New cooling system could keep your electronics faster and greener
As electronic devices get smaller and more powerful, keeping them cool enough to work properly has become a major challenge.
Now, researchers at the University...
New crystal design could power wearable devices with body heat
Researchers at QUT have discovered a new way to create flexible semiconductors that could power wearable devices using the heat from our bodies.
Their work...
Scientists create ultrathin “electronic skin” that could revolutionize night vision
Engineers at MIT have developed a new way to make extremely thin, flexible layers of electronic material—what they call “electronic skin.”
This breakthrough could lead...
Smartphones may strongly change how we pay attention and feel our bodies
Smartphones are everywhere in our daily lives. We use them to talk, text, browse, play, and more.
But with all this use, some scientists have...
Wearable tech can spot early diabetes risk—without needles
Blood sugar spikes and crashes aren’t just about feeling tired or hungry—they might hold the key to predicting diabetes risk early on, and without...
Scientists tattoo tiny tardigrades to pioneer new microtech for living creatures
Tardigrades—tiny, water-dwelling creatures also known as "water bears"—are some of the toughest animals on Earth.
They can survive freezing temperatures, extreme radiation, dehydration, and even...
Scientists use new microscope to watch atoms dance in twisted graphene
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have created a powerful new microscope that allows them to watch the tiniest movements of atoms and...
This tiny sensor could detect deadly chemicals and last for years
Imagine a smoke detector not just for fires, but for deadly toxins—one that could sit quietly in an airport, train station, or even on...
How new tech helps drones fly without GPS
Drones are becoming more useful in many areas—like delivering medical supplies, helping during natural disasters, or inspecting buildings.
But there’s a big problem: they often...
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...