Scientists use plasma and lemon acid to recover nearly all battery materials
As the world depends more on electric devices and clean energy, the demand for battery materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel is rising quickly.
These...
Scientists create low-cost material to extract clean water from air
Around the world, access to clean drinking water is becoming more difficult. Climate change, growing populations, and ongoing conflicts are putting serious pressure on...
How flocking birds are helping AI cut through noise and stay accurate
Artificial intelligence can write, summarize, and explain information quickly, but it still has a major weakness: it sometimes produces incorrect or misleading content.
These mistakes,...
This simple sheepdog trick could revolutionize robot swarms
Sheepdogs have been helping farmers guide flocks for centuries, and their skills have even been showcased in competitions since the 1870s.
In these events, a...
Robotic hand with human-like touch can pick up a potato chip without breaking it
Robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing everyday tasks, but many still struggle with delicate movements that humans take for granted.
Picking up fragile items...
AI may predict which cancers will spread, study finds
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...
This atom-thin material could help build the next generation computer chips
Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering.
It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...
AI helps improve stroke care and reduce future health risks
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars
Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
When combined with renewable...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment.
These chemicals have been...
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...
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New nuclear clock method may help detect mysterious dark matter
For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to find dark matter—the invisible substance that seems to make up about 80% of all matter...
A simple way to improve mental health when you are older
In a new study, researchers found more frequent internet use is linked to increases in wellbeing in older adults, particularly those who are wealthy...
Scientists find new way to store data with dyes
As the world’s data storage needs grow, new strategies for preserving information over long periods with reduced energy consumption are needed.
Now, researchers reporting in...
New radar helps self-driving cars navigate safely in bad weather
A new kind of radar could make it possible for self-driving cars to navigate safely in bad weather.
Electrical engineers at the University of California...
Sticking the future together: A breakthrough in 2D material technology
In a pioneering effort that promises to reshape the landscape of future technologies, a research team from Kyushu University, alongside the Japanese company Nitto...