Scientists in Australia have developed a tiny artificial intelligence chip that performs calculations using light instead of electricity. The experimental device, created by researchers at...

For many commuters, stepping into a subway station means stepping into a wave of heat. A new study suggests that this uncomfortable experience is not...

A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...

Researchers in Australia have developed a new way to send digital information that is almost impossible to detect. The technique uses a phenomenon called “negative...

Breast cancer screening is one of the most important tools doctors have for finding cancer early, when treatment is more likely to succeed. In the...

Engineers at the University of Oxford have developed a remarkably simple and inexpensive way to build soft robots. Using common laboratory tools and low-cost materials,...

Wearable technology has already become part of everyday life. Many people now use smartwatches to track their heart rate, steps, and sleep. But scientists believe...

What makes a song become a hit today? While listeners certainly play a role, new research suggests that streaming platforms and their algorithms also have...

Engineers at Northwestern University have created a new kind of robot that can adapt, recover from damage, and keep moving even after being broken...

Many electric vehicle (EV) owners notice the same frustrating problem during winter: their car’s battery seems to drain faster, and charging takes longer than...

Researchers at Texas A&M University and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have developed a new type of foam that can absorb up to ten...

Many people talk to themselves when they are thinking through a difficult problem. Someone might quietly repeat a list while shopping, whisper steps while...

A recent study by researchers at UC Merced has highlighted a troubling trend: people are overly trusting of artificial intelligence (AI), even in simulated...

Range anxiety, the fear of running out of power before being able to recharge an electric vehicle, may be a thing of the past,...

Scientists have created a new metal alloy that can survive extremely high temperatures—something that could make jet engines and power-plant turbines run more efficiently...

Engineers have created a deep-ultraviolet laser using semiconductor materials. This shows great promise for improving the use of ultraviolet light for sterilizing medical tools, purifying...

A team of researchers has found a new way to manufacture one of the toughest materials used in industry, opening the door to cheaper,...