AI-powered robot lab discovers six new metal alloys that thrive in extreme heat

Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover six new metal alloys that remain strong under extremely high...

AI Spots Hidden Heart Failure Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear

Heart failure is one of the biggest health problems facing older adults around the world. It happens when the heart can no longer pump...

New AI could learn from its own mistakes to create better 3D designs faster

Creating a new product often begins with a simple two-dimensional drawing before engineers turn it into a detailed three-dimensional model using computer-aided design (CAD)...

New molecule helps next-generation solar cells break the 26% efficiency barrier

Scientists have taken another important step toward making next-generation solar panels more powerful and longer lasting. An international team of researchers has developed a new...

This smart knitted fabric can count your steps, turn on lights, and change shape

Knitted fabrics are usually associated with warm sweaters, scarves, and blankets. But researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences...

Scientists create the first 3D thermal cloak that can hide objects from heat in...

Scientists have developed the world's first true three-dimensional thermal cloak, a device that can hide objects from heat detection regardless of where the heat...

Why power banks in hold luggage pose such a risk on holiday flights

Airline passengers are being warned not to pack power banks in their checked luggage ahead of the summer vacation travel period. Devices with rechargeable batteries,...

New battery-like device could remove carbon dioxide from the air with electricity and saltwater

Engineers have developed a new device that removes carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air using electricity and a saltwater-based chemical process. The technology works...

Simple surface upgrade could make low-cost batteries last much longer

As more countries switch to renewable energy and the demand for electricity continues to grow, scientists are searching for better ways to store large...

Scientists create paint-on electronic tattoos that can monitor your heart, brain and muscles

Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology. The colorful, washable conductive ink...

Scientists create a 3D-printable soft material that is both exceptionally strong and long-lasting

Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a soft, rubber-like material that can be easily 3D printed while also...

New water sensors may help stop fish die-offs before they begin

New technology could soon help protect fish farmers around Africa's largest lake by providing early warnings before dangerous water conditions lead to mass fish...

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Smart windows could be the next big thing in renewable heating

World energy demand is continuing to soar as cities grow, technology advances and industries develop. Buildings make up about 30%-40% of the total—even more than...

Scientists turn electricity into sound in breakthrough quantum device

Scientists have created a new kind of quantum device that can turn electricity into something unusual: tiny packets of sound known as phonons. This breakthrough...

Scientists discover new way to boost sodium-ion battery power

Researchers have come up with an exciting new way to increase the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, which could make energy storage cheaper and safer. This...

5G networks have few health impacts, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found 5G networks have few health impacts. The research was conducted by a team at Oregon State University. Fifth-generation or 5G...

Scientists Create AI That Can Invent New Battery Electrolytes

Artificial intelligence is helping scientists discover new medicines, create advanced materials, and now even design better batteries. Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed...