Television wasn’t the death knell for cinema, and that holds lessons for the creative...
As television grew rapidly in popularity in the second half of the 20th century, many people assumed it would cause a knock-on crisis for...
Boiling water to cool chips? New tech could supercharge your devices
As our phones, laptops, and other gadgets keep getting smaller and more powerful, one big challenge has become clear—how to keep them from overheating.
Tiny...
Vaporized lithium could power cheaper, longer-lasting devices
Scientists have found a new way to make better batteries using a common lithium salt, and it could change the way batteries are manufactured.
The...
New wearable AI device could help blind people navigate independently
A new wearable device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is making it easier for blind and partially sighted people to move around safely.
The system,...
New crystal tech supercharges light on a chip—No lens needed
A team of researchers from the Netherlands and the U.S. has found a new way to concentrate light in an incredibly tiny space—about the...
This sweat sensor could track hydration and stress in real time
Staying hydrated isn’t always easy—whether you’re out on a run or just working at your desk, it’s easy to forget to drink enough water.
But...
This AI drone defeats human champions in world racing first
In a historic moment for artificial intelligence and robotics, an autonomous drone has beaten human champions in an international drone racing competition for the...
How VR can trick your brain without making you sick
A new study has shown that virtual reality (VR) can fool your sense of movement much more than we thought—without making you feel dizzy...
Your skin is talking – and this new device can listen
Researchers at Northwestern University have created a tiny, wearable device that can "listen" to the gases your skin gives off — and what it...
How trustworthy is your fitness tracker score
Millions of people now start their day with a number—a "readiness" score, a "body battery"" level or a measure of "strain""—delivered by the wearable...