Scientists 3D print electronics with plant-based plastic and pencil graphite
As electronics become smaller, lighter, and more flexible—think smartphones, fitness trackers, and wireless earbuds—researchers are also looking for ways to make these devices more...
Replying to the wrong text could cost you, data security expert says
Don't believe everything you read—especially if it's a text message like these:
"Notice: Your vehicle was identified as having an unpaid toll. Click now...
The next big thing in wearable tech? It biodegrades when you’re done
A team of Canadian scientists has created a new kind of wearable technology that’s not only flexible and safe for the human body but...
Are ad blockers backfiring? New study finds they may show you worse ads
Many people use ad blockers to avoid annoying or inappropriate ads while browsing the internet.
But a new study suggests that these tools might not...
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...
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...
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...