Back to the Future: Light-speed analog computers may be coming soon
A team of scientists has taken a big step toward a new kind of computing that could work at the speed of light.
Instead of...
Biodegradable circuit boards could make electronics greener
Every electronic device, from laptops to toothbrushes, has one thing in common: a printed circuit board, or PCB.
These flat boards, usually green in color,...
AI and 3D metal printing could transform submarine and aircraft manufacturing
For decades, the U.S. Navy and aerospace industry have struggled with the slow, fragile supply chains that keep submarines and aircraft operational.
A single replacement...
Stretchable waveguides could turn clothes into smart health monitors
Imagine clothing that not only feels comfortable but can also track your health, help you communicate, and connect seamlessly with technology around you.
Scientists are...
These 4 airplane failures are more common than you think—and not as scary as...
"It is the closest all of us passengers ever want to come to a plane crash," a Qantas flight QF1889's passenger said after the...
How simple fibers like jute and paper could revolutionize fabric production
What if the fabrics of the future were made not from cotton or polyester, but from humble jute and paper yarn?
That question guided the...
Stronger, smarter, and cheaper: A new era for 3D printing
From dental crowns to airplane parts, 3D printing has become a vital tool for making precise, customized products quickly.
Among the many techniques available, one...
Tiny explosions could revolutionize onscreen braille
Touchscreens are everywhere today—on our phones, at train stations, in restaurants, and even at the doctor’s office.
But for people who are blind or visually...
Gaia telescope reveals a giant wave rippling through our Milky Way
The Milky Way galaxy is far from static.
It spins, it wobbles, and now, thanks to the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope, we know...
Scientists create long-lasting, non-flammable zinc battery
A safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly battery may soon be possible thanks to new research from the University of Adelaide.
Scientists there have developed...