Sugar-coated nanoparticles may open a new path to treat deadly brain cancer

Scientists have developed a promising new treatment that could improve the fight against glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer. In a...

New artificial skin gives robots a human-like sense of touch and temperature

Scientists have developed a new type of artificial skin that allows robots to feel both temperature and pressure at the same time, much like...

Robots that see the invisible could make dangerous jobs much safer

Robots are becoming much smarter than ever before. Researchers at the University of Surrey are developing robots that can do something people cannot—they can "see"...

From 5G to 6G: Scientists create record-breaking 256-antenna wireless system

Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have taken a major step toward the next generation of wireless communication. They have built one of the world's...

Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier

Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly. During sudden cardiac arrest, the...

Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries

As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat. Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...

New membrane could cut oil refinery energy use by nearly one-third

A team of international researchers has developed a simple membrane that could make crude oil refining much more energy efficient. Instead of relying only on...

Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds

For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful. They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...

AI Can Find Hidden Sign of Sudden Cardiac Death

Every year, sudden cardiac arrest claims more than 300,000 lives in the United States. Unlike a heart attack, which is usually caused by a blocked...

New AI design tool could cut building materials by up to 90%

The construction industry is one of the world's largest sources of carbon emissions. In 2022, making construction materials such as steel, concrete, and timber produced...

Why electric trucks may soon overtake diesel in major cities

Electric trucks may be much closer to becoming the new normal than many people think. According to a new report from C40 Cities, the University...

Swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining

Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a new type of robotic system inspired by bees and ants that could make mining safer, more efficient...

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New cabin lighting design could help combat jet lag

Qantas is introducing a new lighting design for its ultra-long-haul flights, inspired by the Australian landscape and based on circadian science, to help reduce...

This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer

A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...

AI can predict heart attack and stroke with chest X-rays

At the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), researchers revealed a deep learning model that uses just one chest X-ray...

New copper catalyst could make ammonia production cleaner and greener

Ammonia is a crucial ingredient in food production and various industries, with a global market of around 175 million metric tons and a value...

AI cracks the code of black holes: New clues about the heart of our...

Astronomers have taken a big leap forward in understanding black holes—thanks to the help of artificial intelligence. A team led by Michael Janssen from Radboud...