solve our space junk problem.
Jessica Orwig, Contributor
The self-powered machine kills dangerous bacteria with an electric field.
Zack Savitsky, Contributor
The new technology may one day be able to grasp microscopic objects such as human eggs.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Contenders in Nikon Small World in Motion video contest showcase wonders from the microscopic world.
Catherine Meyers, Editor
You may not know a snap fit by its name, but they're all around us from pen caps to some water bottle caps.
Inside Science Contributor
New Orleans is suffering now, but almost everywhere in the country can experience power problems during extreme weather.
Tom Metcalfe, Contributor
A new heat sensor offers an option for incorporating thermal imaging into phones.
Meeri Kim, Contributor
New e-skin can withstand profuse sweating, resulting in more accurate readings of biomedical measurements.
Karen Kwon, Contributor