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...
Scientists put graphene in a spin
Researchers induce artificial ‘magnetic texture’ in graphene, a quantum science advancement that could help lead to more powerful semiconductors, computers.
Graphene is incredibly strong, lightweight,...
New optical antennas could eliminate data limits
Researchers have found a new way to harness properties of light waves that can radically increase the amount of data they carry.
They demonstrated the...
Bacteria could help make stronger cars, airplanes and armor
Biological systems can harness their living cells for growth and regeneration, but engineering systems cannot.
Until now.
Qiming Wang and researchers at the USC Viterbi School...