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...
This simple ‘battery bath’ could bring dead lithium-ion batteries back to life
A team of researchers at Cornell University has developed a new way to restore worn-out lithium-ion batteries, allowing them to recover up to 95%...
New water-harvesting jacket turns air into drinking water
Imagine wearing a jacket that can produce drinking water from the air around you.
That idea is moving closer to reality thanks to engineers at...
Forget boiling water: Researchers brew espresso with sound waves
For many coffee lovers, making espresso seems to require two essential ingredients: very hot water and high pressure.
But researchers at the University of New...
Smart rescue drone could save people who fall overboard at sea
Falling overboard from a ship is one of the most dangerous emergencies at sea.
Every minute matters, and the chances of survival can quickly decrease...
Ultrathin diamond layer solves major heat problem in future 6G devices
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and other institutions has developed a new way to improve the performance of...
These tiny microbes can clean water and produce electricity at the same time
Imagine a technology that can generate electricity while cleaning wastewater at the same time.
According to a recent review published in the International Journal of...
Scientists turn ordinary water into a powerful energy storage material
Water is one of the most common substances on Earth, but scientists have now discovered that it may have a surprising new use: storing...
Scientists discover invisible hardware trojans lurking inside computer chips
Every day, people rely on computer chips to keep sensitive information safe.
These tiny pieces of hardware help protect everything from online banking details and...
AI-designed Universal Vaccine Could Stop Future Pandemics Before They Start
For many years, the world has relied on vaccines to protect people from dangerous infectious diseases.
Vaccines have saved millions of lives by helping the...
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Engineers edge closer to building a super computer
Imagine a computer so powerful it could solve the world's most complex problems in a blink of an eye.
This isn't just a dream anymore,...
New ultra-thin material could make AI chips faster, cooler, and far more energy efficient
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world—but it’s also consuming enormous amounts of energy.
Data centers powering AI models rely on thousands of computer chips...
How hidden flaws caused light pole disasters in hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian swept across Florida in 2022, several aluminum light poles on a bridge in Central Florida suddenly cracked or collapsed.
What puzzled engineers...
This octopus-inspired robot learns to grip and sense its surroundings
Scientists at the University of Bristol have created a new type of soft robot inspired by the incredible abilities of the octopus.
Unlike traditional robots...
Earable computing is next milestone in wearable devices, says study
CSL's Systems and Networking Research Group (SyNRG) is defining a new sub-area of mobile technology that they call "earable computing."
The team believes that earphones...