Tiny microbes, big impact: A new way to recycle lithium from old batteries
Scientists at the University of Surrey have developed a new green technology that recovers up to 95% of high-purity lithium from used lithium-ion batteries...
Nature’s secret weapon: How a tuna tail could transform ocean drones
Cecilia Huertas Cerdeira has always been fascinated by the ocean. Growing up in Spain, she loved watching fish swim during family vacations on the...
How virtual reality is helping detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier than ever
Most people think of virtual reality (VR) as a fun way to play games or explore fantasy worlds.
But scientists are now using VR for...
How a new wave of fighter jets could transform aerial combat
The most advanced fighter jets in the world are known as "fifth generation." They contain technologies developed in the first part of the 21st...
Scientists create super spring material that stores more energy with twists
An international team of scientists led by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed a new type of mechanical metamaterial that...
EVs that charge 5x faster in the cold? New battery tech could make it...
A new battery breakthrough from engineers at the University of Michigan could help electric vehicles (EVs) charge much faster—even in freezing weather.
This innovation could...
ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli-style images raise new copyright problems
Social media has recently been flooded with images that looked like they belonged in a Studio Ghibli film.
Selfies, family photos and even memes have...
Tiny programmable pixels could change the future of infrared technology
Imagine if self-driving cars couldn’t “see” people or objects around them, or if doctors lost an important tool for spotting early signs of cancer.
These...
Why printed organic solar cells lose power – and how to solve it
Organic solar cells—solar panels made from special carbon-based materials—offer an exciting future.
They’re lightweight, flexible, and can be made quickly and cheaply using printing techniques,...
Scientists 3D print color-changing materials for smart textiles
In a breakthrough for smart materials, scientists from several top institutions have developed a new 3D printing method to create color-changing materials that react...
New discovery reveals why some batteries die faster – and how to fix it
A team of scientists in South Korea has discovered a hidden problem that causes lithium-ion batteries to wear out faster—and they've found a simple...
World’s smallest flying robot takes off — Inspired by bumblebees
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley have created the world’s smallest flying robot that can be controlled without any wires.
This tiny insect-like machine...
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Stanford engineers develop new wearable device to monitor tumor size
Engineers at Stanford University have created a small, autonomous device with a stretchable and flexible sensor that can be adhered to the skin to...
Scientists develop tiny chip for powerful terahertz waves
Terahertz waves, which have higher frequencies than radio waves, could revolutionize technology by enabling faster wireless communication, clearer medical imaging, and more precise radar...
This experiment could confirm the fifth element in the universe
An experiment that could confirm the fifth state of matter in the universe - and change physics as we know it - has been...
Researchers develop pasta that morphs into shape when cooked
People love pasta for its shapes—from tubes of penne and rigatoni to spirals of fusilli and rotini.
But what makes farfalle different from conchiglie also...
Scientists make the leaf-inspired solar panels
You know how plants soak up the sun's energy?
Researchers are now making solar panels that work a bit like leaves! By learning from nature,...