Stretchable screens take a big leap forward with new smart materials
Imagine a digital screen that can bend, twist, and stretch like skin—wrapping smoothly around your wrist, fitting onto medical implants, or even covering robots...
New “smart” photodetectors can recognize materials instantly—just by catching light
Scientists at UCLA and UC Berkeley have created a groundbreaking type of image sensor that can recognize materials and objects the moment light hits...
Magnetic fields help soft robots move smarter and last longer
Soft robots—machines made from flexible, squishy materials—are designed to move gently and adapt to tight or delicate spaces.
They can glide through water, squeeze into...
Coffee waste could help make lower carbon concrete
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials.
A life-cycle analysis...
New study reveals why solid-state batteries don’t charge faster—until now
Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the future of energy storage.
They promise higher capacity, better safety, and improved performance compared with today’s lithium-ion batteries,...
Scientists just broke the 100-Gigabit speed barrier for future Internet and AI
A new electronic system developed by researchers at Hanyang University in South Korea has achieved a major milestone in data transmission, reaching speeds of...
Scientists turn lithium waste into strong, sustainable concrete
What if the waste from mining could help build stronger, greener buildings?
Researchers at Flinders University are proving that this isn’t just possible — it...
This stretchy, biodegradable battery could be the future of wearables
Researchers at McGill University have created a new kind of battery that is flexible, biodegradable, and far greener than traditional designs — and it...
Scientists find a way to switch light direction in OLEDs with electricity
In a breakthrough that could transform future screens and communication technology, researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a way to make OLEDs...
New safe material could turn everyday motion into clean power — without toxic lead
Scientists in the UK have developed a new material that can turn movement into electricity without using toxic lead — a breakthrough that could...
This new device could make electricity from air moisture — even in dry places
As artificial intelligence, smart homes, and wearable devices become part of everyday life, the demand for steady, reliable power keeps rising.
Solar and wind energy...
New 3D-printable material could replace traditional concrete
As the world’s population continues to grow, the demand for new homes and infrastructure is rising rapidly.
At the same time, concerns about climate change...
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Five lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can't be opened.
And when the...
UCSF scientists find how to detect diabetes with smartphones
In a new study, researchers have developed a 'digital biomarker' that would use a smartphone's built-in camera to detect Type 2 diabetes.
It potentially provides...
Scientists save 47 years old of Voyager 1 from disaster with daring thruster fix
NASA engineers have successfully solved a tricky issue with Voyager 1's thrusters, which are crucial to keeping the spacecraft pointed at Earth.
After 47 years...
This robotic gripper could grab items with feeling
The notion of a large metallic robot that speaks in monotone and moves in lumbering, deliberate steps is somewhat hard to shake.
But practitioners in...
Scientists triple hydrogen production efficiency with new ammonia catalyst
A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a new, more affordable way to produce hydrogen from ammonia—a breakthrough that could help speed...