AI test could detect heart failure early

Heart failure is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems. The condition happens when the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood...

New portable device could detect GPS spoofing in real time

We rely on GPS every day, whether we are driving, tracking deliveries, or using maps on our phones. Most of the time, we trust that...

Why we need to treat Earth like a spaceship

Four humans recently looped around the moon. Their vessel, an Artemis capsule, was a thin metal shell whose life-support system kept them alive: it provided...

40-year-old zipper idea finally becomes reality with 3D printing

More than 40 years ago, an unusual idea was born: a zipper that could do much more than close a jacket. Instead, it could transform...

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels. Many more Americans want them, but high costs, building locations and landlord restrictions...

Massive lithium discovery in Appalachians could power the U.S. for a century

New research suggests that the Appalachian Mountains may hold enough lithium to support the United States for decades, possibly even more than a century. According...

Scientists create lead-free solar panels for homes, offices, and wearables

Researchers at University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new type of indoor solar panel that is safer, more environmentally friendly, and highly efficient. This...

Scientists discover faster, greener way to recycle lithium-ion batteries

As the world uses more smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising quickly. But recycling these batteries remains a major...

One device, two jobs: A solar cell that also shines like an LED

Imagine a screen that can power itself when you are not using it. Instead of just sitting idle, it could collect light from its surroundings...

Strange new shape boosts energy conversion by over 8 times

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

Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...

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 turn electricity into sound in breakthrough quantum device

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...

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Smarter, greener robot hands: New technology cuts energy use by 90%

Industrial robots are used in factories worldwide, helping assemble products, move parts, and hold items in place. But most of these robots use a lot...

New “super foam” could make helmets, cars, and seats much safer

Researchers at Texas A&M University and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have developed a new type of foam that can absorb up to ten...
Breakthrough in cheaper infrared cameras for self-driving cars

Breakthrough in cheaper infrared cameras for self-driving cars

In a new study, researchers made a breakthrough in developing high-quality infrared cameras at a lower cost. Their finding may one day lead to much...

Robotic hand with human-like touch can pick up a potato chip without breaking it

Robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing everyday tasks, but many still struggle with delicate movements that humans take for granted. Picking up fragile items...

Scientists find faster, greener way to produce carbon spheres

A fast, green and one-step method for producing porous carbon spheres, which are a vital component for carbon capture technology and for new ways...