Scientists create light-activated gel that becomes 400 times more conductive
Engineers at MIT and their collaborators have created a new type of soft gel that can dramatically change how well it conducts electricity when...
New “ultra-waterproof” fabric stays dry even after heavy wear
Scientists have developed a new type of fabric that can strongly repel water even after intense use, offering a promising solution for outdoor clothing,...
AI can find hidden heart disease risk in routine eye scans
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. It often develops slowly over many years without clear warning signs.
By...
Apple at 50: Eight technology leaps that changed our world
In the early 1970s, the idea of an ordinary person owning a computer sounded absurd.
Computers back then were more like aircraft carriers or nuclear...
Scientists build bird-inspired drones without motors or gears
Engineers are taking inspiration from birds to design a new kind of flying robot that could be more flexible, safer, and better suited to...
Scientists use plasma and lemon acid to recover nearly all battery materials
As the world depends more on electric devices and clean energy, the demand for battery materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel is rising quickly.
These...
Scientists create low-cost material to extract clean water from air
Around the world, access to clean drinking water is becoming more difficult. Climate change, growing populations, and ongoing conflicts are putting serious pressure on...
How flocking birds are helping AI cut through noise and stay accurate
Artificial intelligence can write, summarize, and explain information quickly, but it still has a major weakness: it sometimes produces incorrect or misleading content.
These mistakes,...
This simple sheepdog trick could revolutionize robot swarms
Sheepdogs have been helping farmers guide flocks for centuries, and their skills have even been showcased in competitions since the 1870s.
In these events, a...
Robotic hand with human-like touch can pick up a potato chip without breaking it
Robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing everyday tasks, but many still struggle with delicate movements that humans take for granted.
Picking up fragile items...
AI may predict which cancers will spread, study finds
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...
This atom-thin material could help build the next generation computer chips
Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering.
It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...
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Virtual companion could also reduce social anxiety
A lot of people feel less anxious in a frightening situation if they don't have to face it alone.
But what if these people suffer...
Scientists develop energy-smart bricks to avoid landfill
Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have teamed up with Visy, the country’s largest recycling company, to develop a new type of brick made...
“Textile nerves” could turn everyday clothing into smart, responsive fabrics
Imagine wearing clothes that can sense movement, generate power, or even help you walk.
That’s the idea behind a groundbreaking research project on “textile nerves”...
Scientists find new way to build long-lasting potassium-oxygen batteries
Researchers have built a more efficient, more reliable potassium-oxygen battery.
This is another step toward a potential solution for energy storage on the nation's power...
Ready for robo-delivery? How people feel about automated delivery services
In a world where online shopping is booming, big companies like Amazon and Walmart are planning to make thousands of deliveries using drones.
But the...