Case Study: The Ernest E. Tschannen Science Complex
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Scientists Develop Energy-Saving 'Liquid Window'
Material shown to reduce up to 45 percent of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning energy consumption in buildings in simulations, compared to traditional glass windows
Combining Science and Design to Measure Our Exposure to Light
Researchers at EPFL's Laboratory of Integrated Performance in Design have teamed up with teachers and students from Geneva School of Art and Design to develop a light sensor concept
Smart Software Could Pave Way for Changing How Things Get Designed, Made, and Supplied
Current tools for structure design, such as computer-aided design and finite-element analysis, require a lot of knowledge and training to use
Durability vs. Recyclability: Dueling Goals in Making Electronics More Sustainable
In theory, a product that is both easy to recycle and more durable would be the pinnacle of environmentally responsible product design
Creating Attraction between Molecules Deep in the Periodic Table
Fundamental advance in supramolecular chemistry opens door to new materials with unusual properties
Could Gulls' Wings Inspire Smarter Airplane Design?
Flexing a single elbow joint enables gulls to adapt their wing shape to gusty conditions
MIT Engineers Fly First-Ever Plane with No Moving Parts
The silent, lightweight aircraft doesn’t depend on fossil fuels or batteries
Novel Machine Learning Based Framework Could Lead to Breakthroughs in Material Design
How do materials scientists actually invent new materials? Through experimentation
Surprising Findings on the Physics of Water Entry Could Lead to Smarter Design of Ships
The phenomenon of objects entering water is commonplace, yet a full understanding of the physics of water entry remains elusive