Refrigeration today is something we can easily take for granted. But in the early 1800s, there was one entirely different method of cooling.

In the early years of the nineteenth century, steam engines were at work in a variety of practical uses. However, they were still imperfect in many ways. One particular problem were the boilers, that ...

The Stirling external combustion engine has fascinated gear heads since its inception, and while the technology has never enjoyed widespread commercialization, there’s a vibrant community of tinkerers ...

Earlier this week, we wrote about setbacks at some Silicon Valley companies with new solar technology. They’re built on real science and work in the labs, but they’re grappling with the real-world ...

Refrigeration is commonplace in the modern era. We use it to keep our food from spoiling, to cool our homes and workplaces, and to keep our car cabins from becoming saunas. There are even specific ...