Strange new shape boosts energy conversion by over 8 times
Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...
Scientists turn electricity into sound in breakthrough quantum device
Scientists have created a new kind of quantum device that can turn electricity into something unusual: tiny packets of sound known as phonons.
This breakthrough...
Can AI really measure beauty?
Can a computer really decide what is beautiful? A new study suggests the answer is not as simple as many people think.
Researchers from the...
This new method could make jet engine parts more durable than ever
Parts used in aircraft engines, power plants, and other high-temperature machines must survive extreme stress for long periods of time.
Many of these parts are...
Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat
Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...
A simple shake could change the future of graphene production
Scientists have developed a new way to make ultra-thin materials like graphene using simple vibrations at room temperature.
This method could make production much faster,...
Tiny water drops could revolutionize solar panel cleaning
Solar energy is growing quickly around the world, with more and more panels being installed every year.
But there is a simple problem: dust and...
No batteries, no noise: Tiny tags turn everyday objects into smart trackers
Imagine turning your home into a smart system without charging devices or replacing batteries.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a clever new...
Why a slower AI might feel smarter
In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, speed is often seen as a clear advantage.
Companies compete to make AI systems respond faster and faster,...
Why “soft” lithium can break batteries
Solid-state batteries are often described as the future of energy storage.
They could allow phones to run for days without charging and give electric cars...
This new method could turn nearly all waste into usable energy
Researchers have found a clearer path to turning everyday waste into clean, usable gas for homes and businesses.
A team led by Mohsen Talei at...
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People think robots are pretty incompetent and not funny
Dang robots are crummy at so many jobs, and they tell lousy jokes to boot.
In two new studies, these were common biases human participants...
Scientists develop calcium rechargeable battery with long cycle life
Scientists have developed a prototype calcium (Ca) metal rechargeable battery capable of 500 cycles of repeated charge-discharge.
MIT’s new AI privacy method protects sensitive data without sacrificing accuracy
Keeping sensitive data safe in artificial intelligence (AI) systems is a big challenge.
While there are ways to protect personal information—like home addresses or medical...
Scientists achieve major milestone with world’s thinnest pixel detector
The Belle II project, based in Japan, is leading a global hunt for new phenomena in the field of particle physics.
This international project has...
Scientists invented an entirely new way to make solar cells
Holes help make sponges and English muffins useful (and, in the case of the latter, delicious).
Without holes, they wouldn’t be flexible enough to bend...