Scientists shrink spectrometer to fit inside a phone camera
Imagine being able to analyze the chemical makeup of food, water, or even your skin using just your phone.
Thanks to a breakthrough from researchers...
Silicon’s successor? New golden chip breakthrough shatters records
In a major step forward for future electronics, scientists in China have created a new type of high-performance semiconductor that could replace traditional silicon...
Engineers crack the code for super-strong 3D-printed parts
Engineers at the University of Maine have discovered a new way to make 3D-printed parts both stronger and lighter—an important step forward for industries...
Light-sensitive material could help electronics think like the brain
Scientists have developed a new material that can turn light into electrical signals and behave much like the brain’s own nerve cells.
This breakthrough brings...
Scientists reinvent battery making with just 1% carbon fiber
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have found a way to make lithium-ion batteries cheaper, safer, and more efficient by improving how the...
This tiny drone could take flight inside air ducts for building safety checks
A team of researchers in France has developed a breakthrough in drone technology that could make inspecting narrow air ducts in buildings much easier...
You can now feel a hug in virtual reality—Thanks to new USC tech
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have created a new virtual reality system that lets people feel physical touch, even when they're...
Tiny tech, big impact: How new devices could power the future of 6G
As our phones and smart devices keep getting faster and more connected, the airwaves that carry their signals—known as the wireless spectrum—are getting crowded.
With...
New underwater GPS lets divers explore without harming wildlife
Engineers in Austria have developed a groundbreaking underwater navigation system that allows divers to find their way more easily and safely—without disturbing marine animals.
The...
New magnetic materials could revolutionize electronics and quantum tech
A team of researchers led by the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has discovered a powerful new way to combine magnets with semiconductors—the materials...