Scientists create tiny water-powered motor that spins without electricity or magnets
Scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to make tiny objects spin without using electricity, magnets, chemicals or even direct contact.
Instead, the new technique...
New acoustic chip could supercharge 6G, satellite phones and quantum technologies
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new type of acoustic chip that can handle more than...
Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet
Portable handheld fans are now often stacked beside chewing gum and vapes at supermarket checkouts and discount stores, available for less than £10.
Once mainly...
New electronic skin can heal itself underwater and help divers and robots stay safe
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new type of electronic skin that can detect touch, sense damage, and repair...
Scientists create AI mosquito detector that could help prevent malaria and dengue
A researcher at the University of Wollongong has developed a small, low-cost device that can identify dangerous mosquitoes simply by listening to the sound...
Scientists find new way to build powerful photonic chips using light instead of electricity
As artificial intelligence continues to grow, today's computer chips are struggling to keep up with the enormous amount of data they need to move.
One...
Tiny new chip could bring powerful terahertz technology into everyday devices
Scientists have taken an important step toward making powerful terahertz technology much smaller and more practical by fitting many of its key functions onto...
Scientists create thread-like electronics that could make wearable health monitors almost invisible
Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers have become part of everyday life, helping people monitor their heart rate, activity, and sleep.
But scientists...
Smart thin-film electronics can lock together without human help
Scientists in Japan have developed prototype flexible electronic modules that can automatically connect to and disconnect from one another, bringing researchers a step closer...
This smart knitted fabric can count your steps, turn on lights, and change shape
Knitted fabrics are usually associated with warm sweaters, scarves, and blankets.
But researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences...