Scientists 3D print one of the world’s hardest industrial materials

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

Robot swarms could turn music into stunning light paintings in real time

Imagine listening to your favorite song and watching it transform into a glowing painting created by moving robots. Researchers at the University of Waterloo have...

How a rare element could fuel the next generation of space missions

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a fresh look at neptunium, a rare radioactive metal that...

Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather

Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices. When...

New 3D concrete technology could transform how buildings are made

As cities become more crowded and construction companies struggle to find enough workers, the building industry is searching for faster and more efficient ways...

How hidden flaws caused light pole disasters in hurricane Ian

When Hurricane Ian swept across Florida in 2022, several aluminum light poles on a bridge in Central Florida suddenly cracked or collapsed. What puzzled engineers...

New calcium battery lasts 1,000 cycles, offering lithium alternative

As the world moves toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the need for better batteries is becoming more urgent. Today, most devices — from...

Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return

A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...

Think before you type: Study warns AI chats may expose your private life

As artificial intelligence chat tools become part of daily life at work, school, and home, many people may be sharing more personal information than...

New 3D printing ink made from wood waste can be recycled with water

3D printing has changed how products are designed and manufactured, allowing engineers and designers to create complex objects layer by layer from digital models. The...

New tree-inspired cooling method could solve AI data center heat crisis

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, but it comes with a hidden cost: enormous heat. Modern AI data centers pack thousands of powerful processors into...

Robotic arm can feel like part of the body—if it moves at the right...

As artificial intelligence advances, future prosthetic arms may be able to move on their own to assist users with daily tasks. But for these devices...

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WiFi could count you even if you don’t carry an electric device, shows study

Researchers in UC Santa Barbara professor Yasamin Mostofi's lab have enabled, for the first time, counting a stationary seated crowd using WiFi signals, and...

This black metal could make solar devices 15 times stronger

Solar panels have become a familiar sight on rooftops and in fields, but they aren’t the only way to turn sunlight into electricity. Another type...

Picasso algorithm makes quantum computing faster and smarter

Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize technology, offering lightning-fast calculations for complex problems in areas like chemistry, physics, and high-speed networking. However, before these...

How MIT researchers are mastering shape-shifting robots

In an exciting development at MIT, researchers are working on creating robots unlike any we’ve seen before. These aren't your typical robots with stiff arms...

Scientists find a cool new way to keep hot chips from overheating

As electronic devices get smaller and more powerful, keeping them from overheating has become a big challenge. Tiny chips can now do incredible things thanks...