Signal-Based System Could Bring End-to-End Encryption to Shared Online Documents

End-to-end encryption has become common in messaging apps, protecting conversations so that only the people involved can read them. Now, researchers have developed a way...

Atom-Thin Carbon Film Could Make Future Computer Chips Faster and More Efficient

As computer chips become smaller and more powerful, the tiny wires inside them are creating a growing problem. Researchers in Singapore have now developed an...

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens. What do teachers think?

Since ChatGPT’s introduction in the fall of 2022, educators have been trying their best to navigate artificial intelligence’s explosion into the classroom. On one hand,...

‘Rainbow on a Chip’ Could Help Power Future 6G Networks and Quantum Technologies

Scientists have developed a tiny “rainbow on a chip” that can produce multiple extremely precise high-frequency signals, a technology that could eventually support faster...

AI Finds Hidden Heart Problem in Simple Scans

A routine heart ultrasound may contain hidden clues about a serious blood-flow problem that doctors normally need a more specialized test to measure. Researchers at...

New Nonmetallic Coating Could Block More Than 80% of Radiant Heat

Researchers have developed a new type of thin, nonmetallic coating that can dramatically reduce heat transfer between nearby objects. The technology could eventually help control...

Scientists Turn to Ant-Inspired AI to Track Suspicious Blockchain Cash Flows

Scientists are turning to an unusual source of inspiration in the fight against financial crime: swarms of ants, bees and birds. Researchers led by Charles...

Scientists Test 3D-Printed Concrete Shelters Against Tornado-Level Winds

As tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather events threaten communities, researchers are exploring whether 3D-printed concrete could provide stronger and more affordable storm shelters...

Scientists Find a Way to Generate Powerful Linked Signals Without Extreme Cooling

Quantum technology could one day make communications more secure and sensors far more sensitive. But there is a major obstacle: many quantum systems only work...

New Electronic Skin Could Help Prosthetic Limbs Feel Touch and Temperature

People using prosthetic limbs may one day be able to feel pressure, temperature and even differences between surfaces thanks to a new type of...

New 3D Printing Technology Creates Complex Objects in Just 7.5 Seconds

A new type of 3D printing could dramatically speed up the way tiny, complex objects are made. Instead of slowly building an object one layer...

A Surprising Way to Make Rooms Feel Cooler Without Lowering the Thermostat

The temperature on the thermostat may not be the only thing determining whether a room feels too hot or too cold. A new study suggests...

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Computer glitches are eating up our time: researchers advocate for more user-friendly systems

New research coming out of Denmark reveals an interesting yet frustrating truth: we are wasting 11%–20% of our time on computer problems. Despite having better...

This new diabetes test uses sweat, not blood to check blood sugar

Monitoring blood sugar to make sure it remains in the target range is the cornerstone of diabetes management, but the pain and inconvenience of...

The 45-hour myth: Why teens need even more driving practice

A new study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute has found that teen drivers who spend more time practicing behind the wheel are significantly...

Smarter eyes for machines: New silicon tech speeds up computer vision

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a breakthrough in computer vision technology by creating new hardware that acts more like the...

Eggshells: The unexpected hero for greener batteries!

You know the old saying: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"? Well, when it comes to creating better batteries, we might just want...