Electronics

How nano cooling could replace your fridge’s compressor

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and Samsung Electronics have developed a powerful new cooling technology that could replace the bulky compressors...

How your T-shirt could become your next fitness coach

Imagine wearing a T-shirt that can measure your breathing or gloves that translate your hand movements into commands for your computer. Researchers at ETH Zurich,...

3D-printed smart fabrics stay strong and flexible after washing

Imagine wearing a T-shirt that monitors your heart rate or socks that track your running stride. This futuristic idea is now closer to reality,...

This mind-like device sees and remembers movements instantly

Engineers at RMIT University have created a tiny device that can process hand movements in real time, store visual memories, and perform brain-like tasks...

How 3D nanostructures are shaping the next generation of superconductor

Superconductors have long been celebrated for their unique ability to conduct electricity with zero resistance and repel magnetic fields. This remarkable behavior is made possible...

Scientists create the world’s brightest pure-red LED—Here’s how

A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has made a major breakthrough in creating pure-red perovskite light-emitting diodes...

Shape-shifting joints could revolutionize wearable devices and robotics

Imagine a wrist brace that allows you to move your wrist when you need it and locks it safely in place when you don’t. Or...

Scientists develop advanced perovskite semiconductors for faster, flexible electronics

A team of researchers led by Professor Yong-Young Noh and Dr. Youjin Reo from POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has developed a...

How personalized social media could improve well-being and time management

Researchers from the University of Bristol have found that customizing social media to match users' unique habits and needs could help them manage their...

New wearable fabric could grow living plants on your body

Imagine wearing a wristband or headband made from living plants—this is now a reality thanks to researchers from Cornell University. A team from the College...