New electronic skin can heal itself underwater and help divers and robots stay safe
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new type of electronic skin that can detect touch, sense damage, and repair...
Scientists create levitating graphite material that could one day detect earthquakes
A team of researchers at Kyoto University has developed a new graphite-based material that can float steadily above magnets, opening the door to highly...
New solar windows could turn buildings into power plants—even on cloudy days
Imagine if the windows in your home or office could quietly generate electricity while still letting daylight in.
That idea is moving closer to reality...
Scientists create AI mosquito detector that could help prevent malaria and dengue
A researcher at the University of Wollongong has developed a small, low-cost device that can identify dangerous mosquitoes simply by listening to the sound...
World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine could help build bigger quantum computers
Scientists have taken an important step toward more powerful quantum computers by creating the world's first superconducting quantum heat engine.
The tiny device, developed by...
Scientists find new way to build powerful photonic chips using light instead of electricity
As artificial intelligence continues to grow, today's computer chips are struggling to keep up with the enormous amount of data they need to move.
One...
Scientists build world’s first commercial-size indium-free tandem solar cell
Scientists have developed a new type of high-efficiency solar cell that replaces the rare and expensive metal indium with much cheaper tin, an advance...
New ‘Phantom Twist’ drone nearly disappears in flight by tricking human vision
Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a unique drone that can almost disappear while flying—not by using camouflage or invisibility technology, but by taking...
Driving the speed limit could save Americans billions every year, new study finds
Simply driving at the posted speed limit could save Americans billions of dollars in fuel costs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to a...
New ‘Blooming’ Screen Appears Only When You Need It, Then Disappears
Imagine a world where digital screens only appear when you actually need them. Instead of filling homes, offices, and public spaces with permanent displays,...
Tiny new chip could bring powerful terahertz technology into everyday devices
Scientists have taken an important step toward making powerful terahertz technology much smaller and more practical by fitting many of its key functions onto...
Scientists create the first room-temperature quantum material
Scientists have created the world's first quantum material that works at room temperature, overcoming one of the biggest obstacles in quantum technology.
The breakthrough could...
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Graphene and 2D materials could move electronics beyond Moore’s Law
Scientists have published a new review on a field of computer device development known as spintronics, which could see graphene used as building block...
Hydrogen fuel is getting buzz, but here’s why it hasn’t gone mainstream
Is hydrogen the answer to our energy needs? An aerospace and mechanical engineer explains how to bring this fuel down to Earth.
The hydrogen fuel...
How smart biorefineries can create a sustainable future
Imagine a world where we no longer rely on oil and gas for energy and products.
Instead, we use natural, renewable materials to meet our...
Ready for robo-delivery? How people feel about automated delivery services
In a world where online shopping is booming, big companies like Amazon and Walmart are planning to make thousands of deliveries using drones.
But the...
LEGO bricks printed out of space dust
There have been many proposals for building structures on the Moon out of lunar regolith.
But here’s an idea sure to resonate with creators, mechanical...