Scientists create materials that can walk, crawl, and move on their own
Most materials we use every day—like metal, glass, or rubber—are passive. They only move or change shape when we push or pull them.
But scientists...
Think your voice is private? AI can analyze and clone it
Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...
New transparent film keeps cars cooler by 6°c without using electricity
A new type of transparent film could help keep cars much cooler in hot weather—without using any electricity.
Researchers from Seoul National University, working with...
Nature’s super seed: How an Australian nut could make helmets safer
A small, hard seed from Australia may help scientists design stronger and safer protective gear.
Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have been studying...
Forget smart glasses—These tiny earbuds can see and answer your questions
Imagine wearing a pair of ordinary wireless earbuds that can quietly “see” what you see and answer your questions about it.
Researchers at the University...
Tiny gold particles could make zinc batteries last much longer
As the world moves toward renewable energy like solar and wind, the need for better and more reliable batteries is growing quickly.
These energy sources...
This robotic guide dog could talk and lead safely
Guide dogs have long helped people with vision loss move safely through the world. They can avoid obstacles, follow routes, and respond to commands.
But...
Silent artificial muscles could transform robots and wearable devices
Engineers have long tried to build artificial muscles that work like the ones in the human body—strong, flexible, fast, and easy to control.
Now, a...
Scientists solve key problem holding back hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cells have long been seen as a promising clean energy solution. They can produce electricity using hydrogen as fuel, with water as...
Your heartbeat could become your password, scientists say
Logging into digital systems may soon feel very different. Instead of typing passwords or using eye scans, a new technology could identify you based...
AI reveals hidden emotional risks behind type 2 diabetes
Loneliness, poor sleep, and mental stress may quietly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes much more than people realize.
A new study led...
Hidden high blood pressure may soon be easier to detect with AI
High blood pressure is one of the most common and dangerous health problems in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...
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New low-cost AI camera could make self-driving cars affordable
Self-driving cars may soon become much cheaper and safer thanks to a new AI-powered camera system developed by researchers at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
Called...
New quantum storage technique could make quantum networking possible
Engineers at Caltech have developed an approach for quantum storage.
It could help pave the way for the development of large-scale optical quantum networks.
The new...
Scientists create robotic system to spot cracks in steel bridges
Steel bridges are critical for transportation, especially long-span designs that rely on orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs).
These decks are lightweight and efficient at carrying...
Sculpted light could control chemical catalysts, shows Stanford study
Like a person breaking up a cat fight, the role of catalysts in a chemical reaction is to hurry up the process - and...
Manta ray robots break speedy swimming record
A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays to improve their ability...