Hacking the unhackable? Why quantum computers need a new kind of cybersecurity
Quantum computers are often described as the future of computing.
They promise enormous speed and power that could transform medicine, finance, materials science, and many...
Your sleep could reveal your future health, AI shows
A bad night of sleep usually means feeling tired the next day. But it could also be a warning sign for serious health problems...
AI can see thyroid cancer clearly in surgery
Thyroid cancer is the most common type of cancer in the endocrine system, and the number of cases keeps rising as more people are...
Why cooling chips to −60°c makes etching up to five times faster
After more than ten years of development, engineers have unveiled a new semiconductor etching method that could significantly speed up chip manufacturing while reducing...
Scientists find an unexpected metal that could make hydrogen fuel cheaper
A metal most people rarely think about may play an important role in the future of clean energy.
Researchers from Yale University and the University...
Scientists create new composite that makes brittle ceramics bend, not break
Ceramics are known for being extremely strong and heat-resistant, but they also have a major weakness: they break easily.
Metals, on the other hand, can...
This carbon-fiber device generates power every time it rains
Rain usually brings inconvenience—wet streets, overflowing drains, and flood risks.
But researchers in South Korea have found a way to turn falling raindrops into a...
AI scan tool can predict heart attacks and death
A new study has found that a special artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help predict heart attacks and death in people who have signs...
Scientists build a copper material that stays the same size at any temperature
In many high-precision technologies, even tiny temperature changes can cause serious problems.
Optical instruments, cryogenic systems, and sensitive sensors all rely on materials that do...
New AI tool could help find heart disease drugs faster
A team of scientists in the UK has taken a big step forward in understanding heart disease by combining medical images with a powerful...
Scientists achieve room-temperature quantum communication breakthrough
Quantum computers promise ultra-secure communication and extraordinary computing power, but today’s machines are bulky, expensive, and must be cooled to temperatures close to absolute...
AI-designed protein can treat inflammation with 50% greater effect
Scientists in South Korea have used artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputers to design a powerful new anti-inflammatory protein.
This breakthrough could lead to better treatments...
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ChatGPT can write university essays better than students, study finds
A recent paper in Scientific Reports reveals that ChatGPT, a conversational AI developed by OpenAI, could write answers to university-level questions that are as...
Adhesive film turns smartwatch into biochemical health monitoring system
The film collects chemical signals from sweat and converts them into electrical ones that can be processed and displayed on a watch.
UCLA engineers have...
Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants—but not necessarily for everyone else, says...
The future of automobiles is electric, but many people worry about the safety of today's electric vehicles.
Public opinion about EV crash safety often hinges...
The surprising twist in solar energy use at home: More sun, more power use!
Solar energy is a popular choice for many homeowners looking to reduce their reliance on traditional power sources and save money.
However, recent research from...
Researchers harvest Wi-Fi signals to power small electronics
With the rise of the digital age, the amount of Wi-Fi sources to transmit information wirelessly between devices has grown exponentially.
This results in the...