Scientists create energy-efficient AI chip that mimics brain-style computing
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new type of computer hardware inspired by how the human brain processes information.
The...
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...
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Scientists recover the world’s oldest RNA from a 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth
For the first time in history, scientists have extracted and decoded RNA molecules from the remains of an Ice Age woolly mammoth.
The breakthrough, achieved...
Scientists create a ‘Schrödinger’s cat’ in a silicon chip
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have achieved a major milestone in quantum technology by creating a real-life version of the famous "Schrödinger’s cat" thought experiment—inside...
Scientists find better way to measure acceleration
You're going at the speed limit down a two-lane road when a car barrels out of a driveway on your right.
You slam on the...
Scientists create simple device that captures carbon easily
We all know that our planet is facing a big challenge – climate change.
A huge part of this problem is the carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Scientists discover new type of wood that could help fight climate change
Researchers have discovered a completely new type of wood that could significantly improve how we capture and store carbon.
This breakthrough was made while studying...