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...
Tiny spider-like robot gets an upgrade: smaller, faster, and stronger!
Imagine a robot tiny enough to squeeze through cracks and gaps, just like a spider does.
Engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder have made...
Buzzing wearable gadget could help astronauts find their way in space
Imagine floating in space where up and down don’t mean much, and the usual ways we tell left from right don’t work.
This can be...
New phone case makes touch screens easy for everyone
Have you ever struggled with using a touch screen at a self-service kiosk or ATM?
Imagine how hard it could be for someone with visual...
Crescendo: The future of fast wireless access
Have you ever had difficulty connecting to the internet because there were too many devices trying to use the same wireless frequency?
Imagine a world...
Your smart speaker data is used in ways you might not expect
Smart speakers offer amazing convenience—from playing your favorite tunes to re-ordering toilet paper—with only a simple voice command.
But that convenience can come with a...
This camera could capture the tiniest specks of light with 400,000 pixels
Have you ever tried taking a photo in the dark and ended up with just a black screen?
Well, scientists are working on that problem,...
World’s largest cardboard drone takes to the skies!
In an exciting turn of events, engineers from The University of Manchester have showcased a giant drone made from foamboard—a material similar to cardboard.
This...
Wrist-tapper wearable: A new way to navigate!
Imagine a piece of clothing that can gently tap you on the wrist and tell you where to go! Sounds futuristic, right? Well, that's...