Scientists create powerful water-splitting catalyst for clean hydrogen fuel

Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a new method for producing hydrogen that works at much lower temperatures than current technologies. The breakthrough could...

Why solid-state batteries lose capacity so quickly

Solid-state batteries are often seen as the future of energy storage because they can potentially store more energy and operate more safely than today’s...

New perovskite solar cell breakthrough pushes efficiency beyond 30%

Scientists in China have developed a new way to make highly efficient perovskite solar cells that could help accelerate the future of low-cost solar...

Scientists find major errors in global climate pollution database

A new study from researchers at Northern Arizona University has raised concerns about the accuracy of a widely used global greenhouse gas emissions database...

Hello QUTie! QUT’s new humanoid robot takes on the real world

Meet QUTie – the small humanoid robot who is the newest member of the QUT Centre for Robotics and already out meeting people around...

New copper cooling technology could slash data center energy use by 98%

Researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new cooling technology that could make data centers far more energy efficient. The team designed advanced...

Simple AI test may save more people from heart failure

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff to pump...

Scientists discover a way to program smart materials by simply spinning them

A childhood toy may hold the secret to future smart robots and mechanical computers. Scientists have developed a new way to program special materials simply...

Why small changes in angle can cause big problems in aircraft

At high speeds, even a small change in how an aircraft is angled can have serious effects. When a plane or missile tilts sharply during...

Scientists create brain-like AI chip that cuts power use by more than 50%

Artificial intelligence can now sharpen blurry photos, turn messy voice recordings into clear text, and even write emails in seconds. These tools feel almost magical,...

AI test could detect heart failure early

Heart failure is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems. The condition happens when the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood...

New portable device could detect GPS spoofing in real time

We rely on GPS every day, whether we are driving, tracking deliveries, or using maps on our phones. Most of the time, we trust that...

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Scientists make breakthrough in monsoon rain forecasting with machine learning

Every year, from June to September, a very important event happens that affects more than a billion people in South Asia. This event is the...

New algorithm maps routes with the lowest crash risk

Many navigation apps offer the fastest route or even an eco-friendly route to your destination. However, a research team from the University of British Columbia...

New aluminum surfaces could transform cooling, cleaning, and anti-icing technologies

Engineers have developed a new, cost-effective way to create specially patterned aluminum surfaces that could revolutionize cooling systems, self-cleaning technologies, and anti-icing solutions. This breakthrough...

New technology strengthens recyclable plastics with carbon nanotubes

Scientists have found a new way to make recyclable plastics much stronger by using carbon nanotube derivatives. Plastics have a big environmental impact, and making...

New camera technology detects drunk drivers using facial cues

Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing an innovative technology that uses camera footage to detect if a driver is drunk before they...