100 times stronger than steel yet 4 times lighter. Conductive and biocompatible. Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are fascinating materials that could channel a kaleidoscope of futuristic technologies around sustainability. They could be a key to the zero-carbon energy future transition. While … Read the rest
Defining Decentralization
Ingo Rübe, the founder of KILT Protocol defines decentralization.… Read the rest
Animated Neural Network with Feedback
Animated Neural Network — A small network with a feedback loop. This is a cartoon of a very simple fully-connected (FC) neural network with input (X), three FC hidden layers (H1, H2, H3) and the output (Y). The input was … Read the rest
Why 3D Printing Batteries Matters
Renews automatically, cancel anytime. Terms apply. 3D printing has become popular with manufacturers since it provides flexible design, rapid prototyping, cost-effectiveness, waste reduction, and a way to increase sustainability in manufacturing. We’re used to seeing 3D printed toys, shoes, tools, … Read the rest
Watch Ameca the humanoid robot in its FIRST public demo
Last year, a video of Ameca the robot’s facial expressions had the world fascinated (and terrified). But the creators of this humanoid say Ameca is the face of the future.… Read the rest
Is the Power Grid Ready for Green Energy?
Despite the rise of renewable energy, the backbone of the power grid is fossil fuels. Adapting the grid to green energy sources is more complicated than flipping a switch.… Read the rest
Lithium for EV Batteries Is in High Demand, but Protesters Push Back | WSJ
Lithium prices are rising as demand for the key ingredient in electric car batteries grows, amid a broader push to move away from oil and gas. But the extraction of the metal is time-consuming and potentially harmful to the environment, … Read the rest
How Does Cryptocurrency Work? Blockchain Explained for Beginners
Almost all money in the world is already digital, entries in a ledger which is usually managed by a bank. Only a small portion exists as physical, such as cash or coins. Given that we already have a mostly digital … Read the rest
How Electricity Generation Really Works
The importance of electricity in our modern world can hardly be overstated. What was a luxury a hundred years ago is now a critical component to the safety, prosperity, and well-being of nearly everyone. Generation is the first step electricity … Read the rest
The interesting engineering behind the SHAPE of Train wheels
Have you ever wondered why the train wheel shape is conical, not straight. Let’s explore this simple, but genius invention in detail.… Read the rest