Scientists turn fungal waste into compostable circuit boards that cut E-waste
Every year, millions of old smartphones, computers, toys and other electronic devices are thrown away, creating a growing mountain of electronic waste.
One of the...
Simple sand could make buildings safer, stronger, and cheaper to protect
Sand may seem like an ordinary material, but new research suggests it could play an important role in protecting buildings and bridges from damage...
MIT’s tiny robot boats can join together to build floating bridges and platforms
Imagine dozens of small robot boats floating across a river, joining together to create a bridge, a stage, or a temporary platform whenever it...
Scientists unlock 15-fold increase in thermal sensor sensitivity with tiny transistor
Thermal cameras help us "see" heat instead of visible light.
They are used in many everyday technologies, from firefighters searching through smoke to night vision...
Scientists set new stability record for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
Scientists have developed a new type of perovskite solar cell that combines impressive efficiency with long-lasting performance, marking an important step toward cheaper and...
Researchers create tiny molecular ‘ladders’ that could power flexible electronics
Scientists have developed a new way to build tiny sulfur-containing molecules that could help create faster, more efficient, and more flexible electronic devices in...
New semiconductor technology could eliminate AI memory bottlenecks and boost ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but it also needs faster and larger memory systems to keep up with growing demands.
Now, researchers...
Scientists develop eco-friendly way to recycle precious iridium and platinum
Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed an environmentally friendly way to recycle one of the world's rarest and most valuable metals from...
Smart new safety system helps drones avoid crashes in real time
Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new safety system that can help drones avoid crashes while they are flying.
The technology constantly...
New electric motor design cuts heat and wear without adding extra parts
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new electric motor drive design that could make powerful...
New coating could help next-generation semiconductors survive air
A team of scientists has developed a simple new way to protect a promising semiconductor material from one of its biggest enemies: air.
Their breakthrough...
New AI Could Help Doctors Make Better Blood Cancer Treatment Decisions
Artificial intelligence is becoming an important tool in medicine, helping doctors analyze large amounts of information more quickly.
A new AI system called HemaGuide could...
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Hackers could use few connected cars to gridlock whole cities
Hackers could gridlock whole cities by stalling out a limited percentage of self-driving and other connected vehicles.
In the year 2026, at rush hour, your...
Making phones annoying: A new way to manage screen time
Researchers from the University of Michigan have discovered an innovative way to help people manage their screen time by making their phones slightly more...
Scientists create new bio-inspired wing design for small drones
Researchers from Brown University have designed a new type of wing that could make small fixed-wing drones far more stable and efficient.
The new wing...
Scientists discover better way to power key chemical reactions using tiny catalysts
A major step forward in making food, fuels, and medicines more efficiently and affordably has just been made, thanks to new research involving scientists...
Scientists solve the solar cell defect mystery after decades of effort
A team of scientists at the University of Manchester has solved a key flaw in solar panels after 40 years of research around the...