This 3D printing method could create life-size human hand in 19 minutes, not 6...
A new 3D printing method can create a life-size human hand in 19 minutes—instead of six hours using conventional 3D printing.
It’s a step toward...
How to turn “dumb” headphones into smart ones
How do you turn "dumb" headphones into smart ones?
Rutgers engineers have invented a cheap and easy way by transforming headphones into sensors that can...
Scientists find new way to produce 3D holograms in real-time
Despite years of hype, virtual reality headsets have yet to topple TV or computer screens as the go-to devices for video viewing.
One reason: VR...
New retinal implants can give artificial vision to the blind
In a new study, researchers developed technology that could partially restore vision in blind people.
The research was conducted by a team at Ecole Polytechnique...
These contact lenses could help correct color blindness
Imagine seeing the world in muted shades -- gray sky, gray grass.
Some people with color blindness see everything this way, though most can't see...
Scientists introduce a new generation of tiny, agile drones
If you’ve ever swatted a mosquito away from your face, only to have it return again (and again and again), you know that insects...
Mantis shrimp inspires new breed of light sensors
Inspired by the eyes of mantis shrimp, researchers have developed a new kind of optical sensor that is small enough to fit on a...
Scientists boost efficiency of next-generation solar cell material to 25%
Perovskites are a leading candidate for eventually replacing silicon as the material of choice for solar panels.
They offer the potential for low-cost, low-temperature manufacturing...
This compact laser could generate random numbers 100 times faster
Random numbers are increasingly important to our digitally connected world, with applications that include e-commerce, cryptography, and cloud computing.
Producing a large amount of truly...
New catalyst makes styrene manufacturing cheaper, greener
Chemical engineering researchers have developed a new catalyst that significantly increases yield in styrene manufacturing, while simultaneously reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
"Styrene...