VR sports games may help you feel happier and less lonely
Playing sports is known to help people feel better, both in body and mind.
But now, scientists are learning that virtual and augmented reality (AR/VR)...
Quantum computers of the future may run on sound instead of light
When most people imagine quantum computers, they think of machines that use particles of light, called photons, to process information.
But a new study from...
AI can detect early Parkinson’s signs invisible to doctors
Early detection of subtle motor function changes can play a crucial role in slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease.
However, these changes often go unnoticed...
Scientists unlock leak-tight ceramic 3D printing for next-gen chemical reactors
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new way to 3D print ceramics that could transform...
AI can predict who will be blind, years before doctor can
Doctors have used artificial intelligence (AI) to help predict which people with a serious eye disease need fast treatment to protect their eyesight. The...
New room-temperature terahertz device could power future 6G networks
In a breakthrough that could transform the future of wireless communication, researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have created a tiny electronic device that...
Cornell’s new chip design slashes AI energy use by 20%
Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting stronger every year—but also more power-hungry.
Running large AI models takes a lot of electricity, raising concerns about the environmental...
Robots learn to hike on their own in virtual wilderness
Humanoid robots may soon be able to handle rugged trails as well as people do, thanks to new research from the University of Michigan.
A...
A tiny switch could power the future of computing
Engineers at the University of Michigan have created a breakthrough device that can control the flow of excitons—tiny bundles of energy that could one...
Atom-thin crystals could power the next generation of computer memory
Everyday technology—smartphones, artificial intelligence data centers, wearable health trackers—depends on memory chips that consume enormous amounts of energy.
As our reliance on digital devices grows,...