Splitting sunlight in two: New solar technology could double energy output
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have found a way to make solar panels far more efficient by teaching sunlight to “do twice the work.”
In a...
Smarter AI can detect skin cancer much better
A team of researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University has developed a new way to improve how artificial intelligence (AI) detects...
Scientists 3D-print muscle tissue in zero gravity
Human health remains one of the greatest challenges in space exploration.
When astronauts spend long periods in space, their bodies weaken dramatically—especially their muscles and...
Liquid metal could create super-stretchy, high-performance electronic fiber
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed an extraordinary new electronic fiber that can stretch to more than ten...
The smarter AI gets, the more selfish it becomes, study warns
Artificial intelligence is getting smarter — but that might not be entirely good news.
New research from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that as AI systems...
Stanford scientists create next-generation high-voltage battery material
A team of Stanford University researchers has achieved a major breakthrough that could reshape the future of energy storage, MRI technology, and even magnetic...
New 3D battery design could make electric cars safer and drive 70% farther
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity—now numbering around 40 million worldwide—scientists are working hard to make their batteries safer and longer-lasting.
While...
Brain-inspired AI could slash energy use and boost speed, scientists say
Artificial intelligence may soon get a major upgrade—by learning from the human brain.
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new brain-inspired approach...
Battery-powered kitchen stove makes going electric easier than ever
Switching from gas to electric cooking just got much simpler, thanks to a new battery-equipped kitchen range developed by the startup Copper, founded by...
Tiny injectable antenna could power future medical implants without surgery
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a groundbreaking antenna so small it can be injected into the body through a...
Perovskites unleash ultrafast quantum light, opening a new era for photonics
A material best known for its promise in affordable solar cells has just revealed another astonishing talent — producing light at incredible speeds.
Scientists have...
Harvard engineers create smart fabric that adapts to wind like a golf ball
Imagine wearing a cycling jersey or ski suit that automatically adjusts to the wind to help you move faster.
This futuristic idea is becoming reality...
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Scientists reveal superconducting germanium that could revolutionize computing
Scientists have created a new form of germanium—a material already central to computer chips and fiber optics—that can conduct electricity with zero resistance.
The discovery...
New trick helps get more energy from Earth’s heat
Geothermal energy is a cool way to make electricity using heat from deep inside the Earth.
It's clean and good for our planet, but it's...
World’s smelliest fruit could charge your smartphone
Imagine if we could use naturally-grown products, like plants and fruit, to store electricity that charges commonly used electronics like smartphones, tablets, laptops or...
Reversible fuel cells could offer cheap energy storage
A major challenge for producers of electricity from solar panels and wind turbines is akin to capturing lightning in a bottle.
Both solar and wind...
How cars ‘waste’ two thirds of their fuel
With the rise in gas prices showing no signs of abating, it seems like an appropriate time to ask ourselves: are our cars not...