New underwater exoskeleton cuts diver air use by nearly 23%
Moving through water is much harder than walking on land. Every kick of a diver’s legs has to push through thick resistance, which quickly...
This new material could make hydrogen cars safer and more reliable
Hydrogen fuel cells and water electrolyzers are key technologies for a cleaner energy future, but they rely on one small, often overlooked part to...
Scientists recreate 100 billion stars in a virtual Milky Way for the first time
Scientists have achieved something that once seemed nearly impossible: they have created the first computer simulation of the Milky Way that represents more than...
Smart bandage speeds up wound healing with AI
As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring.
A wearable device called "a-Heal," designed...
Shrink-to-fit electronics could transform wearable tech and smart homes
Imagine drawing a simple circuit on a plastic sheet, heating it up, and watching it shrink into a tiny, perfectly shaped electronic device that...
Too much screen time may slow brain development and worsen ADHD symptoms in children
In today’s world, screens are everywhere. Children use them for learning, talking to friends, and having fun.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have been...
New “cooling cloth” could replace air conditioning in summer
As heat waves become more intense around the world, scientists are looking for simple ways to help people stay cool without relying on air...
AI could detect pancreatic cancer more accurately than doctors
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and deadly forms of cancer in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...
AI can diagnose mental health disease better than traditional tools
A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can talk with people about their mental health and offer more accurate assessments...
Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more...
Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers...
A bandage-thin device could let your finger feel digital textures in real life
For years, screens have been getting better at showing and playing things that look and sound real.
But when it comes to touch, they are...
Future lighting could replace Wi-Fi and batteries, study finds
Light has always helped us see—but in the future, it may also become a powerful way to send information and power smart devices.
Researchers at...
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From bugs to batteries: Scientists create power with living cells
At Binghamton University, a team of researchers has developed a new kind of biobattery powered by bacteria—and a key breakthrough came from just downstairs.
Professor...
Scientists turn sunlight and seawater into green hydrogen and clean water
A team led by Cornell University has created a new technology that could help solve two major global problems at the same time: clean...
Organic solar module hits record 14.46% efficiency, shows study
Solar energy is a key player in the shift towards renewable energy, and researchers are constantly on the lookout for better materials to make...
Why some cyclists don’t wear helmets
Wearing a helmet while cycling can prevent serious head injuries and even save lives, but many cyclists still choose not to wear one.
A recent...
New tin-based anode could make safer, longer-lasting batteries
Researchers in South Korea have made an important discovery that could change the future of solid-state batteries (SSBs).
These new batteries are designed to be...