900 cycles and no fire risk: A safer battery alternative emerges
As the world increasingly relies on batteries—from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems—scientists are searching for safer and more...
AI can predict breast cancer treatment benefits effectively
Choosing whether to use chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery is one of the hardest decisions patients and doctors face.
Chemotherapy can save lives, but it...
This new AI trick could turn your fingertips into a touch sensor
Imagine being able to type on your desk, wall, or even a table without needing a physical keyboard.
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a...
AI spots hidden blood pressure danger that doctors often miss
High blood pressure is a major health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. It is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
Many...
This flexible gel could turn your body heat into power for wearable devices
Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a soft, flexible material that can turn body heat into electricity.
This new technology could help...
AI could reveal heart disease risk years earlier
Heart disease often builds up quietly over time. Many people feel healthy until a serious event such as a heart attack or stroke occurs.
This...
A smartphone test can now detect dirty water in under a minute
A new portable test could make checking water safety faster and easier than ever before.
Scientists have developed a simple system that uses a smartphone...
Light can bend “smart” crystals, opening the door to futuristic devices
Scientists have discovered that a special type of material called perovskite can physically change shape when exposed to light.
This surprising behavior could lead to...
AI could predict treatment outcome of aggressive lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer is one of the fastest-growing and most aggressive forms of cancer. Many people who are diagnosed with this disease already...
This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer
A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...
This smartwatch could one day detect plastic inside your body
Tiny plastic particles are now being found almost everywhere, including inside the human body.
Scientists have detected microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics in the air...
Scientists create light-activated gel that becomes 400 times more conductive
Engineers at MIT and their collaborators have created a new type of soft gel that can dramatically change how well it conducts electricity when...
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Why electric cars lose range in cold weather—and what drivers can do about it
Many electric vehicle (EV) owners notice the same frustrating problem during winter: their car’s battery seems to drain faster, and charging takes longer than...
Scientists build new tool that lets you “re-light” photos like a pro
Lighting can make or break a photo.
Whether you're snapping a portrait or shooting a movie scene, the way light hits the subject plays a...
How AI can fight against infectious diseases
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a vital tool for infectious disease researchers in just five years, accelerating progress in medical science and public health.
This...
New sonar glasses could track your look and smiles
Have you ever imagined glasses that can tell where you're looking or if you're smiling, without even touching you?
Researchers at Cornell University have made...
New NiMH batteries perform better when made from recycled old NiMH batteries
Recycling of rechargeable hydride batteries may be easier with a new method, according to a new study.
A new method for recycling old batteries can...