This stretchable device could turn motion into electricity – even underwater
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a soft, stretchable device that converts movement into electricity and works in both dry and wet...
This smart shirt could monitor your heart in real time
There’s no need to don uncomfortable smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfy shirt can do a better job.
That’s the...
Scientists devise a simple tactic to increase the efficiency of LED devices
Smartphones, laptops, and lighting applications rely on light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to shine bright.
But the brighter these LED technologies shine, the more inefficient they become,...
Scientists open a path toward quantum computing in real-world conditions
The quantum computing market is projected to reach $65 billion by 2030, a hot topic for investors and scientists alike because of its potential...
Is your mobile provider tracking your location? This new tech could stop it
For the first time, researchers have found a way to protect phone users’ identity and location, without compromising connectivity.
Right now, there is a good...
Drone could help people find fresh water in the sea
The people of Easter Island appeared to drink directly from the sea, European explorers reported in the late 1700s.
And today, you can see animals...
Should you sell your palm print to Amazon?
Amazon is offering $10 in store credit to anyone who hands over their palm prints for use at the company's register-free brick and mortar...
New sensor could detect when firefighters’ protective clothing is no longer safe
Firefighters risk their lives battling blazes, and aging protective gear can put them at even greater risk.
A University of Alberta researcher is working with...
New stretchable sensor material could power wearable electronics under extreme cold
A new material designed by researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering combines the flexibility of human skin with...
Scientists find new way to develop human-integrated electronics
Polymer semiconductors — materials that have been made soft and stretchy but still able to conduct electricity — hold promise for future electronics that...