Why “soft” lithium can break batteries
Solid-state batteries are often described as the future of energy storage.
They could allow phones to run for days without charging and give electric cars...
This new method could turn nearly all waste into usable energy
Researchers have found a clearer path to turning everyday waste into clean, usable gas for homes and businesses.
A team led by Mohsen Talei at...
Scientists turn simple knots into jumping robots that can plant seeds
A simple idea has led to a surprising invention: tiny robots made from knotted fibers that can jump, spin, glide and even plant seeds.
Instead...
A simple touch that could make solar cells last much longer
A new study has revealed a surprisingly simple way to improve one of the biggest weaknesses of next-generation solar cells.
Researchers from Korea University and...
A living computer: Scientists build a 3D device powered by brain cells
Researchers at Princeton University have created a new kind of computing system that combines living brain cells with advanced electronics.
This unusual device works in...
Scientists turn depleted oil reservoirs into hydrogen storage
Hydrogen is often seen as a key fuel for a cleaner future because it burns without producing carbon dioxide.
However, storing and transporting hydrogen is...
Scientists create shape-shifting, super-strong materials
A simple bundle of office staples can teach us something surprising about the future of materials.
When tightly packed together, staples can lock into each...
Air-stable solid-state batteries could transform electric vehicles forever
Scientists have taken an important step toward building safer and faster batteries by solving a key problem that has slowed progress for years.
A research...
New wearable sensor could detect organ failure early
For many years, doctors have relied on blood tests to understand how the body is working.
These tests can show whether organs like the liver...
Scientists create “gas battery” that turns air pollution into electricity
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can turn harmful air pollution into electricity.
This invention, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator...
NASA shuts off instrument on Voyager 1 to keep spacecraft operating
On April 17, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument aboard Voyager 1 called...
Is your car following too close? Why cruise control may break Queensland safety rules
Many drivers in Queensland rely on adaptive cruise control (ACC) to make driving easier and more comfortable.
This technology automatically adjusts your car’s speed to...
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Scientists make super-efficient heat pump with almost 100% of efficiency
In a groundbreaking project named ElKaWe, researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF in Germany have developed a new kind of...
New photochromic glass can store and rewrite 3D patterns
Scientists have developed a special type of glass that can store and rewrite 3D patterns, offering a stable and long-lasting way to save information.
This...
Gold nanoparticles detect signals from cancer cells
A novel blood test that uses gold nanoparticles to detect cancer has also been shown to identify signals released by cancer cells which could...
AI uncovers a simple secret for better gut health
Many people know that what you eat can affect your gut health.
But a new study from EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) shows that...
Innovative teleoperation system ‘AnyTeleop’ by NVIDIA and UC San Diego
Advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence have paved the way for more efficient teleoperation, where robots are remotely controlled to perform tasks in distant...