This landing pad design could make future air taxis much quieter
Electric air taxis and delivery drones could soon become a common sight in cities around the world.
These aircraft promise faster travel, less traffic on...
Why lithium-ion batteries are reaching their limits—and what’s coming next
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day, from smartphones and laptops to electric cars.
They have helped shape the modern world,...
Scientists create revolutionary pixel that works as both camera and display
Pixels are one of the building blocks of modern technology.
They create the images we see on television screens, smartphones, and computer monitors. They also...
New method could recover nearly 100% of toxic lead from solar panels
Perovskite solar cells are often called the future of solar energy.
They are lightweight, flexible, highly efficient, and cheaper to manufacture than traditional silicon solar...
Tiny infrared chip could detect pollution, disease, and hidden chemicals
Scientists in Australia have created a tiny device that could transform the way we detect pollution, monitor health, and identify different materials.
The new technology...
Scientists discover hidden ‘charge trap’ that could slow next-generation solar and electronic materials
A team of researchers at Cornell University has uncovered a surprising problem in a promising class of materials known as hybrid perovskites.
The discovery could...
New electronic skin can be made onsite, bringing smarter robots and wearables closer to...
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of electronic skin that can be made directly where it is needed, potentially opening the...
Ice cream ingredient could help turn dirt into 3D-printed homes
An ingredient commonly used in ice cream may help scientists transform ordinary dirt into a new generation of environmentally friendly building materials.
Researchers at the...
New wearable device could help people feel the ground and improve balance
Most people rarely think about the feeling of their feet touching the ground. But this sense is incredibly important.
It helps us know where our...
Scientists turn food waste into jet fuel in a step toward greener aviation
Air travel is an important part of modern life, but it also contributes significantly to climate change.
The aviation industry produces a large amount of...