AI-powered blood test could predict type 2 diabetes early
Prediabetes is a condition that affects millions of people and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
It is a warning sign that the...
This new 3D printing system could change how cars, planes, and buildings are made
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a powerful new 3D-printing system that could transform how large...
This new off-grid filter could capture nanoplastics smaller than 50 nanometers
Tiny plastic particles are turning up almost everywhere, including in drinking water.
Now, researchers in South Korea have developed a new filtration technology that can...
A one-atom-thick fix could finally unlock diamond electronics
Diamonds are famous for their beauty, but their real superpower may lie in electronics.
Beyond sparkle, diamond is one of the toughest and most efficient...
Daily AI chat use linked to higher risk of depression
If you spend a lot of time chatting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini, you might want to take a...
AI could help spot skin cancer early—even before a doctor visit
What if skin cancer could be spotted early, even before you visit a doctor? Scientists at the University of Missouri are working on that...
Scientists create world’s smallest capacitor to measure motion at quantum level
Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) have created the world’s smallest capacitor—and while it may sound like a niche engineering feat, it...
Smart windows made from wood could slash energy bills and block UV rays
What if your window could block harmful UV rays, keep your home cooler or warmer, and adjust to sunlight all by itself—without using any...
New ultra-fast quantum device could power 6G communications
Scientists have taken an important step toward the ultra-fast technologies expected to power future 6G communications.
A research team affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of...
How an ultrathin coating could unlock the future of lithium metal batteries
A team of scientists has found a surprisingly simple way to solve one of the biggest problems holding back next-generation lithium batteries.
By adding an...
A swinging tube in the sea could offer a simpler way to harvest ocean...
Ocean currents carry vast amounts of energy, but turning that motion into electricity has always been a technical challenge.
Most existing designs rely on underwater...
AI can predict fall risk in older people in belly scans
A new study from Mayo Clinic shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help spot people who may be more likely to fall—even as early...
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Why sodium-ion batteries could charge faster than lithium ones
As the world moves toward cleaner energy and electric technologies, better batteries are becoming more important than ever.
Batteries power everything from phones and laptops...
Scientists demonstrate the power of 53 entangled qubits in quantum supremacy
Researchers in UC Santa Barbara/Google scientist John Martinis’ group have made good on their claim to quantum supremacy.
Using 53 entangled quantum bits (“qubits”), their...
A section of critical highway collapsed in Wyoming. Could it happen anywhere
The partial collapse of a roadway in Wyoming as a result of a landslide that occurred over the weekend raises serious questions about the...
Too much stress could quickly degrade batteries
Intentional defects in batteries have given Rice University scientists a window into the hazards of pushing lithium-ion cells too far.
New simulations by Rice materials...
Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
Imagine a world where skin grafts can grow hair or where we can test drugs and cosmetics more effectively.
This might soon become a reality...