Ground-based lasers could accelerate spacecraft to other stars
The future of space exploration includes some rather ambitious plans to send missions farther from Earth than ever before.
Beyond the current proposals for building...
Scientists create the world’s first unmanned forestry machine
In the vast, green forests where the sound of chopping trees often fills the air, a groundbreaking invention has just made its debut.
Scientists have...
Scientists unravel the mystery of ‘black ice’ on train tracks
Every autumn and winter, train tracks become surprisingly slippery, leading to delays that frustrate passengers and cost the rail industry millions.
But what causes this...
Scientists create smart clothes for personal temperature control
Imagine being able to control the temperature of your clothes as easily as adjusting a thermostat, keeping you cool in the summer heat or...
Scientists make breakthrough in creating super materials with 3D printing
Imagine having a superhero suit that is both super strong and can stretch without tearing. That's the kind of breakthrough scientists at the University...
Revolutionary ‘frozen smoke’ sensors: a leap forward in indoor air quality monitoring
In a new development, researchers at the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with colleagues at Warwick University, have unveiled a new type of sensor...
Sticking the future together: A breakthrough in 2D material technology
In a pioneering effort that promises to reshape the landscape of future technologies, a research team from Kyushu University, alongside the Japanese company Nitto...
Scientists create a chameleon material that changes shape and strength on demand
Imagine a material that can change its shape and how hard or soft it is, just like magic. This isn't a scene from a...
Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the risk of deadly and costly battery fires
In a newly published study in Nature Sustainability, we describe our design for a self-extinguishing rechargeable battery.
It replaces the most commonly used electrolyte, which...
Researchers develop more sensitive quantum sensing devices
In an exciting development in the field of quantum technology, a team of researchers from MIT and other institutions has made a significant breakthrough...