New laser captures energy like noise-cancelling headphones
Physicists at The Australian National University (ANU) have developed extremely powerful microscopic lasers that are even smaller than the wavelength of the light they...
This electronic nose could sniff out when a lung transplant is failing
An electronic “nose” can detect with 86% accuracy when a lung transplant is beginning to fail, according to research presented at the ‘virtual’ European...
New thermal switches could dynamically moderate heat of electronic devices
Modern devices that use lithium-ion batteries, like smartphones and electric cars, seem pretty robust.
But try to use one in extreme heat or cold, and...
Researchers develop a prototype of electronic nose
There’s nothing like the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning.
But how does one measure that smell?
There’s no energy in a smell to...
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...