Tiny lithium atom could power the next generation of optical technology
Scientists have discovered a simple way to greatly improve the performance of a tiny carbon-based molecule that could one day be used in faster...
Scientists turn plastic bottles into clean hydrogen using only sunlight
Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest environmental problems. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans every year,...
AI May Detect a Hidden Cause of High Blood Pressure Before Doctors Do
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system could help doctors find thousands of people with a hidden hormone disorder that often causes high blood pressure....
AI Predicts Dangerous Low Blood Sugar Before It Happens
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of healthcare, helping doctors detect diseases earlier and make better treatment decisions.
Low blood sugar, also called...
Sugar-coated nanoparticles may open a new path to treat deadly brain cancer
Scientists have developed a promising new treatment that could improve the fight against glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer.
In a...
New artificial skin gives robots a human-like sense of touch and temperature
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial skin that allows robots to feel both temperature and pressure at the same time, much like...
Robots that see the invisible could make dangerous jobs much safer
Robots are becoming much smarter than ever before.
Researchers at the University of Surrey are developing robots that can do something people cannot—they can "see"...
From 5G to 6G: Scientists create record-breaking 256-antenna wireless system
Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have taken a major step toward the next generation of wireless communication.
They have built one of the world's...
Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier
Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly.
During sudden cardiac arrest, the...
Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries
As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat.
Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...
New membrane could cut oil refinery energy use by nearly one-third
A team of international researchers has developed a simple membrane that could make crude oil refining much more energy efficient.
Instead of relying only on...
Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds
For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful.
They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...
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AI voices are getting too real — what this means for us
For years, people could easily tell the difference between a computer-generated voice and a real human one.
Think of Siri or Alexa — useful, yes,...
From 5G to 6G: Scientists create record-breaking 256-antenna wireless system
Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have taken a major step toward the next generation of wireless communication.
They have built one of the world's...
Scientists enhance thermal imaging for better medical, police, and military use
A new technique developed by University of Houston professor Jiming Bao promises to improve thermal imaging and infrared thermography.
These techniques, which help visualize temperature...
This wearable patch could monitor estrogen in sweat wirelessly
Estrogen, a hormone primarily associated with women’s health, plays a crucial role in various aspects of female fertility and overall well-being.
It has numerous responsibilities,...
Children may overestimate smart speakers’ abilities
Children overrate the intelligence of smart speakers—such as Alexa, Siri, or Google Home—and are uncertain if the systems can think like humans or not,...