How a hybrid heating system could lower your bills and shrink your carbon footprint
To heat your home without damaging the climate, you will need to replace your gas boiler.
UK government advisers recommend switching to appliances that run...
New wearable device improves balance and prevents falls in older adults
As people age, maintaining balance and posture becomes increasingly challenging.
This is due to various factors, including muscle weakness and changes in vision and sensory...
This color-based sensor mimics human skin sensitivity for wearables and soft robotics
Researchers at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) have taken a significant step forward in the field of soft robotics and wearable technology.
They've created...
Most of us have no idea what the padlock icon on our Internet browser...
Do you know what the padlock symbol in your internet browser's address bar means?
If not, you're not alone. New research by my colleagues and...
How virtual reality can boost men’s health
Researchers from University College Cork have made a groundbreaking discovery: virtual reality (VR) gaming can significantly boost men's understanding of testicular diseases and encourage...
How risky is it to give card details over the phone and how do...
Paying for things digitally is so common, most of us think nothing of swiping or tapping our card, or using mobile payments.
While doing so...
Researchers reveal major security flaw in Apple’s latest MacBook pro
In a startling discovery, a Georgia Tech researcher has cracked the security of Apple's newest MacBook Pro, equipped with the M3 processor chip.
This breakthrough...
MIT researchers develop a wearable ultrasound patch for easy organ monitoring
MIT researchers have created an extraordinary ultrasound monitor that can be worn like a patch.
This device makes it easier to image internal organs without...
How to turn house lights into energy for smart devices
In a world where smart devices are becoming a staple in our homes, from Wi-Fi security systems to high-tech toilets, the challenge of keeping...
Scientists make leap in electron spin manipulation, revolutionizing future electronics
In the world of magnetic materials, tiny particles called electrons play a crucial role. Imagine these electrons as tiny spinning tops.
Their spin, a property...