Scientists 3D-print record-breaking superconductor with soft matter technique
Superconductors—materials that can carry electricity with zero resistance—are the backbone of powerful technologies such as MRI machines, particle accelerators, and the quantum devices of...
Tiny wrinkles in super-thin materials could power the future of electronics
Sometimes, flaws can be a feature. Scientists at Rice University have discovered that tiny wrinkles in super-thin materials—just one atom thick—can be used to...
Scientists find safer alternative to lead perovskites for future electronics
Scientists are always on the lookout for safer and more efficient materials to power the next generation of electronics.
For years, perovskites—crystal-like materials that can...
Hidden dangers: How passkeys can be exploited in abusive relationships
Passkeys are being promoted as the future of online security.
Unlike passwords, they promise stronger protection against hacking and phishing while making logins simpler for...
Scientists set new standards for 3D printing with powders
3D printing has become a key technology for industries such as aerospace, medical devices, and advanced toolmaking.
One of the most important methods is called...
This pocket-sized device could detect dangerous E. coli in minutes
A new handheld device developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo could revolutionize how we detect contaminated water.
Small enough to fit in your...
Scientists create self-powered photodetector for AI, IoT, and wearables
Photodetectors, the tiny devices that detect and measure light, are essential in technologies ranging from smartphones and wearable gadgets to autonomous vehicles and medical...
Wireless curveballs could teach radio waves to dodge obstacles
Princeton engineers develop a machine-learning system that bends ultrahigh-frequency signals around barriers, paving the way for faster and more reliable wireless networks.
Imagine walking behind...
Digital fingerprints could make 3D-printed objects traceable
3D printing has revolutionized the way we create custom tools, replacement parts, and everyday gadgets.
But alongside its benefits, the technology has also given rise...
MIT shape-shifting antennas could power smarter devices
MIT researchers have created a new kind of antenna that can physically change shape, allowing it to adjust its frequency range on the fly.
This...