Did ancient technological advancements drive social innovation, or vice versa? Studying cause and effect in the ancient world may seem like a fool’s errand, but researchers built a database to do just that.

Researchers used an old theory on vibrating plane wings to study how fish swim so well. They were able to double the swimming efficiency of their robotic fish over a range of speeds.

The researchers hope scientists and regulators will consider a broader class of compounds in evaluating cancer risk due to PAH exposure.

The results provide a blueprint for finding such systems in the universe’s quieter, emptier regions.

New algorithm could enable fast, nimble drones for time-critical operations such as search and rescue.

Probabilistic programming language allows for fast, error-free answers to hard AI problems, including fairness.

Applied in the field, a new model reduced quakes from oil and gas processes; could help manage seismic events from carbon sequestration.

Model could help predictive virtual models become standard practice in engineering.

News results point to unexpected, illegal production of several CFCs in recent years.

Fifth-year nuclear science and engineering graduate student Arunkumar Seshadri looks to develop materials and fuels that can better withstand the extreme conditions in nuclear reactors.