This high-flying robot could leap over obstacles with ease
Topping out at less than a foot, Salto the robot looks like a Star Wars imperial walker in miniature.
But don't be fooled by its...
This wearable patch could serve as personal thermostat
UC San Diego engineers have developed a wearable patch that could provide personalized cooling and heating at home, work, or on the go.
The soft,...
Scientists develop new washable, wearable “batteries”
Scientists have developed washable, wearable ‘batteries’: based on cheap, safe and environmentally-friendly inks and woven directly into fabrics.
Wearable electronic components incorporated directly into fabrics...
Scientists break distance record for quantum communication
Scientists with the Institute for Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago have made two breakthroughs in the quest to develop quantum technology.
In one...
New electric tongue can handle more spicy foods than you can
Thousands of new spicy products hit supermarket shelves every year. Some people crave the heat, some fear the burn. But if you enjoy it,...
Caffeine could help solar cells work better!
Adding caffeine to perovskite solar cells could help make them commercially viable because the chemical improves their ability to withstand sustained heat from sunlight.
In...
Scientists develop next-generation space blanket
In a new study, researchers have developed a new type of space blanket that enables users to control their temperature.
The researchers were inspired by...
Scientists find a better way to detect rare-earth metals
In a new study, researchers have developed a new sensor that can help detect lanthanides, the rare earth metals.
The rare earth metals are often...
Harvard scientists transmit data via a semiconductor laser
In a new study, Harvard researchers have transmitted data via a semiconductor laser.
This is the first time a laser has been used as a...
Scientists find a new way to harness the sun’s energy
In a new study, researchers have found a new way to harnesses the sun's energy to generate fuel while minimizing CO2 production.
The research was...