Scientists Turn Insect Smell Receptors into a Powerful Electronic Nose on a Chip
Scientists have taken inspiration from one of nature's oldest insects to create a new type of electronic nose that could one day help detect...
Hidden Battery Flaw Could Be Quietly Shortening the Life of Future Electric Cars
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular every year, and better batteries are a big part of making them more affordable and practical.
One of the...
How Next‑Generation Photovoltaics Could Contribute to Electricity Storage
Due to the falling price and manageable size of silicon solar cells, the sight of solar panels on household rooftops has become familiar.
However, solar...
New low-temperature method could help build faster, more efficient AI chips
Scientists have developed a new way to grow high-quality semiconductor films at low temperatures, a breakthrough that could make it easier to build the...
Scientists Create a Smart Cushion That Blocks Vibrations in Real Time
From spacecraft and cars to computer chip factories and scientific laboratories, unwanted vibrations can reduce accuracy, damage equipment, and shorten the life of expensive...
New Nuclear Battery Could Deliver Power for More Than 50 Years Without Recharging
Imagine a tiny power source that can keep working for more than 50 years without ever needing to be recharged or replaced.
Researchers in South...
Can AI Chatbots Harm Your Mental Health?
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. Millions of people now ask AI chatbots for help with work, school, writing, cooking, travel...
Scientists send quantum data through ordinary internet cables
Scientists have achieved an important milestone on the road to building a future quantum internet.
For the first time, researchers have successfully sent delicate quantum...
Scientists create 3D-printable material that behaves like human tissue
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a remarkable new 3D-printable material that behaves much like human tissue.
The material can sort...
Scientists develop tiny device that controls light without moving parts
As the world's demand for faster internet and more powerful computing continues to grow, scientists are looking for new ways to send larger amounts...
Computer-designed photonic chips shrink key components by 500 times
A team of scientists has developed a new way to design photonic microchips that could make future computers, artificial intelligence systems, and communication networks...
Your Morning Coffee Waste Could Become Clean Fuel
Every day, millions of people throw away used coffee grounds without giving them a second thought.
But new research suggests this common kitchen waste could...
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Tiny “swirling islands” on silicon open doors to next-gen electronics
A new discovery in the world of tiny materials could lead to exciting advancements in electronics, such as super-efficient transistors or ultra-dense data storage.
A...
Scientists create new portable cleaning system for solar panels
Solar energy is a clean, renewable source that has the potential to meet many of the energy needs of our planet.
However, like every other...
Knitting mushroom roots: A new way to make green buildings
Construction might be about to get a whole lot greener thanks to the mighty mushroom!
Scientists, aiming to make the construction industry more eco-friendly, have...
Safer, longer-lasting batteries could power cars for 1,000 km on a single charge
A team of scientists at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) has made an exciting discovery that could lead to electric car...
Scientists create super simple speedy web cache tool
Imagine a super busy kitchen where the chef quickly needs to find ingredients.
To make cooking faster, the chef keeps the most-used spices and tools...