New ultrasonic sensor can detect hidden defects in extreme industrial environments

Engineers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have developed a new ultrasonic sensing technology that can detect structural defects in...

A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles

One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life. Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...

‘Forever chemicals’ found in many fruits and vegetables in California

Fruits and vegetables are widely known as some of the healthiest foods people can eat. They provide vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and many nutrients that...

A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles

One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life. Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...

Scientists discover how “selfish” genes kill rival sperm to cheat evolution

Scientists have uncovered how certain “selfish” genes cheat the normal rules of inheritance by destroying rival sperm cells. The discovery helps explain a long-standing mystery...

AI eye test could help detect vision loss disease earlier

Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of permanent blindness in the world. It slowly damages the optic nerve, which is the bundle...

Scientists use light to make molecules rotate on atomically thin materials

Scientists have discovered a way to make molecules sitting on a flat surface rotate together using extremely short flashes of light. The discovery could eventually...

This smart pillow lets users play music and podcasts with a hug

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a prototype “smart pillow” designed to help people enjoy music, podcasts, or audiobooks before sleep without...

Sneaker-sized “electronic dolphin” robot could revolutionize oil spill cleanup

Engineers in Australia have developed a small robot designed to help clean up oil spills more safely and efficiently. The device, nicknamed the “Electronic Dolphin,”...

AI helps doctors choose best depression drugs and improve treatment

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...

Scientists revive 100-year-old material to create powerful new infrared devices

Scientists at Stanford University have discovered a new way to use some of the oldest known semiconductor materials to improve infrared technology. Their work could...

Scientists build AI chip powered by light instead of electricity

Scientists in Australia have developed a tiny artificial intelligence chip that performs calculations using light instead of electricity. The experimental device, created by researchers at...

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Scientists set new solar record with ultra-efficient tandem cell

Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created a groundbreaking solar cell that sets a new world record for efficiency. This new design,...

MIT scientists develop biodegradable material to replace harmful microplastics

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles found everywhere on Earth, causing environmental harm. They come from sources like tire wear, clothing fibers, and plastic packaging, but...

Scientists find new ichthyosaur, one of the largest animals ever, in the Alps

The first ichthyosaurs swam through the primordial oceans in the early Triassic period about 250 million years ago. They had an elongated body and a...

The super sniffer: How your cat’s nose outsmells all others

Have you ever wondered how your cat can sniff out a tin of tuna from the other side of the house? Or how it always...

How to deflect an asteroid

On April 13, 2029, an icy chunk of space rock, wider than the Eiffel Tower is tall, will streak by Earth at 30 kilometers...