Simple plastic additive boosts OLED brightness by up to 35% while improving flexibility
A plastic-softening chemical that has been used for decades in everyday products such as vinyl flooring and plastic wrap could help create a new...
Smart surfaces could make future 6G networks faster, safer and more reliable
A team of engineers has developed a new way to help future 6G wireless networks overcome one of their biggest challenges: the growing amount...
Deep-Sea Sponge Inspires Stronger, Lighter Materials That Resist Damaging Vibrations
A remarkable deep-sea sponge has inspired researchers to develop a new generation of lightweight materials that are both stronger and better at handling flowing...
New Robotic System Could Improve Stroke Walking Rehabilitation
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people survive a stroke, but recovery is often a long and difficult process. One of the biggest challenges...
Scientists create tiny chip that could model the brain in under 10 milliseconds
Researchers have developed a tiny computer chip that can model brain activity at speeds close to those of the human brain itself.
The breakthrough could...
Scientists create tiny water-powered motor that spins without electricity or magnets
Scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to make tiny objects spin without using electricity, magnets, chemicals or even direct contact.
Instead, the new technique...
AI Tool Could Save Stroke Patients from Deadly Brain Swelling
Doctors may soon have a powerful new tool to identify stroke patients who are at high risk of developing deadly brain swelling before obvious...
New Graphics Techniques Could Make Video Games More Realistic While Cutting Computing Costs 10-Fold
Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have developed two new computer graphics techniques that could make video games, animated films...
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...
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Scientists develop world’s fastest hydrogen sensor for clean hydrogen energy
In a new study, researchers have created the fastest hydrogen sensor in the world for clean hydrogen energy in the future.
This is the first...
Scientists unlock the secret to longer-lasting EV batteries
Ever noticed how your old cellphone doesn't hold a charge as well as it used to?
This happens because batteries lose capacity over time, a...
Bluetooth signals can help track smartphones
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have demonstrated for the first time that the Bluetooth signals emitted constantly by our mobile phones...
Scientists identify key bottlenecks slowing sodium-ion batteries
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries.
While lithium-ion technology powers everything from smartphones to electric cars, lithium is relatively...
This tiny nuclear battery could last a lifetime
New tech could power phones, pacemakers, and more—without ever needing a charge
What if your phone never needed charging?
Or your car battery lasted for decades?...