Category: Engineering

  • 3 spy satellites, recon drones, nukes on North Korea’s 2024 threat list

    3 spy satellites, recon drones, nukes on North Korea’s 2024 threat list

    Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un has ended 2023 by announcing further military buildup and reaffirming the possibility of further nuclear testing in 2024. During the ruling Worker’s Party of Korea’s end-of-year meeting, Jong-Un announced plans for further military development in the coming year, including launching three more spy satellites, building…

  • Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

    Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

    A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 hit north central Japan, media reports claimed. The Japan Meteorological Agency gave a warning about possible tsunamis along the coasts of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures after some strong shakes in the western areas. Evacuation advisories have been issued to residents around the area. According to latest…

  • Want to quit smoking? Scientists find alternative to nicotine patches

    Want to quit smoking? Scientists find alternative to nicotine patches

    When individuals decide to quit smoking, they may experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, cravings, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings. These symptoms are primarily due to the sudden drop in nicotine levels. To counterbalance that, smokers use nicotine patches as a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), which helps them quit smoking. Scientists claim they…

  • Research at MSK unlocks new potentials in cancer treatment

    Research at MSK unlocks new potentials in cancer treatment

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has spearheaded revolutionary research unveiling groundbreaking strides in cancer treatment and understanding disease mechanisms. Their discoveries include CAR T cell therapy targeting specific antigens in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), insights into the genetic element LINE-1, revelations on blood stem cell regulation, and a promising immunotherapy technique targeting CD47, showcasing…

  • Get well faster with these wearable nanotechnology sensors

    Get well faster with these wearable nanotechnology sensors

    Engineers at the University of Delaware believe they can revolutionize how we monitor human health using nanomaterial-based sensors embedded in clothing. Led by Professor Erik Thostenson and funded by the National Science Foundation’s Partnerships for Innovation program, the team developed sensors that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday fabrics and offer real-time data on human…

  • Unveiling the Secret of non-reciprocal molecule interactions

    Unveiling the Secret of non-reciprocal molecule interactions

    In a discovery, scientists from the University of Maine and Penn State have unveiled a new phenomenon: molecules engage in interactions without the influence of external forces. Contrary to traditional scientific understanding, these non-reciprocal interactions defy the conventional rules governing fundamental forces like gravity and electromagnetism. In our daily lives, we often witness interactions that…

  • Can SEIDA help China break through US chip restrictions?

    Can SEIDA help China break through US chip restrictions?

    In the ongoing technological rivalry between the United States and China, the battle for supremacy in chip technology has become a key focal point. The production of advanced microchips, vital for both economic and military dominance, has led to intense efforts by Washington to control China’s access to crucial microchip design tools. US President Joe…

  • Top 7 health stories of 2023 — Interesting Engineering

    Top 7 health stories of 2023 — Interesting Engineering

    The year 2023 was a remarkable one for health and medicine, as researchers and innovators made breakthroughs in various fields, from obesity and diabetes to infectious diseases and cancer. In this article, we will review the top 7 health stories of 2023 that captured our attention and imagination, and explore their implications for the future…

  • The Concorde: Revolutionizing Air Travel

    The Concorde: Revolutionizing Air Travel

    The Concorde, an iconic Franco-British supersonic airliner, broke boundaries for nearly three decades, demonstrating that time could be bought with money. Its historic flight from New York to London in under three hours in 1996 showcased its unmatched speed and engineering brilliance. Born from a collaboration between France and the UK, its development commenced in…

  • The likelihood of quark matter cores in huge neutron stars

    The likelihood of quark matter cores in huge neutron stars

    Within the depths of massive neutron stars lies an realm where matter defies conventional understanding. An international collaborative effort led by researchers from the University of Helsinki has ventured into this cosmic domain, seeking answers to the fundamental question of neutron star cores possibly hosting quark matter. Neutron stars, remnants of massive stellar explosions, captivate…