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...

AI could detect more breast cancers, study finds

Breast cancer screening is one of the most important tools doctors have for finding cancer early, when treatment is more likely to succeed. In the...

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Robotic arm can feel like part of the body—if it moves at the right...

As artificial intelligence advances, future prosthetic arms may be able to move on their own to assist users with daily tasks. But for these devices...

AI-powered drones: the future of tunnel safety

Aging tunnels are becoming a growing concern, but there aren't enough experts to inspect and maintain them. To solve this problem, researchers in South Korea...

This hiking gear fabric could keep wearable devices cool

A type of fabric typically used for hiking gear could potentially lead to wearable electronics that successfully cool both the device and the wearer’s...

How 3D-printed living material could help clean our water

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have made something pretty amazing that could help us clean our water. Imagine a material that's alive...

Why won’t some people use a smartphone?

In a world where more and more services and social interaction are based on mobile apps, a smartphone has become close to a necessity. Despite...