Ultra-thin lens breakthrough could transform cameras
For more than two hundred years, cameras have steadily evolved from bulky contraptions into essential tools of daily life.
Today, they are everywhere—built into smartphones,...
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,...
Scientists use light-crafted pinhole to unlock 3d infrared imaging
Long before modern photography, the idea of capturing images through a tiny hole fascinated early thinkers.
The ancient Chinese philosopher Mozi described the principle of...
Scientists build world’s fastest, low-cost power module
As global energy demands soar—driven by data centers powering artificial intelligence, expanding industries, and ever-growing electricity needs—scientists are racing to make energy systems more...
Smart textiles may soon be able to control devices or monitor health
Imagine adjusting the temperature of the air conditioning or skipping a song in your car, not by fiddling with a screen or voice command,...
MIT’s software brings everyday objects to life without electronics
Imagine turning a children’s book into a moving cartoon or making a coaster that changes design as you tilt it—without a single battery or...
Fitness games could help slow memory loss in early dementia
Can playing video games that mix movement and memory tasks actually protect the brain from dementia?
According to new research from ETH Zurich and Eastern...
Cracks in flexible electronics run deeper than expected—but engineers may have a fix
From foldable phones and smartwatches to medical sensors and portable solar panels, flexible electronics are becoming part of everyday life.
These devices bend, fold, and...
What the rise and fall of a crypto game reveals about the future of...
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a video game called Axie Infinity promised players not just entertainment but also a way to earn...
Next-gen wearables may never need charging—powered by your own heat
Imagine charging your smartwatch or health tracker without ever plugging it in—or even needing a battery.
A team of scientists at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute...