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...
This UV light trick could make your next phone faster and greener
Scientists at the University of Missouri have developed a faster and cleaner way to manufacture computer chips using ultraviolet (UV) light.
This new technique could...
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...
Scientists use smart thermostats to spot dangerous heat in homes
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a powerful new way to detect dangerously high indoor temperatures during heatwaves—conditions that can be deadly...
Scientists create first 2D half metal for future devices
Scientists in Germany have made a major breakthrough that could change the future of electronics.
A research team at Forschungszentrum Jülich has successfully created the...
Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet
For search and rescue, AI is not more accurate than humans, but it is far faster.
Recent successes in applying computer vision and machine learning...