AI could help spot skin cancer early—even before a doctor visit

What if skin cancer could be spotted early, even before you visit a doctor? Scientists at the University of Missouri are working on that...

Scientists create world’s smallest capacitor to measure motion at quantum level

Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) have created the world’s smallest capacitor—and while it may sound like a niche engineering feat, it...

Smart windows made from wood could slash energy bills and block UV rays

What if your window could block harmful UV rays, keep your home cooler or warmer, and adjust to sunlight all by itself—without using any...

New ultra-fast quantum device could power 6G communications

Scientists have taken an important step toward the ultra-fast technologies expected to power future 6G communications. A research team affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of...

How an ultrathin coating could unlock the future of lithium metal batteries

A team of scientists has found a surprisingly simple way to solve one of the biggest problems holding back next-generation lithium batteries. By adding an...

A swinging tube in the sea could offer a simpler way to harvest ocean...

Ocean currents carry vast amounts of energy, but turning that motion into electricity has always been a technical challenge. Most existing designs rely on underwater...

AI can predict fall risk in older people in belly scans

A new study from Mayo Clinic shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help spot people who may be more likely to fall—even as early...

AI system can detect early signs of cognitive decline

A research team from Mass General Brigham has built one of the first fully independent artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can detect signs of...

This gel-like material could boost battery life and prevent fires

Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new kind of energy storage material that could make future batteries safer, more durable,...

Scientists print the world’s smallest infrared sensors—no silicon required

Engineers have created the smallest fully printed infrared light sensors ever made, opening a new path toward cheaper, smaller, and more flexible infrared technologies. The...

Grasshopper wings spark a new way for robots to glide

Sometimes scientific breakthroughs begin in unlikely places. For a team of engineers and entomologists from Princeton University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, it started...

Hacking the unhackable? Why quantum computers need a new kind of cybersecurity

Quantum computers are often described as the future of computing. They promise enormous speed and power that could transform medicine, finance, materials science, and many...

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VR may help people with dementia live better

In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) technology could improve the quality of life for people with dementia. The technology could help...

AI algorithm predicts heart function, may improve treatment decisions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may soon offer a safer and non-invasive way to assess heart function in patients suffering from coronary heart disease. A study conducted...

How tiny ‘nanocages’ could lead to big discoveries

Ever thought about how amazing it would be if we could manipulate light, just like we do with other materials?

AI helps robots do underwater exploration better

The ocean is one of the last great frontiers on Earth, covering more than 70% of our planet yet remaining largely unexplored. Autonomous underwater...

Japan could power 85% of its electricity with rooftops and EVs, study finds

A new study from Tohoku University has found that Japan could meet 85% of its electricity needs using just rooftop solar panels and electric...