Researchers have developed a new type of thin, nonmetallic coating that can dramatically reduce heat transfer between nearby objects. The technology could eventually help control...

Scientists are turning to an unusual source of inspiration in the fight against financial crime: swarms of ants, bees and birds. Researchers led by Charles...

As tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather events threaten communities, researchers are exploring whether 3D-printed concrete could provide stronger and more affordable storm shelters...

Quantum technology could one day make communications more secure and sensors far more sensitive. But there is a major obstacle: many quantum systems only work...

People using prosthetic limbs may one day be able to feel pressure, temperature and even differences between surfaces thanks to a new type of...

A new type of 3D printing could dramatically speed up the way tiny, complex objects are made. Instead of slowly building an object one layer...

The temperature on the thermostat may not be the only thing determining whether a room feels too hot or too cold. A new study suggests...

Air travel may one day get a little greener thanks to an unlikely fuel source: coconuts. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a biofuel...

Anyone who has struggled with an arcade claw machine knows that controlling a mechanical arm is not as easy as it looks. Excavator operators face...

Tiny fans worn around the face or neck could help office workers stay comfortable while reducing the amount of energy buildings use for air...

Scientists have developed a thin, flexible display that can shine several times brighter than a typical smartphone screen while using relatively little power. The technology...

Ancient Roman buildings, bridges and aqueducts have survived for thousands of years, and scientists have long wondered why their concrete has proved so durable. Now,...

Solar power is fantastic – it's a way to turn sunlight into electricity. But like every technology, it has room for improvement. Researchers in China have...

A new breakthrough in quantum technology may significantly increase the brightness of OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screens. Researchers have developed a theoretical model that suggests...

Researchers at Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology at the University of Nottingham have created a new type of ultra-thin...

Imagine charging your devices simply by walking, bending your wrist, or tapping a surface. A new study shows this may soon be possible thanks to...

In a breakthrough that brings us closer to robots that move like real animals, scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that lets...