How MIT’s new material could change everything from fabrics to electronics
For a long time, scientists have been working to make materials that are stronger and stiffer.
This is especially true in the world of metamaterials—synthetic...
Scientists create electronic skin with super-unique fingerprints for smarter robots
Scientists have developed a new type of electronic skin that mimics the uniqueness of human fingerprints—except it’s even more secure.
This breakthrough could lead to...
New flexible solar cells could bend 3,000 times and still shine bright
A team of Chinese scientists has made a major breakthrough in solar energy by creating flexible solar cells that are not only highly efficient...
Television wasn’t the death knell for cinema, and that holds lessons for the creative...
As television grew rapidly in popularity in the second half of the 20th century, many people assumed it would cause a knock-on crisis for...
Boiling water to cool chips? New tech could supercharge your devices
As our phones, laptops, and other gadgets keep getting smaller and more powerful, one big challenge has become clear—how to keep them from overheating.
Tiny...
Vaporized lithium could power cheaper, longer-lasting devices
Scientists have found a new way to make better batteries using a common lithium salt, and it could change the way batteries are manufactured.
The...
New wearable AI device could help blind people navigate independently
A new wearable device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is making it easier for blind and partially sighted people to move around safely.
The system,...
New crystal tech supercharges light on a chip—No lens needed
A team of researchers from the Netherlands and the U.S. has found a new way to concentrate light in an incredibly tiny space—about the...
This sweat sensor could track hydration and stress in real time
Staying hydrated isn’t always easy—whether you’re out on a run or just working at your desk, it’s easy to forget to drink enough water.
But...
This AI drone defeats human champions in world racing first
In a historic moment for artificial intelligence and robotics, an autonomous drone has beaten human champions in an international drone racing competition for the...