UCLA Engineers Unveil High-Speed Solid-State Thermal Transistor for Advanced Heat Control
UCLA engineers have unveiled a novel solid-state thermal transistor capable of rapidly switching heat flows on and off using an electric field—a long-sought innovation that could usher in a new era of advanced heat management technologies. The research team's room-temperature thermal transistor demonstrated record-high speeds, switching cycles, and...
Countdown to the Fastest Human-Made Object: Parker Solar Probe’s Date with the Sun
A groundbreaking moment in space exploration will arrive in just under a year. On December 24, 2024, NASA's revolutionary Parker Solar Probe will achieve the closest-ever human-made approach to the Sun. Travelling at a blistering 195 km/s, the probe will race past our star a mere 6.1 million...
New Strategy Improves Accuracy of Snake-Inspired Robots for Complex Environments
Slithering through rubble and debris, a robotic snake winds deep inside a collapsed building. Guided by algorithms and remote sensors, it deftly navigates tight spaces and shifting wreckage. Behind it, a rescue worker monitors the feed from its camera eyes, searching for trapped victims. Scenarios like this demonstrate...