Hello QUTie! QUT’s new humanoid robot takes on the real world
Meet QUTie – the small humanoid robot who is the newest member of the QUT Centre for Robotics and already out meeting people around...
New copper cooling technology could slash data center energy use by 98%
Researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new cooling technology that could make data centers far more energy efficient.
The team designed advanced...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ in nearly every blood sample tested in major U.S. study
A large new study has found that almost every person tested had dangerous “forever chemicals” in their blood, adding to growing concerns about how...
Simple AI test may save more people from heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff to pump...
Scientists discover a way to program smart materials by simply spinning them
A childhood toy may hold the secret to future smart robots and mechanical computers.
Scientists have developed a new way to program special materials simply...
Why small changes in angle can cause big problems in aircraft
At high speeds, even a small change in how an aircraft is angled can have serious effects.
When a plane or missile tilts sharply during...
Scientists create brain-like AI chip that cuts power use by more than 50%
Artificial intelligence can now sharpen blurry photos, turn messy voice recordings into clear text, and even write emails in seconds.
These tools feel almost magical,...
Scientists reveal stunning “cosmic soccer balls” glowing in deep space
Astronomers have captured breathtaking new images of one of the strangest places in space: a glowing cloud filled with giant carbon molecules shaped like...
AI test could detect heart failure early
Heart failure is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems. The condition happens when the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood...
Saturn’s icy rings likely formed from lost moon chrysalis
You’re a long-necked Titanosaurs grazing the plains and chomping away on tree leaves about 100 million years ago in the Early Cretaceous in what...
New portable device could detect GPS spoofing in real time
We rely on GPS every day, whether we are driving, tracking deliveries, or using maps on our phones.
Most of the time, we trust that...
Ancient continents may have helped create the right conditions for life on Earth
Scientists have discovered that the rise of Earth’s first continents may have played a major role in making life possible.
According to a new study...
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How metal texture can boost battery performance
Scientists have discovered a new way to make batteries work better—by changing the texture of metal inside them.
This finding could lead to better batteries...
Rare mineral found in asteroid sample shakes up solar system theories
Scientists have made a surprising discovery inside a tiny grain from the asteroid Ryugu that could change what we thought we knew about how...
Scientists make breakthrough in creating super materials with 3D printing
Imagine having a superhero suit that is both super strong and can stretch without tearing. That's the kind of breakthrough scientists at the University...
How ancient sea bugs protected themselves and breathed easier
Have you ever heard of trilobites?
Imagine bugs living in the sea hundreds of millions of years ago, long before the dinosaurs.
These ancient creatures had...
New algorithm could let nuclear microreactors adjust power on their own
Nuclear microreactors—compact, transportable power sources that can produce up to 20 megawatts of thermal energy—could one day supply reliable, carbon-free energy to places ranging...