Scientists create paper-thin brain chip that could restore movement and speech
Scientists have developed a new kind of brain-computer interface (BCI) that is so small and thin it can slide gently between the skull and...
Indigo dye from blue jeans can supercharge solid-state batteries
The color that makes blue jeans iconic might also help power tomorrow’s electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Researchers at Concordia University have discovered that...
A new breathable electronic skin could change the future of wearable tech
Scientists have created a new kind of “electronic skin” — a super thin, flexible, and breathable device that sticks comfortably to the human body...
AI boosts accuracy and speed in colon cancer diagnosis
A new international study has found that using artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing colon cancer has led to big improvements in how quickly and...
Ancient DNA from Southern Africa rewrites the story of human origins
A major new study has revealed that a group of people in southern Africa lived in partial isolation for hundreds of thousands of years—offering...
New eco-friendly solvent boosts stability of tin perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cells are often described as the future of solar technology because they can be made cheaply, are lightweight, and have shown impressive...
New wearable device makes heavy body armor feel lighter for soldiers
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have created a lightweight wearable device that can take up to 90 percent of the weight of body armor off...
Starving penguins off South Africa face a devastating 95% decline, study finds
African penguins living off the coast of South Africa have suffered a catastrophic population collapse over the past two decades, largely because they have...
New egg-white–inspired material could help electronics stay cooler and safer
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new lightweight, low-cost material that can dissipate heat much more efficiently than many existing cooling materials.
The breakthrough,...
New breakthrough lowers ceramic cell production temperature by over 500°c
As global energy demands grow—especially with the rapid expansion of AI technology—scientists are looking for cleaner, more efficient power sources.
One promising option is the...
Plastic chemicals in food and bottles may cause chronic skin inflammation
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that certain chemicals often found in plastic bottles and ultra-processed foods may play a role...
New insect-like microrobot can fly as fast and agile as a bumblebee
Tiny flying robots may soon help rescue people trapped after earthquakes or explore dangerous, hard-to-reach places.
But until now, these microrobots were slow, fragile, and...
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Green hydrogen is the future of heavy-duty transport
Green hydrogen is emerging as a key player in reducing carbon emissions in transportation.
A study by the University of Michigan suggests that green hydrogen,...
Ancient mosquito fossils reveal surprising blood-sucking males
Researchers have made an exciting discovery: the oldest-known mosquito fossils, dating back to the early Cretaceous period, roughly 130 million years ago.
Published in the...
Quantum turns 100: The weird science behind everyday technology
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking 100 years since the birth of quantum mechanics—a branch...
Fleets of ‘nanocardboard’ aircraft could explore Mars
A fleet of tiny “nanocardboard” aircraft could help explore Mars, researchers say.
They each weigh about as much as a fruit fly and have no...
Scientists detect signatures of life remotely
It could be a milestone on the path to detecting life on other planets:
Scientists under the leadership of the University of Bern and...