Why power banks in hold luggage pose such a risk on holiday flights
Airline passengers are being warned not to pack power banks in their checked luggage ahead of the summer vacation travel period.
Devices with rechargeable batteries,...
New battery-like device could remove carbon dioxide from the air with electricity and saltwater
Engineers have developed a new device that removes carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air using electricity and a saltwater-based chemical process.
The technology works...
Simple surface upgrade could make low-cost batteries last much longer
As more countries switch to renewable energy and the demand for electricity continues to grow, scientists are searching for better ways to store large...
Scientists create paint-on electronic tattoos that can monitor your heart, brain and muscles
Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology.
The colorful, washable conductive ink...
Scientists create a 3D-printable soft material that is both exceptionally strong and long-lasting
Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a soft, rubber-like material that can be easily 3D printed while also...
New water sensors may help stop fish die-offs before they begin
New technology could soon help protect fish farmers around Africa's largest lake by providing early warnings before dangerous water conditions lead to mass fish...
Scientists boost blue quantum dot LED lifespan by 5,000 times in major display breakthrough
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made an important discovery that could lead to brighter, more colorful, and...
Scientists create ultra-fast chip that redirects light in less than a trillionth of a...
A team of scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has developed a tiny chip that can redirect light at an astonishing speed.
The...
Scientists build brain-inspired AI chip that detects problems 10,000 times more efficiently
Scientists have created a new brain-inspired electronic device that can quickly detect unusual events while using far less energy than today's artificial intelligence (AI)...
Scientists slash robot setup time from months to just two hours
Teaching a robot to perform new tasks is often much harder than people imagine.
Before researchers can even begin testing artificial intelligence (AI), they may...
Scientists watch lithium move inside a working solid-state battery for the first time
Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the next big step in battery technology.
They could be safer, store more energy and help electric vehicles drive...
Scientists create new 3D material that could improve batteries and clean up pollution
Scientists have developed a new type of three-dimensional material that could help create better batteries, remove harmful pollutants from the environment and support many...
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How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology
Just about every seven years, game console makers—namely, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, as of the past two decades—hit the reset button on their audience...
‘Miracle’ filter turns regular LEDs into advanced spintronic devices
Traditional electronics rely on semiconductors to transmit data using bursts of charged particles (electrons or holes) to convey messages as "1s" and "0s."
Spintronic devices,...
Scientists discover a way to program smart materials by simply spinning them
A childhood toy may hold the secret to future smart robots and mechanical computers.
Scientists have developed a new way to program special materials simply...
Tiny magnetic tentacle robot could revolutionize lung cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Leeds' STORM Lab have developed an ultra-soft, 2mm diameter robotic tentacle controlled by magnets that can penetrate deep into...
Scientists turn lithium waste into strong, sustainable concrete
What if the waste from mining could help build stronger, greener buildings?
Researchers at Flinders University are proving that this isn’t just possible — it...