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...

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 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...

Magnet technology is increasingly being used in portable electronic devices, such as the Apple AirPods Pro charging case, the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation, and the...

MIT researchers have discovered a brand-new form of magnetism—called p-wave magnetism—that could open the door to ultra-fast, energy-efficient computer memory and processing technologies. This discovery,...

What are Electrochemical Biosensors? To understand this exciting development, let's first take a step back and talk about what electrochemical biosensors are. These are tools that...

In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) can be used to reduce severe pain in patients. The research was conducted by a...

Being trapped in space sounds like the stuff of nightmares. Astronauts on board the International Space Station have on occasion, had their return delayed by...