Scientists create tiny devices that can bend light and change on command
In a major step toward the future of light-based technology, researchers at MIT have created incredibly small optical devices that can change how they...
Scientists build new tool that lets you “re-light” photos like a pro
Lighting can make or break a photo.
Whether you're snapping a portrait or shooting a movie scene, the way light hits the subject plays a...
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...
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...