This landing pad design could make future air taxis much quieter

Electric air taxis and delivery drones could soon become a common sight in cities around the world. These aircraft promise faster travel, less traffic on...

Why lithium-ion batteries are reaching their limits—and what’s coming next

Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day, from smartphones and laptops to electric cars. They have helped shape the modern world,...

Scientists create revolutionary pixel that works as both camera and display

Pixels are one of the building blocks of modern technology. They create the images we see on television screens, smartphones, and computer monitors. They also...

Australia’s under-16 social media ban has had little immediate impact, study finds

Australia became the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide law aimed at preventing children under the age of 16 from having...

AI could deliver relevant online ads without tracking your every move, study finds

For years, online advertising has been built on a simple idea: if companies want to show people relevant ads, they need to collect large...

New method could recover nearly 100% of toxic lead from solar panels

Perovskite solar cells are often called the future of solar energy. They are lightweight, flexible, highly efficient, and cheaper to manufacture than traditional silicon solar...

Tiny infrared chip could detect pollution, disease, and hidden chemicals

Scientists in Australia have created a tiny device that could transform the way we detect pollution, monitor health, and identify different materials. The new technology...

3D-printed batteries could be safer, greener, and more powerful

Lithium-ion batteries power much of modern life. They are found in smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems. Although these batteries have changed...

Tiny MIT chip could help small robots navigate like experts while using almost no...

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an ultra-efficient computer chip that could help tiny robots and lightweight devices create detailed...

Scientists discover hidden ‘charge trap’ that could slow next-generation solar and electronic materials

A team of researchers at Cornell University has uncovered a surprising problem in a promising class of materials known as hybrid perovskites. The discovery could...

New electronic skin can be made onsite, bringing smarter robots and wearables closer to...

Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of electronic skin that can be made directly where it is needed, potentially opening the...

Ice cream ingredient could help turn dirt into 3D-printed homes

An ingredient commonly used in ice cream may help scientists transform ordinary dirt into a new generation of environmentally friendly building materials. Researchers at the...

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Sticking the future together: A breakthrough in 2D material technology

In a pioneering effort that promises to reshape the landscape of future technologies, a research team from Kyushu University, alongside the Japanese company Nitto...

New organic catalyst could help produce cheaper fuel cells

Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a groundbreaking discovery in clean energy technology. In their quest to find more sustainable and affordable alternatives...

Scientists use quantum physics to secure wireless devices

Researchers report a method inspired by quantum physics to improve wireless device identification and protect device-to-device communication.

New smartphone tests could detect early Alzheimer’s disease

Detecting early signs of Alzheimer's in older adults can be challenging, but researchers have found that daily tests using smartphones could be a game-changer....

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s social media posts have had a ‘sudden boost’ since July,...

On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to...