AI patch on your skin could act like a personal doctor—No Internet needed
A team of researchers has created a soft, stretchable electronic patch that can run artificial intelligence (AI) directly on the human body without needing...
Book publishing’s AI panic is here. And nobody knows what to do about it
The disruptive force of artificial intelligence is engulfing the world of book publishing.
In March, publisher Hachette Book Group pulled a forthcoming horror novel after...
Is extracting oxygen from lunar soil the future of space exploration
A new race to the moon is emerging between the United States and China.
Unlike fifty years ago, the goal is no longer just about...
New smart material could turn windows into solar-powered energy storage systems
Scientists in Finland have developed a new smart material that can both change color and store electrical energy.
In the future, this technology could lead...
New robot learns to catch itself when it falls down stairs
Stairs are one of the most difficult environments for robots to navigate safely.
Even robots specifically designed to climb stairs can lose balance, and when...
Diamonds help hunt a new type of magnet that could revolutionize electronics
For almost 100 years, scientists believed there were only two main types of magnets.
One is the familiar ferromagnet, the kind found on refrigerators and...
Just 3 Food Swaps Could Improve Your Diet and Save Money, AI Finds
Many nutrition experts agree on what people should eat to stay healthy. Diets rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes are linked to...
This robot learned to play piano by ear in just two minutes
A team of researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has created a robotic hand that can listen to a melody and then...
New solar desalination system could produce drinking water without harmful waste
Access to clean drinking water remains a major global challenge.
According to the United Nations, about 2.2 billion people do not have safely managed drinking...
Scientists create humidity-activated device that reveals hidden images in seconds
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have created a new optical device that can reveal hidden images and change colors when exposed...
Meet Argus: The 20-legged robot that can roll, climb, and survive damage
When people think of robots, they often imagine machines that look like humans, dogs, or insects.
For years, engineers have designed robots by copying the...
New MIT method could cut lithium costs in half while producing almost no waste
Lithium has become one of the world's most important minerals because it is a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles,...
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How nanotechnology is revolutionizing medicine
Nanotechnology, the science of designing and using incredibly tiny materials—so small they are measured in billionths of a meter—is changing the way we treat...
This electric flying boat might transform traveling
A Norwegian company is now developing a small electric seaplane that can transform local passenger traffic on a large scale.
The design of the hull...
Scientists unveil origami-inspired tubes that could revolutionize portable construction
Engineers at RMIT University have created an innovative new system that turns flat-pack tubes into strong, portable building materials.
This cutting-edge design, inspired by origami,...
Ultrasonic deep drawing could reduce friction and extends tool life
Many everyday items, from home appliances to building materials and hydraulic lines, contain small cylindrical metal parts made using deep drawing.
This manufacturing process involves...
Why a new wave of solar panels may lose their spark too soon
The newest photovoltaic systems may promise the most efficient ever produced, but question marks about their longevity mean they risk proving a false economy.
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