Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home
A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...
A simple mixing trick could unlock safer, longer-lasting “dream batteries”
Imagine a battery that holds more energy, lasts longer, and is safer to use.
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago say they...
How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?
If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones.
Some claim to produce negative ions in...
Scientists create materials that can walk, crawl, and move on their own
Most materials we use every day—like metal, glass, or rubber—are passive. They only move or change shape when we push or pull them.
But scientists...
Think your voice is private? AI can analyze and clone it
Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...
New transparent film keeps cars cooler by 6°c without using electricity
A new type of transparent film could help keep cars much cooler in hot weather—without using any electricity.
Researchers from Seoul National University, working with...
Nature’s super seed: How an Australian nut could make helmets safer
A small, hard seed from Australia may help scientists design stronger and safer protective gear.
Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have been studying...
Forget smart glasses—These tiny earbuds can see and answer your questions
Imagine wearing a pair of ordinary wireless earbuds that can quietly “see” what you see and answer your questions about it.
Researchers at the University...
How a black hole and a shredded star could light up a galaxy
In 2014, a strange cloudy object called G2 made a close approach to Sagittarius A*, (Sag A*) the supermassive black hole at the heart...
“Forever chemicals” may quietly weaken your immune system, study warns
In recent years, scientists have become increasingly concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS.
These chemicals are used in many everyday products, such...
Tiny gold particles could make zinc batteries last much longer
As the world moves toward renewable energy like solar and wind, the need for better and more reliable batteries is growing quickly.
These energy sources...
Two monsters, one galaxy, and a collision 100 years away!
Space is full of objects that push the boundaries of imagination, but few do it quite as effectively as a black hole.
At its simplest,...
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Turning garbage into jet fuel: A cleaner sky is on the horizon
Researchers have found a promising way to reduce air pollution by transforming everyday garbage into jet fuel.
This innovative approach could significantly decrease the carbon...
Scientists use oxygen to make clean water faster and cheaper
A team of researchers has developed a new method for turning seawater into clean drinking water—one that works better than existing techniques, including activated...
Sugar additive helps next-generation flow batteries set records
Scientists from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have made an exciting breakthrough in battery technology.
They have discovered that a simple sugar...
Life on earth might really have started with clay
In mythologies and origin stories around the world, various cultures and religions point to clay as the vessel of life, the primordial material that...
Tiny carbon nanotubes could transform flexible solar panels forever
Scientists have long believed that perovskite solar cells could transform the solar industry because they are light, inexpensive and highly efficient.
However, one major weakness...