New shape-shifting surface can feel, move, and respond to human touch

Imagine a screen that doesn't just show images but also changes its shape when you touch it. Engineers at Rice University and Kyung Hee University...

Your Eyes Could Reveal Six Major Diseases in Seconds with New AI Tool

Artificial intelligence is changing many areas of medicine, and a new study suggests that a simple eye scan may soon help doctors detect several...

New AI Could Help Find a Treatable Cause of High Blood Pressure

Many people take medicine for high blood pressure for years without knowing there may be an underlying cause that can be treated. New research suggests...

Simple underwater cones could make wave energy much more efficient

Ocean waves carry enormous amounts of clean, renewable energy. Unlike sunlight and wind, the sea is almost always moving, making wave power an attractive...

New solar hydrogen system converts over 31% of sunlight into clean fuel

Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the future of clean energy because it can store renewable electricity and produce no carbon...

New VR Therapy Gives Fresh Hope for Better Stroke Recovery

Recovering from a stroke is often a long journey. Even after leaving hospital, many people continue to struggle with weak hands, poor arm control, numbness,...

Scientists create 3D-printed zinc battery that stores seven times more energy

As more countries use solar panels and wind turbines to generate electricity, finding better ways to store that energy has become increasingly important. Researchers at...

Scientists turn plastic bottles into high-quality battery material

A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...

New framework could help build better, cheaper, and greener EV batteries

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular around the world, but building the perfect battery is not easy. Battery makers must balance cost, driving range,...

Scientists find a way to make super-strong concrete much cheaper

Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. It is strong when supporting heavy weight, but it can crack when it...

New AI tool lets you control video motion with simple mouse movements

Creating realistic AI-generated videos could soon become much easier thanks to a new technology that allows people to control movement using nothing more than...

Scientists achieve the ‘impossible’ material that could boost future wireless technology

A team of scientists has achieved something that many experts once believed was impossible. After nearly 20 years of research, they have created a new...

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US can cut building emissions by up to 91%, the key to achieving US...

A recent study in the journal One Earth reveals that tackling building-related emissions is critical to achieving the US 2050 net-zero emissions goal. By focusing...

Scientists invented an entirely new way to make solar cells

Holes help make sponges and English muffins useful (and, in the case of the latter, delicious). Without holes, they wouldn’t be flexible enough to bend...

Zinc-based batteries: A safer, cheaper alternative to lithium-ion

Scientists from Case Western Reserve University have made a major breakthrough in developing zinc-sulfur rechargeable batteries, offering a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective alternative...

Scientists find way to turn network traffic data into music

Cybersecurity analysts deal with an enormous amount of data, especially when monitoring network traffic. If one were to print the data in text form, a...

A wearable device to prevent falls in older people

As we age, staying upright and maintaining good posture becomes more challenging due to a combination of weakening muscles, changes in vision, and alterations...