Researchers have developed a breakthrough MEMS accelerometer that operates differential resonators at different vibration modes. This innovation simultaneously solves temperature drift and measurement dead zone problems that have plagued high-precision inertial sensors for decades.
Researchers have developed an AI system that reconstructs high-resolution plasma measurements from limited diagnostics. This breakthrough could solve critical measurement challenges in fusion reactors and accelerate clean energy development.
Scientists have identified over 500 new retron systems through metagenomic analysis, with several showing dramatically improved gene editing capabilities. The most promising retron demonstrated tenfold higher efficiency than previous standards while maintaining high specificity.
Researchers have reportedly discovered a vast array of previously unknown retron reverse transcriptases through comprehensive metagenomic analysis, according to a recent Nature Biotechnology publication. The study states that scientists developed a specialized bioinformatics pipeline to identify retron-RTs from bacterial and archaeal genomes, including approximately 2 million partially assembled bacterial genomes from the human microbiome. This approach led to the identification of more than 500 high-confidence, nonredundant retrons with well-annotated msr-msd sequences, which were subsequently classified into 11 distinct phylogenetic clades.
The Engineering Council of South Africa and South African Institution of Civil Engineering will host a major sustainability symposium in March 2026. The event aims to address climate resilience, water security, and digital transformation in engineering. Over 300 delegates are expected to attend the two-day gathering in Sandton.
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) will host a significant engineering symposium in March 2026, according to recent announcements. The event, scheduled for March 25-26 at the Galleria in Sandton, aims to strengthen engineering’s role in national and continental development through sustainable practices.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking cement composite inspired by oyster shells that demonstrates 17 times greater toughness than conventional cement. The bio-inspired material maintains strength while dramatically improving crack resistance through microscopic hexagonal patterning.
Engineering researchers have reportedly achieved a major breakthrough in construction materials science by developing a cement composite that demonstrates 17 times greater toughness than conventional cement. According to reports from Princeton University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the innovation draws inspiration from the remarkable properties of nacre, the iridescent material lining oyster shells commonly known as mother of pearl.
