Machine learning helps open up new possibilities for quantum devices
Scientists have developed a new algorithm that can be used to measure quantum dots automatically.
The electron spin of individual electrons in quantum dots could...
Scientists find a new way to produce curvy and 3D electronics
New method fills a need in emerging applications for electronic devices.
Contact lenses that can monitor your health as well as correct your eyesight aren't...
Eye-tracking technology could help make driving safer
"Keep your eyes on the road."
With the recent advances in vehicle-assisted safety technology and in-car displays, this old adage has a new meaning, thanks...
This drone with nail gun could tack shingles onto roofs
University of Michigan engineers attached a nail gun to an autonomous octocopter and demonstrated that it can successfully tack a shingle onto a roof.
This...
Wireless earbuds could unlock your smartphone
Scientists are developing EarEcho, a biometric tool that uses modified wireless earbuds to authenticate smartphone users via the unique geometry of their ear canal.
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Shared electric scooters aren’t the greenest way to get around
Shared electric scooters, or e-scooters, may be greener than most cars, but they can be less green than several other options, according to new...
New augmented reality head mounted display offers unrivaled viewing experience
Cambridge engineers have developed a new augmented reality (AR) head mounted display (HMD) that delivers a realistic 3-D viewing experience, without the commonly associated...
Digital detox may not improve your wellbeing, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found a 24-hour period of abstinence from a smartphone induces cravings, but mood and anxiety remain stable.
The research was...
This new app may help you take control of migraine
Have you ever had a migraine?
A migraine is a headache that causes a throbbing pain on one or both sides of your head.
Migraines can...
It’s time for smart fitness trackers to smarten up
Smart fitness trackers are actually pretty dumb.
And, when it comes to keeping track of activity, so are humans.
Your smartphone’s accelerometer, which measures movement, can...