Scientists build smart sensor system to quietly monitor ships underwater
In a breakthrough for naval technology, researchers in South Korea have created the country’s first real-time system that can predict how much noise a...
AI predicts sudden heart death with higher accuracy than doctors
A powerful new artificial intelligence system has shown it can predict who is at risk of sudden cardiac death far better than current medical...
A new way to heal chronic wounds using a smart jelly-like sponge
Chronic wounds are injuries that don’t heal properly over time. They are often seen in people with diabetes or poor blood circulation and can...
Scientists create bendable, long-lasting zinc-ion battery with new gel electrolyte
Scientists in China have developed a new type of bendable battery that keeps working even when twisted or folded, offering exciting possibilities for powering...
New Japanese tech makes drone surveillance smarter and cheaper
Designing video surveillance systems using drones (also known as uncrewed aerial vehicles or UAVs) is a complex task.
These flying devices are useful for capturing...
AI helps design underwater gliders that swim like fish
Underwater robots called gliders are often used to explore the ocean, collecting important data like water temperature, salt levels, and information about currents.
These gliders...
Rocket powered by beeswax? Students prove it’s possible
Engineering students from Kingston University in London have made headlines by building a rocket engine that runs on an unusual but eco-friendly fuel—beeswax.
The project,...
This smart robot might unlock better solar energy—faster
Finding better materials to make solar panels more efficient is a major goal for scientists around the world.
But discovering those materials takes time—especially because...
Wax-powered cooling system could keep space electronics from overheating
A team of researchers is taking an innovative approach to keeping electronics cool in space—using wax.
Led by Professor Mickey Clemon from the University of...
What is the optimal setting for your air conditioner
Ahh, summer, a time of vacations at the beach or mountains—and sky-high electricity bills as your air conditioner labors against the heat and humidity.
But...
Ultra-stretchy smart foam could power the future of wearable tech
Scientists in China have created a new kind of soft, stretchable foam that could transform how we track body movement, monitor health, and interact...
How sound waves could help make lithium batteries smarter and safer
Lithium-ion batteries power almost everything we use today—from smartphones and laptops to electric cars.
But while these batteries have changed how we live, there’s still...
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Scientists develop flexible sensors that mimic human skin for future technology
Imagine wearing a smart sensor on your skin that can detect the slightest touch, pressure, or temperature.
This futuristic technology, which could be used in...
A softer metal could power the future of safer, longer-lasting batteries
Scientists at Georgia Tech have made a major breakthrough that could make batteries safer, longer-lasting, and easier to use in everyday devices.
They’ve created a...
A battery price war is kicking off that could soon make electric cars cheaper....
The main cost of an electric vehicle (EV) is its battery.
The high cost of energy-dense batteries has meant EVs have long been more expensive...
Scientists develop new drones that can handle strong wind
In a new study, scientists have developed a new type of drone that can work in strong winds.
They were inspired by insect wings. The...
New hybrid material could make lithium-ion batteries charge faster, last longer
A team of scientists from South Korea has developed a new material that could make lithium-ion batteries charge faster, last longer, and store more...