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At 15,118 feet across, this new suspension bridge is the longest in the world
Explaining the incredible engineering behind the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge.
Stanford engineers made a tiny LED display that stretches like a rubber band
The light in the display may be ephemeral, but the idea behind the proof-of-concept screen could be here to stay.
Jacques Cousteau’s grandson is building a network of ocean floor research stations
The first station will be off the coast of Curaçao, and it's scheduled to be completed by 2025.
This new synthetic tooth enamel is even harder than the real thing
Enamel is so complex, it's nearly impossible to replicate. A team of engineers pulled it off anyway.
The Air Force’s plan to go green starts with sustainable jet fuel
Synthetic gas. Biomass. Are any of these new ideas achievable?
Humans are so social that we try to fit in with robots
Teaching robots simple social skills could make human interactions go smoother.
The feats of engineering that dazzled us in 2021
The Best of What’s New in engineering helps us adapt to the realities of an ever-changing world.
The 100 greatest innovations of 2021
The 34th annual Best of What’s New awards.
The truth about carbon capture technology
Buzz-worthy concepts for carbon removal have been met with both praise and controversy.
This electric car was cutting edge in 1908. What’s it like to drive it?
It was almost the Tesla of the 20th century.