Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...

A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...

Scientists have created a new kind of quantum device that can turn electricity into something unusual: tiny packets of sound known as phonons. This breakthrough...

Can a computer really decide what is beautiful? A new study suggests the answer is not as simple as many people think. Researchers from the...

Parts used in aircraft engines, power plants, and other high-temperature machines must survive extreme stress for long periods of time. Many of these parts are...

Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...

Scientists have developed a new way to make ultra-thin materials like graphene using simple vibrations at room temperature. This method could make production much faster,...

Solar energy is growing quickly around the world, with more and more panels being installed every year. But there is a simple problem: dust and...

Imagine turning your home into a smart system without charging devices or replacing batteries. Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a clever new...

In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, speed is often seen as a clear advantage. Companies compete to make AI systems respond faster and faster,...

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...

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 have worked out how to print bone-like structures using a 3D-printer and a gelatinous 'bath' containing living cells. Scientists from UNSW Sydney have developed...

Methanotrophic bacteria consume 30 million metric tons of methane per year. They have captivated researchers for their natural ability to convert the potent greenhouse gas...

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a new soft robotic "finger" with a sensitive touch that can perform...

A new breakthrough in clean energy research could make it easier and more affordable to produce hydrogen fuel using sunlight—even on cloudy days. Karthik Shankar,...

Researchers have created a groundbreaking radar signal-processing technology that can significantly boost the resolution of low-resolution radar systems. This new approach makes it possible to...