Discover how to create a simple thermal motor using an aluminum can and two small DC motors. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates each stage of building a DIY thermal engine that transforms heat ...

A new class is coming to the UA next semester that will move scientists from the laboratory into the kitchen. Srinivas Manne, an associate professor of physics, will teach the new course, titled The ...

Touch the back of a laptop and it often feels warm. This is because part of the energy used for computation and communication ...

Compact and efficient: prototype of a working, pocket-sized neutron detector made with semiconductor rich in lithium-6. (Courtesy: Northwestern University/Argonne National Laboratory) A semiconductor ...