We think of mushrooms as food. But mycelium-based blocks could be the future of...
When mushrooms make the news, it's often for grim reasons—a mysterious poisoning, toxic species in the bush, or high-profile court cases.
But the mushroom itself...
Scientists create smart fabrics that defy physics and absorb impact
Most of us expect materials to behave in a familiar way. When you pull on fabric, it stretches longer and becomes thinner.
This is true...
Why the next generation of robots will have tendons instead of motors
At the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich, the scene looks less like a traditional engineering workshop and more like a child’s playroom mixed...
A simple non-stick trick could make green hydrogen much cheaper
A material best known for keeping eggs from sticking to frying pans may help solve one of clean energy’s biggest challenges.
Researchers have discovered...
This robotic dog can remember every step—and it could save lives
Imagine a robotic dog that can see its surroundings, remember where it has been, understand spoken instructions, and make smart decisions in real time.
That...
This new chip uses sound waves to grab and move tiny objects
Sound is usually something we hear, not something we touch.
But researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to turn acoustic waves into invisible...
Scientists create powerful new tool to explore the microbial universe
Microbes are everywhere. They live in our bodies, in soil, in the oceans, and even in the air we breathe.
These microscopic organisms play a...
Smart AI headphones could learn who you’re talking to—and make their voices clearer
Having a conversation in a busy café or crowded room can be exhausting. Many people struggle to focus on the person they’re speaking with...
Scientists create nearly invisible window insulation that blocks heat
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new window insulation material that could dramatically cut energy loss from buildings without blocking...
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
Smart bandage uses AI to speed up wound healing
Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have developed a new smart bandage called “a-Heal” that may change how we treat wounds.
This wireless...
Vine-inspired robot gently lifts people and fragile objects with a soft, twisting grip
Some vines in nature are strong enough to wrap around fences and even pull down trees.
Their ability to twist, cling and support weight has...
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Scientists find new way to speed heart failure diagnosis and treatment
In a new study, researchers found when people seek emergency care for shortness of breath, a routine electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) enhanced by artificial...
This flexible solar cell could work even in humid weather
Scientists in South Korea have created a new kind of flexible solar cell that works well even in high humidity, marking a major step...
Robots can now see invisible objects—in just 1.5 seconds
A major breakthrough from German scientists is helping robots do something that once seemed impossible: quickly recognize transparent, shiny, or jet-black objects.
Thanks to a...
New Internet security tech could stop hackers—even with quantum computers
Researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have found a way to protect internet communication from future threats, including those posed by...
Can AI chatbots save you from a mental health crisis?
Imagine someone sitting alone late at night, feeling hopeless and thinking about ending their life.
Instead of calling a friend or a helpline, they open...