A new era of heat pumps: flexible alloy heats and cools 20 times better during deformation

News Technologies 05-27-2025 at 14:03 comment
Specialists from the The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed a new flexible alloy made of titanium and niobium, which heats up when stretched and cools down when compressed.

«Achilles’ heel» fusion reactors — research makes fusion safer and more reliable

News Technologies 05-05-2025 at 12:29 comment
Scientists from the University of Surrey in the UK have used a new method for detecting microscopic defects in welded joints thermonuclear reactors.

«Survive» in space and lava: scientists have created a supermetal that can withstand temperatures from -196 °C to 600 °C

News Science and space 04-23-2025 at 14:15 comment
Scientists at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea have created a nickel-based alloy that remains strong and flexible even at temperatures ranging from -196 °C to 600 °C.

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