Atom-Thin Carbon Film Could Make Future Computer Chips Faster and More Efficient
As computer chips become smaller and more powerful, the tiny wires inside them are creating a growing problem.
Researchers in Singapore have now developed an...
New Nonmetallic Coating Could Block More Than 80% of Radiant Heat
Researchers have developed a new type of thin, nonmetallic coating that can dramatically reduce heat transfer between nearby objects.
The technology could eventually help control...
Scientists Test 3D-Printed Concrete Shelters Against Tornado-Level Winds
As tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme weather events threaten communities, researchers are exploring whether 3D-printed concrete could provide stronger and more affordable storm shelters...
Scientists Find a Way to Generate Powerful Linked Signals Without Extreme Cooling
Quantum technology could one day make communications more secure and sensors far more sensitive.
But there is a major obstacle: many quantum systems only work...
New Electronic Skin Could Help Prosthetic Limbs Feel Touch and Temperature
People using prosthetic limbs may one day be able to feel pressure, temperature and even differences between surfaces thanks to a new type of...
Scientists Develop Coconut Jet Fuel That Works in Existing Turbine Engines
Air travel may one day get a little greener thanks to an unlikely fuel source: coconuts.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a biofuel...
MIT’s New Excavator Controller Could Help Beginners Dig Like Experts
Anyone who has struggled with an arcade claw machine knows that controlling a mechanical arm is not as easy as it looks.
Excavator operators face...
Wearable Neck Fans Could Keep You Cool Without Cranking Up the AC
Tiny fans worn around the face or neck could help office workers stay comfortable while reducing the amount of energy buildings use for air...
Ancient Roman Secret Could Make Modern Concrete Last 50% Longer
Ancient Roman buildings, bridges and aqueducts have survived for thousands of years, and scientists have long wondered why their concrete has proved so durable.
Now,...
A Millisecond Flash of Light Could Make Solar Materials Far More Powerful
A powerful flash of light lasting less than a millisecond could offer a new way to make materials that capture solar energy much more...