Scientists turn desert sand into eco-friendly bricks to cut cement emissions

Cement is one of the most widely used building materials in the world, but it comes at a high environmental cost. Portland cement alone is...

Edison’s lost battery idea gets a high-tech comeback for the renewable energy age

At the start of the 20th century, electric cars were more common on American roads than gasoline vehicles. In 1900, many drivers relied on lead-acid...

Robots that can see around corners? New AI radar system makes it possible

Imagine if a self-driving car could spot a pedestrian before they step into view from behind a building. Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have...

Scientists invent “smart underwear” that tracks your farts 24/7

Talking about flatulence may feel awkward, but scientists say it could reveal important clues about gut health. Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed...

Why liquid metal could be the key to affordable green hydrogen

Scientists have developed a new way to produce clean hydrogen using sunlight and liquid metal, offering a promising path toward greener energy made directly...

Origami-inspired waveguides could make satellites lighter and easier to launch

Modern satellites rely on electromagnetic waveguides—hollow structures that carry high-power signals between components such as antennas and transmitters. Today, these waveguides are usually made from...

This hair-thin glass microphone can hear electrical sparks before power failures happen

Researchers have created a microphone so thin it looks like a human hair, yet tough enough to survive temperatures as high as 1,000°C. Made entirely...

Frequent AI chat linked to higher depression risk

Artificial intelligence tools have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Many use AI at work to write emails, summarize documents, or...

This computer uses light instead of electricity—and it solves problems faster than quantum machines

Researchers at Queen's University have built a new kind of computer that uses light instead of electricity—and it works at room temperature, stays stable...

Scientists discover a completely new type of magnetism in atom-thin materials

Scientists at University of Stuttgart have discovered a completely new type of magnetism in materials that are only a few atoms thick. Working with international...

This flax fiber furniture can be taken apart and reused again and again

Most seating furniture isn’t made to last. Chairs and benches are often difficult to take apart, awkward to move, and easy to damage. After just one...

A new organic molecule could store renewable energy for months with almost no loss

One of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy is timing. Wind turbines and solar panels often produce electricity when it is not immediately needed. A...

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Scientists create ergonomic computer mice inspired by hand comfort

For nearly 60 years, the computer mouse has been a constant companion at desks worldwide. Yet despite countless changes in technology, the mouse itself...

New cooling system could keep your electronics faster and greener

As electronic devices get smaller and more powerful, keeping them cool enough to work properly has become a major challenge. Now, researchers at the University...

How 3D printing is shaping the future of medicine

3D printing, once seen as a futuristic concept, is now transforming the field of medicine and healthcare. This innovative technology allows doctors and researchers to...

The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far...

We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up...

Scientists develop new membrane to improve lithium extraction from salt lakes

In a significant breakthrough for lithium recovery, researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences...