New acoustic chip could supercharge 6G, satellite phones and quantum technologies
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new type of acoustic chip that can handle more than...
Elephant-inspired cement tiles could keep buildings cooler without using electricity
Researchers have created a new type of cement tile inspired by elephant skin that could help buildings stay cooler without relying on air conditioning.
The...
Scientists create metal that forms pop-up buttons using only light
Imagine touching a flat metal surface and watching a button suddenly rise when a beam of light shines on it.
Researchers at the Korea Advanced...
Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet
Portable handheld fans are now often stacked beside chewing gum and vapes at supermarket checkouts and discount stores, available for less than £10.
Once mainly...
Hybrid-electric aircraft clears 30,000 feet for first time in test flights
An aircraft powered by a megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine developed in collaboration with NASA and built by GE Aerospace, demonstrated flight of an innovation that...
New solar cells keep 97% efficiency after 2,000 hours of extreme stress
Solar panels often have to deal with shade from trees, clouds, buildings, or even birds.
While this may seem like a minor inconvenience, partial shading...
New electronic skin can heal itself underwater and help divers and robots stay safe
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new type of electronic skin that can detect touch, sense damage, and repair...
Scientists create levitating graphite material that could one day detect earthquakes
A team of researchers at Kyoto University has developed a new graphite-based material that can float steadily above magnets, opening the door to highly...
New solar windows could turn buildings into power plants—even on cloudy days
Imagine if the windows in your home or office could quietly generate electricity while still letting daylight in.
That idea is moving closer to reality...
Scientists create AI mosquito detector that could help prevent malaria and dengue
A researcher at the University of Wollongong has developed a small, low-cost device that can identify dangerous mosquitoes simply by listening to the sound...
World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine could help build bigger quantum computers
Scientists have taken an important step toward more powerful quantum computers by creating the world's first superconducting quantum heat engine.
The tiny device, developed by...
Scientists find new way to build powerful photonic chips using light instead of electricity
As artificial intelligence continues to grow, today's computer chips are struggling to keep up with the enormous amount of data they need to move.
One...
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Breakthroughs in vaccines for common infections
As we age, our immune systems naturally weaken, making seniors more vulnerable to certain infections.
Pneumonia, shingles, and the flu are just a few examples...
Your wearable devices can detect COVID-19 symptoms and predict diagnosis
In a new study, researchers found that wearable devices can identify COVID-19 cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods and can help track and improve...
New smart contact lenses shield eyes from harmful radiation
As wearable technology continues to advance, concerns are growing about the potential health risks that come with it—especially the constant exposure to electromagnetic radiation...
Kirigami-inspired display stretches 200% without losing a pixel
Researchers in South Korea have developed a major breakthrough in stretchable screen technology by borrowing ideas from an ancient Japanese art.
A team from POSTECH...
Zippy: The world’s smallest and fastest tiny walking robot
At just under one and a half inches tall—about the height of a LEGO minifigure—Zippy is the world’s smallest self-powered bipedal robot.
Despite its tiny...