Think your voice is private? AI can analyze and clone it
Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...
New transparent film keeps cars cooler by 6°c without using electricity
A new type of transparent film could help keep cars much cooler in hot weather—without using any electricity.
Researchers from Seoul National University, working with...
Nature’s super seed: How an Australian nut could make helmets safer
A small, hard seed from Australia may help scientists design stronger and safer protective gear.
Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have been studying...
Forget smart glasses—These tiny earbuds can see and answer your questions
Imagine wearing a pair of ordinary wireless earbuds that can quietly “see” what you see and answer your questions about it.
Researchers at the University...
Tiny gold particles could make zinc batteries last much longer
As the world moves toward renewable energy like solar and wind, the need for better and more reliable batteries is growing quickly.
These energy sources...
This robotic guide dog could talk and lead safely
Guide dogs have long helped people with vision loss move safely through the world. They can avoid obstacles, follow routes, and respond to commands.
But...
Silent artificial muscles could transform robots and wearable devices
Engineers have long tried to build artificial muscles that work like the ones in the human body—strong, flexible, fast, and easy to control.
Now, a...
Scientists solve key problem holding back hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cells have long been seen as a promising clean energy solution. They can produce electricity using hydrogen as fuel, with water as...
Your heartbeat could become your password, scientists say
Logging into digital systems may soon feel very different. Instead of typing passwords or using eye scans, a new technology could identify you based...
AI reveals hidden emotional risks behind type 2 diabetes
Loneliness, poor sleep, and mental stress may quietly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes much more than people realize.
A new study led...
Hidden high blood pressure may soon be easier to detect with AI
High blood pressure is one of the most common and dangerous health problems in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...
900 cycles and no fire risk: A safer battery alternative emerges
As the world increasingly relies on batteries—from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems—scientists are searching for safer and more...
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Can AI understand feelings?
You've probably chatted with a computer program, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, and thought it was a person. These are called large language models, or LLMs...
Scientists find new way to turn CO2 into clean fuel
We've all heard about how our planet is getting warmer because of the greenhouse gases we've been releasing for the past few centuries.
A lot...
How a simple salt could power the future of solar energy
A simple salt could be the key to making solar power cheaper, stronger, and longer-lasting.
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have discovered that a...
A battery without an anode could nearly double electric vehicle driving range
Imagine driving an electric vehicle from Seoul to Busan and back on a single charge, or no longer worrying about reduced battery performance during...
Calcium could unlock stable, low-cost sodium batteries for the future
Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything in our modern lives—from smartphones to electric vehicles—but lithium is both scarce and unevenly distributed around the world.
As demand...