How a pizza-sized robot and VR could change lunar missions
Someday, robots might crawl across the moon helping astronauts build science labs and even future homes—and some of the early work to make that...
New quantum material could make electronics 1,000 times faster
Scientists at Northeastern University have made a major breakthrough that could revolutionize how fast and powerful our electronic devices become.
By learning how to switch...
Tiny satellite could make quantum communication a reality
A small satellite about the size of a shoebox has been launched into space to test exciting new quantum communication technology.
Called QUICK³, the satellite...
From phone video to virtual reality: AI turns real rooms into interactive 3D spaces
Imagine taking a short video of your kitchen with your phone, and then being able to walk through a detailed 3D version of it—opening...
Smart memory devices that melt away in water could help tackle e-waste
As technology becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, so does the problem of electronic waste.
From smartwatches and fitness trackers to medical patches...
Gold rush 2.0: Scientists extract treasure from e-waste
A team of researchers at Flinders University in Australia has found a safer and more eco-friendly way to extract gold—not just from traditional ore,...
Your smartwatch might help stop the next pandemic
Smartwatches have become popular for tracking heart rate, sleep, oxygen levels, and fitness.
But scientists are now discovering they might be able to do something...
Robotic legs for all: New open-source exoskeleton could help people walk again
Imagine a world where people with disabilities can walk more freely and comfortably, thanks to robotic legs.
That world is getting closer, thanks to researchers...
Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up. Here’s why parents should be concerned about AI...
Mattel may seem like an unchanging, old-school brand.
Most of us are familiar with it—be it through Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Uno, Masters of...
Scientists solve longstanding micro-LED problem with feather-light technology
Scientists from Tianjin University have developed a groundbreaking new way to test micro-LED wafers without causing any damage.
This could be a big step forward...