This engine doesn’t power anything in particular except our deeper understanding of thermodynamics as well microscopic processes within our bodies.

A tiny, particle-sized engine that runs at temperatures approaching the innermost core of the Sun could open a window into ...

Scientists develop a microscopic heat engine that achieves 100% efficiency, accomplishing what seemed impossible.

Solar panels do a remarkable job during the day; however, the hours when people need the most electricity rarely coincide ...

Quantum thermodynamics explores the fundamental principles governing energy conversion at the smallest scales, where quantum effects such as coherence and entanglement significantly influence the ...

This engine won't be fueling interstellar missions, but still finds an unexpected way to use deep space energy to generate ...

Researchers have created a device that generates mechanical power at night by harnessing the natural temperature difference between warm ground and the cold of outer space. Engineers at the, Davis, ha ...