Diamonds help hunt a new type of magnet that could revolutionize electronics
For almost 100 years, scientists believed there were only two main types of magnets.
One is the familiar ferromagnet, the kind found on refrigerators and...
Everything we thought we knew about dark energy could be wrong
For nearly 30 years, scientists have believed that a mysterious force called dark energy is causing the universe to expand faster and faster.
But a...
Just 3 Food Swaps Could Improve Your Diet and Save Money, AI Finds
Many nutrition experts agree on what people should eat to stay healthy. Diets rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes are linked to...
This robot learned to play piano by ear in just two minutes
A team of researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has created a robotic hand that can listen to a melody and then...
New solar desalination system could produce drinking water without harmful waste
Access to clean drinking water remains a major global challenge.
According to the United Nations, about 2.2 billion people do not have safely managed drinking...
Scientists create humidity-activated device that reveals hidden images in seconds
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have created a new optical device that can reveal hidden images and change colors when exposed...
Meet Argus: The 20-legged robot that can roll, climb, and survive damage
When people think of robots, they often imagine machines that look like humans, dogs, or insects.
For years, engineers have designed robots by copying the...
Scientists create “everlasting” copper ink that resists rust and corrosion
Copper is one of the most important materials in modern technology, but it has a well-known weakness: over time, it reacts with air and...
New MIT method could cut lithium costs in half while producing almost no waste
Lithium has become one of the world's most important minerals because it is a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles,...
AI Finds a Surprisingly Simple Way to Make Everyday Meals Healthier and Cheaper
Eating healthier is something many people want to do, but turning nutrition advice into daily meals can be surprisingly difficult.
Most people know they should...
Sodium-ion batteries may challenge Tesla’s technology at a lower cost
A new study suggests that sodium-ion batteries, a newer type of rechargeable battery, could one day become a cheaper alternative to the lithium-ion batteries...
Tiny liquid-metal pump could power the next generation of soft robots
Engineers have developed a tiny liquid-metal pump that could help make future soft robots, wearable devices, and medical technologies smaller, lighter, and more flexible.
The...
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Scientists find new materials capable of self-propulsion
Imagine a rubber band that could snap itself many times over, or a small robot that could jump up a set of stairs propelled...
Fireworks frighten millions of birds, shows study
Imagine the excitement of New Year's Eve, the sky bursting with fireworks, but have you ever thought about how it affects our feathered friends?
A...
Bird brains left other dinosaurs behind 66 million years ago, shows study
Today, being “birdbrained” means forgetting where you left your keys or wallet.
But 66 million years ago, it may have meant the difference between life...
New process could turn ordinary clothing into biosensors
They say you are what you wear.
New biosensor technology created at the University of Utah's College of Engineering makes that even more true.
Chemical engineering...
New discovery in flat electronic bands opens doors to advanced quantum materials
Researchers at Rice University, led by Qimiao Si, have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum materials.
Their study, published in Nature Communications, predicts the existence...