Robots that can see around corners? New AI radar system makes it possible
Imagine if a self-driving car could spot a pedestrian before they step into view from behind a building.
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have...
Scientists invent “smart underwear” that tracks your farts 24/7
Talking about flatulence may feel awkward, but scientists say it could reveal important clues about gut health.
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed...
Why liquid metal could be the key to affordable green hydrogen
Scientists have developed a new way to produce clean hydrogen using sunlight and liquid metal, offering a promising path toward greener energy made directly...
Origami-inspired waveguides could make satellites lighter and easier to launch
Modern satellites rely on electromagnetic waveguides—hollow structures that carry high-power signals between components such as antennas and transmitters.
Today, these waveguides are usually made from...
This hair-thin glass microphone can hear electrical sparks before power failures happen
Researchers have created a microphone so thin it looks like a human hair, yet tough enough to survive temperatures as high as 1,000°C.
Made entirely...
Frequent AI chat linked to higher depression risk
Artificial intelligence tools have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Many use AI at work to write emails, summarize documents, or...
This computer uses light instead of electricity—and it solves problems faster than quantum machines
Researchers at Queen's University have built a new kind of computer that uses light instead of electricity—and it works at room temperature, stays stable...
Scientists discover a completely new type of magnetism in atom-thin materials
Scientists at University of Stuttgart have discovered a completely new type of magnetism in materials that are only a few atoms thick.
Working with international...
This flax fiber furniture can be taken apart and reused again and again
Most seating furniture isn’t made to last.
Chairs and benches are often difficult to take apart, awkward to move, and easy to damage.
After just one...
A new organic molecule could store renewable energy for months with almost no loss
One of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy is timing. Wind turbines and solar panels often produce electricity when it is not immediately needed.
A...
AI can read and diagnose brain scans in seconds
Medical imaging plays a critical role in diagnosing diseases of the brain, but reading and interpreting brain scans is a complex and time‑consuming task.
Today,...
Lego-like smart material lets robots change stiffness like living tissue
Robots are usually built from materials with fixed properties.
Once a robot is assembled, its stiffness, flexibility and movement patterns are largely locked in.
Engineers at...
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From bugs to batteries: Scientists create power with living cells
At Binghamton University, a team of researchers has developed a new kind of biobattery powered by bacteria—and a key breakthrough came from just downstairs.
Professor...
Latest development of AI-created art and music
In the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has stepped into a realm we thought was uniquely human: creativity.
From painting beautiful artworks to composing...
Google vs. ChatGPT: which is better for health info?
A study was done by experts from the University of California, Riverside, the University of Alabama, and Florida International University.
They wanted to see if...
AI successfully spots its first supernova without human help
In a galaxy far, far away, a star exploded, creating a spectacular light show called a supernova.
These cosmic fireworks are not just beautiful to...
VR may help people with dementia live better
In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) technology could improve the quality of life for people with dementia.
The technology could help...




















