A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease

Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body. The disease develops when...

New ultra-thin membrane could supercharge the future of hydrogen fuel cells

Engineers have developed a new ultra-thin membrane that could make hydrogen fuel cells far more efficient, especially at high temperatures where current systems struggle...

Scientists turn old EV batteries into better-than-new power materials

As electric vehicles become more common around the world, millions of lithium-ion batteries will eventually reach the end of their lives. Recycling these batteries is...

Scientists discover the tiny coating trick that could make EV batteries last much longer

Scientists in South Korea have discovered an important design rule that could help future electric vehicle batteries last much longer and perform more safely. Their...

Scientists create nearly invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power sources

Scientists in Singapore have developed a new type of ultrathin solar cell that is almost invisible and could one day turn windows, car sunroofs,...

Scientists discover a simpler way to make solid-state batteries faster and better

Solid-state batteries are often seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of electric vehicles and clean energy. They could offer safer...

New rooftop antenna system could replace giant satellite dishes

As thousands of new satellites continue launching into orbit, scientists say a major bottleneck is no longer in space—it is on the ground. Researchers at...

Is your AI chatbot manipulating you?

A billboard tries to sell you something. So does a used car salesman. But no matter how smooth the pitch, you're quite aware of...

Tiny bee-inspired drones could soon navigate the world on their own

Honeybees may hold the secret to the future of drone technology. Researchers in Europe have developed a new navigation system inspired by the way honeybees...

New memory technology could cut AI energy use by more than 60 times

As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the world’s data centers are using enormous amounts of electricity. Some large AI facilities already consume as much power...

This new 5G security technology detects cyber threats with 98% accuracy

As 5G networks become a bigger part of everyday life, scientists are racing to solve one major problem: security. A new study suggests that combining...

Scientists create powerful water-splitting catalyst for clean hydrogen fuel

Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a new method for producing hydrogen that works at much lower temperatures than current technologies. The breakthrough could...

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‘Surfing attack’ hacks Siri, Google with ultrasonic waves

Ultrasonic waves don't make a sound, but they can still activate Siri on your cellphone and have it make calls, take images or read...

Step it up: Walking more steps every day may help lower blood pressure

The smartwatches seen on the wrists of roughly 1 in 5 Americans could be more than just a fun gimmick but a potentially useful...

Wax-powered cooling system could keep space electronics from overheating

A team of researchers is taking an innovative approach to keeping electronics cool in space—using wax. Led by Professor Mickey Clemon from the University of...

How 3D printing is changing how we explore the universe

Space exploration is one of humanity's most ambitious ventures, but it comes with enormous challenges. Rockets and spacecraft must carry everything needed for the...

AI can detect more than 170 types of cancer

When a patient shows signs of a brain tumor—such as double vision—the usual next step is a biopsy to collect tissue and analyze it....