If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in...

Most materials we use every day—like metal, glass, or rubber—are passive. They only move or change shape when we push or pull them. But scientists...

Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hydrogen fuel cells have long been seen as a promising clean energy solution. They can produce electricity using hydrogen as fuel, with water as...

Logging into digital systems may soon feel very different. Instead of typing passwords or using eye scans, a new technology could identify you based...

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...

Harvesting fruits and vegetables like apples, strawberries, and asparagus often depends on human labor—but finding enough skilled workers has become increasingly difficult. To help farmers...

Quantum computing might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it's real, and scientists are working hard to make it better. A team...

Researchers from South Korea have developed a breakthrough in battery technology that could dramatically extend the lifespan of electric vehicles, smartphones, and other electronic...

Using a new algorithm, researchers have reconstructed the movements of individual particles of light to see through clouds, fog, and other obstructions. It’s like a...

While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much more. Seeing Saturn’s rings or the...