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...
A 10-cent robot? New method could make soft robotics much cheaper
Engineers at the University of Oxford have developed a remarkably simple and inexpensive way to build soft robots.
Using common laboratory tools and low-cost materials,...
Smart clothes could track your health and charge your phone one day
Wearable technology has already become part of everyday life. Many people now use smartwatches to track their heart rate, steps, and sleep.
But scientists believe...
Why dance tracks dominate TikTok while love songs rule Spotify
What makes a song become a hit today?
While listeners certainly play a role, new research suggests that streaming platforms and their algorithms also have...
AI-evolved robots can survive damage and rebuild themselves in the wild
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a new kind of robot that can adapt, recover from damage, and keep moving even after being broken...
Why electric cars lose range in cold weather—and what drivers can do about it
Many electric vehicle (EV) owners notice the same frustrating problem during winter: their car’s battery seems to drain faster, and charging takes longer than...
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VR may detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, Cambridge study shows
In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) could help detect navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease.
The VR detection is more accurately...
Solar PV panels coupled with lead-acid batteries can strongly increase electricity self-sufficiency
Nowadays, more and more people use solar PV panels and energy storage systems at home to support household electricity use. This is in line...
Researchers harvest Wi-Fi signals to power small electronics
With the rise of the digital age, the amount of Wi-Fi sources to transmit information wirelessly between devices has grown exponentially.
This results in the...
SpaceX Starlink launch a milestone for lower cost spaceflight
SpaceX is expected to launch 60 Starlink internet satellites into space on Monday, in its Falcon 9 rocket.
The launch is part of an effort...
How robots are shaping smart cities tomorrow
As cities grow larger and busier, technology is stepping in to make urban life smarter, safer, and more efficient. One of the most exciting...




















