Why power banks in hold luggage pose such a risk on holiday flights
Airline passengers are being warned not to pack power banks in their checked luggage ahead of the summer vacation travel period.
Devices with rechargeable batteries,...
Scientists create paint-on electronic tattoos that can monitor your heart, brain and muscles
Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology.
The colorful, washable conductive ink...
New water sensors may help stop fish die-offs before they begin
New technology could soon help protect fish farmers around Africa's largest lake by providing early warnings before dangerous water conditions lead to mass fish...
Scientists boost blue quantum dot LED lifespan by 5,000 times in major display breakthrough
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made an important discovery that could lead to brighter, more colorful, and...
Scientists unlock 15-fold increase in thermal sensor sensitivity with tiny transistor
Thermal cameras help us "see" heat instead of visible light.
They are used in many everyday technologies, from firefighters searching through smoke to night vision...
Researchers create tiny molecular ‘ladders’ that could power flexible electronics
Scientists have developed a new way to build tiny sulfur-containing molecules that could help create faster, more efficient, and more flexible electronic devices in...
Smart new safety system helps drones avoid crashes in real time
Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new safety system that can help drones avoid crashes while they are flying.
The technology constantly...
New holographic 3D printer could create strong tiny objects in just 20 seconds
A team of researchers at the University of Utah has developed a new type of 3D printer that can create tiny, detailed objects in...
Scientists discover tiny devices can lose energy without ever touching anything
Scientists have discovered that tiny vibrating devices called nanomechanical resonators can lose energy even when they never touch another object.
The surprising finding could help...
This VR headset knows how you feel—and uses it to tell a powerful story
Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...