New ultrasonic sensor can detect hidden defects in extreme industrial environments

Engineers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have developed a new ultrasonic sensing technology that can detect structural defects in...

A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles

One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life. Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...

A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles

One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life. Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...

AI eye test could help detect vision loss disease earlier

Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of permanent blindness in the world. It slowly damages the optic nerve, which is the bundle...

This smart pillow lets users play music and podcasts with a hug

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a prototype “smart pillow” designed to help people enjoy music, podcasts, or audiobooks before sleep without...

Sneaker-sized “electronic dolphin” robot could revolutionize oil spill cleanup

Engineers in Australia have developed a small robot designed to help clean up oil spills more safely and efficiently. The device, nicknamed the “Electronic Dolphin,”...

AI helps doctors choose best depression drugs and improve treatment

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...

Scientists revive 100-year-old material to create powerful new infrared devices

Scientists at Stanford University have discovered a new way to use some of the oldest known semiconductor materials to improve infrared technology. Their work could...

Scientists build AI chip powered by light instead of electricity

Scientists in Australia have developed a tiny artificial intelligence chip that performs calculations using light instead of electricity. The experimental device, created by researchers at...

Why subway systems are getting hotter—and why commuters are feeling it

For many commuters, stepping into a subway station means stepping into a wave of heat. A new study suggests that this uncomfortable experience is not...

Smartphone therapy could help adults living with ADHD

A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...

Negative light breakthrough could hide data transfers in plain sight

Researchers in Australia have developed a new way to send digital information that is almost impossible to detect. The technique uses a phenomenon called “negative...

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Scientists develop world's fastest hydrogen sensor for clean hydrogen energy

Scientists develop world’s fastest hydrogen sensor for clean hydrogen energy

In a new study, researchers have created the fastest hydrogen sensor in the world for clean hydrogen energy in the future. This is the first...

Scientists unlock new insights for cooler, faster chips in future tech

Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a breakthrough that could transform the efficiency of next-generation computer chips. By studying how heat moves through...

New wearable device makes heavy body armor feel lighter for soldiers

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have created a lightweight wearable device that can take up to 90 percent of the weight of body armor off...

Scientists break new ground in lithium battery study with novel thin-film technology

Battery researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Chicago have made a significant breakthrough in the field of lithium...

Scientists find better way to calculate fuel efficiency for dolphins

Researchers use noninvasive movement tags and a device that measures oxygen consumption to assess how much energy a dolphin uses while swimming. From foraging for...