Engineering

Renewable Energy Sources FAQ

September 30, 2022September 22, 2022 Science Connectedclimate change, environment, renewable energy

Renewable energy sources include wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. In the battle for renewable energy, which will come out on top? Which do you want?

Man running up a steep hill with a bridge in the background.

Engineering Health New Technologies

New Wearable Technology Reveals Secrets in Sweat

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 Science Connectedbiochemistry, health, technology

Technology may be able to sense health information like blood sugar levels anytime a user breaks a sweat, thanks to innovative engineering.

Engineering

How Oreos Could Impact 3D Printing

April 25, 2022April 20, 2022 Science Connected3D printing, food science

Have you ever wondered why, when you separate an Oreo, the filling usually sticks to one side? The reason might be the future of 3D printing.

Engineering New Technologies

Emerging Battery Tech for Energy Industry

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Science Connectedbattery technology, renewable energy

Several improvements in emerging battery technology have turned renewable energy into a more affordable and more reliable energy solution.

Engineering New Technologies

Researchers Create Flexible, Printable LED

November 2, 2021November 1, 2021 Science Connectedtechnology

Futuristic LED tech powered by crystalline structures may soon be at our fingertips, on our wrists and in our pockets.

Chemistry Engineering Get to Know a Scientist

Get to Know a Scientist: Chemical Engineer Haotian Wang

May 4, 2021April 30, 2021 Science Connectedclimate change, energy

An interview with the chemical engineer developing new nanomaterials for clean energy, climate change mitigation, water treatment, and more.

Featured image: A laser treats the surface of copper, giving it a texture that would allow the metal to instantly kill bacteria. (Purdue University/Erin Easterling)

Engineering Health

Pathogens Perish on Laser-Treated Metal

April 15, 2021May 3, 2021 Science Connectedbacteria, materials science, pathogens

Pathogens in bacteria could be eliminated on contact, according to a new study using the antimicrobial properties of copper and laser technology.

Sunlight May Be The Solution To Water Shortages

Engineering Environment New Technologies

Sunlight Solution To Water Shortages

November 11, 2020August 2, 2021 Science Connectedenvironment, ocean, Sun, water shortage

Water shortages could drop now that new technology combined with sunlight can make ocean water safe to drink in minutes.

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Our Diverse Scientific Superstars

March 30, 2020March 25, 2020 Science Connecteddiversity, Women in STEM

From Computer Science to Engineering, women continue making waves with their accomplishments. meet more diverse scientific superstars.

Engineering Environment

Are Hydropower Dams the Future of Energy?

February 5, 2020January 28, 2020 Science Connectedclimate change, fossil fuels, renewable energy

By Emily Folk @EmilySFolk Growing concerns about fossil fuels—especially their potential contributions to pollution and global warming—have individuals and governments around the globe looking for alternative sources of power. Hydropower is one of the oldest sources of electricity, already responsible for generating around 52 percent of the United States’ renewable electricity generation according to the National Hydropower Association. Hydroelectric dams are seen as some of the best options available. However, there are challenges that hydropower will need to overcome—otherwise, they may prevent the energy source’s widespread adoption. Current state of…