Ordinary rice could power the next generation of soft robots
Rice is a staple food for billions of people, but scientists have now discovered it could also inspire a new generation of smart materials.
Researchers...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...
Scientists discover new silicon qubit that could transform quantum Internet
Quantum technology promises to revolutionize computing, communication, and sensing by using the strange behavior of particles at the atomic level.
But turning this promise into...
Hair-thin LEDs could one day replace lasers in data centers and displays
Tiny light sources no wider than a human hair may soon change how information is transmitted and how screens are built.
Researchers at the University...
New “never-wet” coating could repel even near-boiling liquids
Superhydrophobic materials—often called “never-wet” surfaces—are famous for making water bead up and roll away.
They are used in products ranging from self-cleaning fabrics to industrial...
New flexible plastic could conduct electricity like human tissue
Scientists have discovered a new way to make a soft, stretchy plastic that can carry electricity efficiently—an advance that could help improve devices implanted...
AI may spot schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental health conditions that often begin in late teenage years or early adulthood. These illnesses can deeply affect...
Why adding eyes makes robots seem more human
A new study suggests that something as simple as adding eyes to a humanoid robot can dramatically change how people perceive it.
Researchers from Tampere...
New diamond cooling technology cuts electronics heat by 23°c
Overheating is one of the biggest problems facing modern electronics, from smartphones to powerful data centers.
Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a new...
AI chatbots may worse mental diseases
A new study has raised concerns about how artificial intelligence chatbots may affect people living with mental illness.
Researchers looked at electronic health records from...
Is this glass square the long, long future of data storage
Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading information in ordinary pieces of glass...
New mirror-based solar system produces electricity and heat at the same time
Researchers have developed a new type of solar power system that can produce both electricity and heat at the same time—an innovation that could...
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MIT study unlocks the secret to faster, more durable batteries
From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, lithium-ion batteries power much of modern life.
Yet they still come with frustrating limits—slow charging times, limited lifespans,...
New invention makes cleaning oil spills 10 times faster
Oil spills are bad news for our oceans, wildlife, and the environment. They can take a long time to clean up and do a...
Scientists create ultra-sensitive infrared detector for starlight detection
A research team led by Professor Zhang Zhiyong at Peking University has developed groundbreaking technology that allows for the detection of extremely faint starlight...
Scientists transform materials with laser light
Researchers have figured out a way to use lasers to alter materials without the creation of damaging heat.
Imagine windows that can easily transform into...
These squishy robots can drop from a helicopter and land safely
Sometimes the toughest among us come in shapes that are round and just a little bit squishy.
New soccer-ball-shaped robots, created by engineers at UC...