Sodium-ion batteries may challenge Tesla’s technology at a lower cost
A new study suggests that sodium-ion batteries, a newer type of rechargeable battery, could one day become a cheaper alternative to the lithium-ion batteries...
Tiny liquid-metal pump could power the next generation of soft robots
Engineers have developed a tiny liquid-metal pump that could help make future soft robots, wearable devices, and medical technologies smaller, lighter, and more flexible.
The...
Scientists Create Safer Solid-State Battery With 400 Times Longer Cycling Performance
Modern life depends heavily on batteries. From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, rechargeable batteries quietly power much of the technology people use every...
Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries
The world we live in today runs on batteries.
But the lithium ion batteries that dominate the market are expensive and environmentally demanding to extract.
The...
New Room-Temperature Technique Could Revolutionize Future Photonic Chips
Researchers have developed a new way to create extremely small patterns on chip materials at room temperature, potentially opening the door to faster and...
New Biodegradable Device Could Turn Humidity Into Clean Electricity
Scientists have developed a new biodegradable device that can generate electricity simply by absorbing moisture from the air or even from human skin.
Made from...
New reusable brick walls could cut building emissions by 60%
Scientists and engineers in Austria have developed a new type of brick wall that can be taken apart and rebuilt again after a building...
New origami-inspired material can change from soft to strong on demand
Researchers at McGill University have created a new origami-inspired structure that can transform flat sheets into smooth, curved 3D shapes that switch from soft...
Scientists create new technology that could solve AI’s growing “memory wall” problem
Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but there is a major problem slowing its progress: memory limitations.
Researchers at Electronics and Telecommunications Research...
Hidden “White Hydrogen” in Ancient Canadian Rocks Could Power the Future
Deep beneath some of the oldest rocks on Earth, scientists have discovered a surprising source of clean energy slowly building up underground: natural hydrogen...
This futuristic speaker could send audio to one exact location
that can direct sound into a tiny, private listening area, allowing someone to hear music clearly without disturbing people nearby.
The research could one day...
New AI tool could detect fake online reviews with 93% accuracy on Amazon, 91%...
Fake online reviews have become a major problem for shoppers around the world.
Whether people are buying electronics, booking hotels, or ordering food, many rely...
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New AI training method cuts energy use by 100 times
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key part of our daily lives, powering everything from chatbots to image recognition.
However, training AI models requires enormous...
Promising new battery technology for storing green energy and producing hydrogen
The renewable energy revolution is working towards creating a climate-friendly future, but the lack of efficient means to store green energy remains a challenge.
To...
Electronic air cleaners could generate unintended pollutants, shows study
As the Covid-19 pandemic raged, news reports show that sales of electronic air cleaners have surged due to concerns about airborne disease transmission.
But a...
Scientists unveil secrets of electric guitar pickups: the heart of the sound
The electric guitar has been a cornerstone of popular music for decades, and at the heart of this iconic instrument are its pickups.
These components...
AI can predict who will be blind, years before doctor can
Doctors have used artificial intelligence (AI) to help predict which people with a serious eye disease need fast treatment to protect their eyesight. The...