Gold rush 2.0: Scientists extract treasure from e-waste
A team of researchers at Flinders University in Australia has found a safer and more eco-friendly way to extract gold—not just from traditional ore,...
Your smartwatch might help stop the next pandemic
Smartwatches have become popular for tracking heart rate, sleep, oxygen levels, and fitness.
But scientists are now discovering they might be able to do something...
Robotic legs for all: New open-source exoskeleton could help people walk again
Imagine a world where people with disabilities can walk more freely and comfortably, thanks to robotic legs.
That world is getting closer, thanks to researchers...
Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up. Here’s why parents should be concerned about AI...
Mattel may seem like an unchanging, old-school brand.
Most of us are familiar with it—be it through Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Uno, Masters of...
Scientists solve longstanding micro-LED problem with feather-light technology
Scientists from Tianjin University have developed a groundbreaking new way to test micro-LED wafers without causing any damage.
This could be a big step forward...
Scientists unlock new way to power drones and sensors with light
A new breakthrough from researchers at the University of Ottawa could transform the way we power and connect devices in remote and hazardous locations.
By...
Tiny gallium nitride chips could supercharge your smartphone and save energy
MIT researchers have developed a clever new way to make computer chips faster, more energy-efficient, and cheaper—by using just a tiny amount of a...
Perovskite sensors could make cameras sharper, smarter, and more sensitive
Every smartphone and digital camera uses image sensors to capture photos, working in a way similar to our eyes.
Human eyes have cone cells to...
Your web browser may be spying on you — Even without cookies
Clearing your cookies isn’t enough to protect your privacy online, according to new research from Texas A&M University.
The study shows that many websites are...
MIT’s new receiver could supercharge 5G smart devices
MIT researchers have created a tiny, energy-efficient chip that could make the next generation of smart devices smaller, cheaper, and better at blocking wireless...