How drones could leap from water into the air like birds and rays
Watching a seabird burst out of the ocean or a mobula ray launch itself into the air makes the transition from water to sky...
Scientists create artificial eye that could transform self-driving cars
Self-driving cars and advanced robots rely on cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence to understand the world around them.
However, these systems often struggle when lighting...
New light-powered fiber detects tiny amounts of bacteria in just one minute
Researchers in Japan have developed a new light-based technology that can rapidly gather thousands of bacteria into a tiny area, making them much easier...
AI can help spot fake news—But it may also weaken your critical thinking
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are becoming increasingly popular sources of information.
Many people now use these systems not only to...
Hidden texting flaws let attackers impersonate contacts on iPhones and Androids
A major security flaw that allowed attackers to impersonate other people in text message conversations has finally been fixed across the United States, thanks...
Transparent OLED advance could power smarter windows, cars, and wearable displays
A team of researchers in South Korea has developed a new type of transparent OLED technology that could help improve future augmented reality (AR)...
Scientists create a water-based material that stores solar energy like a living system
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a remarkable new material that can capture energy, store it for months, use it when needed, and then...
New sonar-camera system could help underwater robots navigate in near-zero visibility
Cloudy underwater conditions can be a major problem for robotic vehicles exploring the ocean.
When underwater robots land on the seafloor, inspect shipwrecks, or dig...
Scientists use a single flash of light to rewrite magnetic memory 1,000 times faster
As artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and online services continue to grow, the demand for faster and more energy-efficient computer hardware is rising rapidly.
Now, researchers...
Scientists create a tiny sensor that can detect invisible gas leaks with extraordinary precision
Researchers in Germany have developed a new gas-sensing technology that could make it much easier and less expensive to detect tiny amounts of gases...
Scientists create a self-healing catalyst that repairs itself like human skin
A team of researchers in South Korea has developed a new catalyst that can repair itself after damage, potentially solving one of the biggest...
TikTok’s ‘Not Interested’ tool beats swiping, but effect may quickly wear off
Just like snowflakes, no two TikTok For You pages look alike.
And that is intentional. The social media site's highly personalized—and black box-like—recommendation algorithm has...
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Why the metaverse isn’t ready to be the future of work just yet
The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how many Canadians work.
According to Statistics Canada, remote work rose to 40% in April 2020 and fell to 18.7%...
Scientists break record in energy storage: A new era for supercapacitors
In a remarkable advancement, chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a carbon-based supercapacitor material that holds four...
Scientists create new composite that makes brittle ceramics bend, not break
Ceramics are known for being extremely strong and heat-resistant, but they also have a major weakness: they break easily.
Metals, on the other hand, can...
What we can learn from I-5 Skagit River Bridge collapse
On May 23, 2013, a truck-tractor with a flatbed semitrailer hauling an oversized container was traveling south on Interstate 5 (I-5) near Mount Vernon,...
New water sensors can spot dangerous toxins and bacteria instantly
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have made a big leap in water safety.
They've created a...