Smart robot learns to walk, run and jump on its own across tough terrain
A team of engineers has developed a four-legged robot that can decide for itself how to move through different environments, much like an animal.
Instead...
New AI method could supercharge the search for longer-lasting batteries
As the demand for renewable energy grows, scientists are searching for better batteries that can store large amounts of electricity safely, cheaply and for...
Lower 3D printing temperatures could create stronger aluminum parts, study finds
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that using slightly lower printing temperatures during a newer type of metal 3D printing...
AI creates smart 3D crime scenes that investigators can search like Google
Crime scenes are usually available for investigation for only a short time.
During those crucial hours, police must carefully record every piece of evidence before...
AI-powered robot lab discovers six new metal alloys that thrive in extreme heat
Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover six new metal alloys that remain strong under extremely high...
AI Spots Hidden Heart Failure Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear
Heart failure is one of the biggest health problems facing older adults around the world. It happens when the heart can no longer pump...
New AI could learn from its own mistakes to create better 3D designs faster
Creating a new product often begins with a simple two-dimensional drawing before engineers turn it into a detailed three-dimensional model using computer-aided design (CAD)...
New molecule helps next-generation solar cells break the 26% efficiency barrier
Scientists have taken another important step toward making next-generation solar panels more powerful and longer lasting.
An international team of researchers has developed a new...
This smart knitted fabric can count your steps, turn on lights, and change shape
Knitted fabrics are usually associated with warm sweaters, scarves, and blankets.
But researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences...
Astronomers find new features hiding in the Orion Nebula
As one of the most prominent features of the night sky, the Orion Nebula has been studied, probed, and imaged by almost every telescope...
Scientists create the first 3D thermal cloak that can hide objects from heat in...
Scientists have developed the world's first true three-dimensional thermal cloak, a device that can hide objects from heat detection regardless of where the heat...
Tiny bottle filter could bring safe drinking water to millions during floods and droughts
A team of researchers has created a small, portable water filter that could make it much easier for people to get clean drinking water...
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Scientists pinpoint neural activity’s role in human longevity
Neural excitation linked to shorter life, while suppression of overactivity appears to extend life span.
The brain’s neural activity — long implicated in disorders ranging...
Why nuclear batteries offer a new approach to carbon-free energy
We may be on the brink of a new paradigm for nuclear power, a group of nuclear specialists suggested recently in The Bridge, the...
This new device could make electricity from air moisture — even in dry places
As artificial intelligence, smart homes, and wearable devices become part of everyday life, the demand for steady, reliable power keeps rising.
Solar and wind energy...
A new study finds a subtle dance between dark matter and neutrinos
Time again for a tale of things dark and mysterious. A tale of dark matter. It's a well-told tale, but this time it involves...
How tiny space rocks reveal our planet’s wet beginnings
Once upon a time, about 4.56 billion years ago, our solar system was just a baby. Imagine a vast, swirling disk of dust and...