New tech brings flexible electronics closer to reality
Imagine if your phone could bend or twist without breaking, or if hospital equipment were soft and comfortable for patients to wear.
This may sound...
Cooler and stronger: New liquid metal polymers may boost electronics and beyond
Efficient cooling is essential to keep modern electronics running smoothly and to extend their lifespan.
One common material in electronics is polymers, but they don’t...
New smart earplugs protect hearing without distorting sound
Hearing loss is a major problem around the world, especially in loud work environments and at events like concerts.
Foam earplugs and bulky ear protectors...
Drones with ‘nervous system’ could soon fly longer and safer
Scientists at the University of Southampton are testing an innovative new "nervous system" for drones, which could help them fly for longer periods and...
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s social media posts have had a ‘sudden boost’ since July,...
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to...
New silk thread could turn clothes into wearable chargers
Imagine a sweater that charges your phone or powers health-monitoring devices while you go about your day.
Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden...
Green electronics: Starch-based films offer sustainable future for devices
In an exciting step toward greener technology, researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new type of biodegradable film for electronics...
Electric ships could cut emissions and costs by 2035, study finds
A recent study from Berkeley Lab suggests that switching some U.S. ships from internal combustion engines to electric power could become cost-effective by 2035...
Trusting GPS too much? How navigation apps could lead you astray
GPS systems are incredibly useful for getting us from place to place, but blindly following them can sometimes lead to serious problems on the...
Scientists develop new method for creating flexible electronics
Researchers have discovered a new way to build flexible electronic connections that could pave the way for advanced soft robotics, wearable devices, and more...