Electronics

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...

New tech makes songs invisible to AI, protecting artists from copycats

Generative AI has become so advanced that it recently completed Beethoven’s unfinished Tenth Symphony in a way that even music experts couldn’t distinguish between...

Scientists create new on-skin electronic tools to boost customization

Researchers at Cornell University have developed two new kinds of on-skin electronics that let users design and build them directly on their bodies. These innovations,...