Scientists build bird-inspired drones without motors or gears
Engineers are taking inspiration from birds to design a new kind of flying robot that could be more flexible, safer, and better suited to...
Scientists use plasma and lemon acid to recover nearly all battery materials
As the world depends more on electric devices and clean energy, the demand for battery materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel is rising quickly.
These...
Scientists create low-cost material to extract clean water from air
Around the world, access to clean drinking water is becoming more difficult. Climate change, growing populations, and ongoing conflicts are putting serious pressure on...
How flocking birds are helping AI cut through noise and stay accurate
Artificial intelligence can write, summarize, and explain information quickly, but it still has a major weakness: it sometimes produces incorrect or misleading content.
These mistakes,...
This simple sheepdog trick could revolutionize robot swarms
Sheepdogs have been helping farmers guide flocks for centuries, and their skills have even been showcased in competitions since the 1870s.
In these events, a...
Robotic hand with human-like touch can pick up a potato chip without breaking it
Robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing everyday tasks, but many still struggle with delicate movements that humans take for granted.
Picking up fragile items...
AI may predict which cancers will spread, study finds
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...
This atom-thin material could help build the next generation computer chips
Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering.
It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...
AI helps improve stroke care and reduce future health risks
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars
Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
When combined with renewable...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment.
These chemicals have been...
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How robots are learning to think on their feet: Caltech’s game-changing algorithm
In the world of robotics, making fast, smart decisions is crucial.
A new algorithm developed by researchers at Caltech is helping robots plan their movements...
Scientists unveil game-changing simulations to power next-generation energy-efficient microchips
Our smartphones are incredibly powerful today—far beyond what computers could do just a few decades ago.
But with the increasing use of artificial intelligence and...
New sodium-based smart windows could block heat without darkening rooms
As cities around the world struggle with rising energy demand, controlling heat from sunlight has become a major challenge.
A large portion of the heat...
Scientists create revolutionary technique to boost GPS accuracy
Have you ever used GPS on your phone to find a place?
Most of us do, but what if this technology could become even more...
Scientists find way to turn waste sand into new concrete
In a significant breakthrough, researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed an innovative form of concrete, transforming waste sand from the metal casting...