New 2D magnetic material could cut memory chip energy use by 90%
The explosion of digital data around the world is driving up energy demands at an astonishing pace.
Within just a few decades, the amount of...
Quantum computer chips pass key manufacturing test
Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful supercomputers, but making them practical has been a challenge.
Now, a...
Why micro-LEDs could be the next big leap in screen technology
The glowing screens we use every day—from smartphones to televisions—are powered mostly by OLED technology, short for organic light-emitting diodes.
But another type of display,...
MIT engineers develop a magnetic transistor for more energy-efficient electronics
Transistors, the building blocks of modern electronics, are typically made of silicon.
Because it’s a semiconductor, this material can control the flow of electricity in...
Pocket-sized printer can make origami sensors anywhere
Imagine being able to print a medical sensor or an agricultural device right where you need it—whether in a hospital, a farm, a disaster...
Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?
Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer may have high blood...
Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure
Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer...
This clever 3D-printed device could stop dangerous vibrations in rotating machines
Rotating parts like boat propellers, turbines, and hydraulic pumps often face a serious problem: vibration caused by swirling currents of air or water.
These vibrations...
Scientists create adaptive cooling clothes that react to body heat and sweat
As global temperatures rise, extreme heat is becoming one of the biggest threats to health and daily life.
Around 3.6 billion people already live in...
Scientists create ultra-thin optical sensor that feels like human skin
Imagine a touch sensor so thin and flexible it can feel not only where you press but also how hard.
Scientists in Japan have just...