Fruit peels could help power your smartphone’s camera flash. Here’s how
Imagine turning fruit waste into technology that stores electricity. This would reduce food waste and promote clean energy storage.
Postdoctoral researcher Vianney Ngoyi Kitenge transformed...
Debunking five myths about when your devices get wet
Nearly everyone has encountered the unthinkable: Your smartphone landed in the toilet.
Or you forgot to take off your smartwatch before jumping into the pool.
Or...
Which stress-relief apps work best?
In today’s fast-paced world, many people—especially those living in busy cities—are experiencing more stress than ever before.
As a result, technology companies and mental health...
World’s first ultrafast light-based transistor could power computers a million times faster
Imagine computers that run not just faster—but a million times faster—than today’s best machines.
Scientists at the University of Arizona, working with researchers from the...
Smart fabric that “hears” your movements could transform clothing
Imagine wearing a T-shirt that can track your breathing or gloves that turn your hand movements into digital commands.
That’s the future researchers at ETH...
Scientists create super-efficient 5G antenna that could transform wireless networks
5G networks have changed how billions of people around the world use their mobile devices.
They offer faster downloads, smoother video calls, and more reliable...
How cheap combat drones are reshaping the Russia-Ukraine war
Drones have become a game-changer in the Russia-Ukraine War—so much so that they could potentially transform Ukraine into a defense powerhouse in Europe, according...
What you should—and shouldn’t—do in virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR) can take you to places you could never go in real life.
Whether it’s walking through ancient ruins or performing open-heart surgery,...
New super material could spark a revolution in energy-efficient electronics
Scientists at Rice University have created a new material that could one day lead to faster, more powerful, and more energy-saving electronics.
This breakthrough material,...
One screen, dozens of images: Ultra-thin display unlocks a new world of holograms
Imagine a screen so thin it’s barely visible—yet capable of displaying dozens of different high-resolution images, all hidden in the same place.
That’s exactly what...