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Smart materials are materials that can respond to changes in their environment, such as temperature, pressure, light, or electricity. These materials have unique properties that make them useful in engineering fields like robotics, aerospace, and even healthcare.
Engineers are increasingly turning to nature for inspiration in the field of bio-inspired robotics. This approach leverages the millions of years of evolutionary refinement found in living organisms to develop innovative robotic solutions. By studying how animals and plants have adapted to their environments, engineers gain valuable insights into efficient design and functionality.
Earthquakes can cause massive destruction, but engineers have developed smart ways to make buildings safer. By using innovative materials and designs, they can create structures that withstand the shaking forces of an earthquake.
Lucid Motors demonstrates sustainability and efficiency with their new EV: the Lucid Air Pure. With it's estimated range of over 400 miles on a single charge, it is among the most impressive EVs when it comes to efficiency and mileage.
Eco-friendly houses, also known as sustainable homes, are created to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and occupant health. Eco-friendly homes use a variety of environmental-friendly practices that help lower your carbon footprint and reduce waste as much as possible.
Tidal energy is a type of renewable energy powered by the movement of ocean tides. Tidal power is a type of hydroelectric energy, and is harnessed by tidal streams generators, barrages, and tidal lagoons.
Hydroelectric plants work by falling water turning turbines, which produced mechanical energy, and the generator then convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy, which can then be stored and supplied to the public. Hydroelectric energy is used all around the world, and is the most used form of renewable energy. While hydroelectricity has its pros, like being a clean source of energy, there are also negative sides to look at.
A wind turbine is a piece of machinery, typically between 60 and 120 meters tall. Wind turbines have 3 large metal blades that spin and are connected to a drive shaft which turns the generator, thus creating electricity. Wind turbines can be connected to a power grid and can supply electricity to wherever it is needed. Wind energy is fully renewable, like solar, which means it is replenished at a higher rate than it is used.
On October 13th, 2024, SpaceX launched the fifth test flight of the Starship. Towering at almost 400 feet tall, Starship is made of two components: the Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy rocket. The Super Heavy rocket is about 230 feet tall, while the Starship rocket is about 160 feet tall. The purpose of Starship is to soon carry crew and cargo to the Moon, and eventually Mars.
Hydrogen cars, or FCEVs, are often in debate about becoming more dominant and sustainable for the future than electric vehicles (EVs). Many people interested in buying electric cars wonder if choosing a hydrogen-powered car would be better for them in the long run. While some people prefer electric vehicles, some experts speculate that hydrogen cars can overtake the popularity of electric cars and become more dominant on the roads.
