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MIT developed heat engine has no moving parts --- is more efficient than a steam turbine

Engineers at MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have designed a heat engine with no moving parts.

'Helical Engine' could reach 99% the speed of light, NASA scientists says

When it comes to space, there's a problem with our human drive to go all the places and see all the things. A big problem. It's, well, space

Tiny motors take a big step forward

Researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas created the first ever solid-state optical nanomotor.

MIT heat engine has no moving parts --- is as efficient as a steam turbine

A heat engine with no moving parts converts heat to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency - better than traditional steam turbines.