AI headphones create ‘sound bubble’ for clearer conversations
Imagine sitting in a noisy office or a bustling restaurant, wearing headphones that let you clearly hear the people nearby while tuning out background...
Scientists find way to boost computer speed and efficiency by skipping the CPU
Researchers at Technion have created a groundbreaking software package that lets computers perform calculations directly in memory, skipping the CPU.
This innovation could make computing...
Vanadium: A game-changer for electric cars and clean energy
As electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems become more popular, the need for powerful, affordable, and long-lasting lithium-ion batteries is growing.
While common battery...
Why the metaverse isn’t ready to be the future of work just yet
The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how many Canadians work.
According to Statistics Canada, remote work rose to 40% in April 2020 and fell to 18.7%...
Researchers reveal how predatory trading tactics threaten Ethereum rollups
Ethereum, a popular cryptocurrency platform, is widely known for its strong security.
However, a new study by computer scientists from Northeastern University and ETH Zurich...
Living electronics: How microbes could power and biodegrade the devices of tomorrow
Imagine a world where our electronic devices are powered by living microbes and naturally break down after use, leaving no harmful waste behind.
This is...
UChicago scientists create soft, flexible semiconductors
The ideal material for interfacing electronics with living tissue is soft, stretchable, and just as water-loving as the tissue itself: in short, a hydrogel.
Meanwhile,...
New wearable patch lets you “feel” the world through your skin
Imagine a small, flexible patch on your skin that can make you feel different types of touch, from gentle taps to twisting motions.
A team...
New transparent material could supercharge future electronics
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a groundbreaking material that could transform the future of electronics by making them faster, more efficient,...
New stretchy material boosts performance for smart wearables
Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a new type of...