New solar windows could turn buildings into power plants—even on cloudy days
Imagine if the windows in your home or office could quietly generate electricity while still letting daylight in.
That idea is moving closer to reality...
Scientists create AI mosquito detector that could help prevent malaria and dengue
A researcher at the University of Wollongong has developed a small, low-cost device that can identify dangerous mosquitoes simply by listening to the sound...
World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine could help build bigger quantum computers
Scientists have taken an important step toward more powerful quantum computers by creating the world's first superconducting quantum heat engine.
The tiny device, developed by...
Scientists find new way to build powerful photonic chips using light instead of electricity
As artificial intelligence continues to grow, today's computer chips are struggling to keep up with the enormous amount of data they need to move.
One...
Scientists build world’s first commercial-size indium-free tandem solar cell
Scientists have developed a new type of high-efficiency solar cell that replaces the rare and expensive metal indium with much cheaper tin, an advance...
New ‘Phantom Twist’ drone nearly disappears in flight by tricking human vision
Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a unique drone that can almost disappear while flying—not by using camouflage or invisibility technology, but by taking...
Driving the speed limit could save Americans billions every year, new study finds
Simply driving at the posted speed limit could save Americans billions of dollars in fuel costs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to a...
New ‘Blooming’ Screen Appears Only When You Need It, Then Disappears
Imagine a world where digital screens only appear when you actually need them. Instead of filling homes, offices, and public spaces with permanent displays,...
Tiny new chip could bring powerful terahertz technology into everyday devices
Scientists have taken an important step toward making powerful terahertz technology much smaller and more practical by fitting many of its key functions onto...
Scientists create the first room-temperature quantum material
Scientists have created the world's first quantum material that works at room temperature, overcoming one of the biggest obstacles in quantum technology.
The breakthrough could...
Scientists create thread-like electronics that could make wearable health monitors almost invisible
Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers have become part of everyday life, helping people monitor their heart rate, activity, and sleep.
But scientists...
AI Can Predict Stroke Risk Years Before It Happens
Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that may be able to predict a person's risk of stroke up to 10 years before it...
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How nanotechnology makes LEDs better
LED lighting has become a part of our everyday lives, from light bulbs in homes to streetlights and smartphone screens. LEDs, or light-emitting diodes,...
AI-powered x-ray analysis can help detect diseases
In a groundbreaking collaboration between researchers at the University of Warwick, King's College London, and various National Health Service (NHS) facilities, a remarkable AI...
Scientists create tunable, nanoscale, incandescent light source
Researchers have created possibly the world's smallest incandescent lightbulb.
The new invention could have applications in sensing, photonics and perhaps computing platforms beyond the limitations...
This bendable, self-healing concrete could revolutionize winter roads
Concrete is one of the most-used materials in the U.S., second only to water. Unfortunately, its production is responsible for 8-10% of carbon dioxide...
DeepSeek’s low-cost AI chatbot is a win for the whole industry, expert says
The Chinese startup DeepSeek has sent shockwaves throughout the AI world with the release of its less-resource-intensive AI chatbot, calling into question the amount...