This knitting machine works like a 3D printer to create solid objects
Knitting may seem like an ancient craft, but researchers at Cornell University and Carnegie Mellon University have reimagined it for the future—by turning it...
Scientists create human-like robots that learn, heal, and move naturally
Forget the cold, metal robots of science fiction. At Georgia Tech, scientists are building something very different—machines that move, feel, and even learn like...
Scientists reveal superconducting germanium that could revolutionize computing
Scientists have created a new form of germanium—a material already central to computer chips and fiber optics—that can conduct electricity with zero resistance.
The discovery...
Scientists 3D-print muscle tissue in zero gravity
Human health remains one of the greatest challenges in space exploration.
When astronauts spend long periods in space, their bodies weaken dramatically—especially their muscles and...
Liquid metal could create super-stretchy, high-performance electronic fiber
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed an extraordinary new electronic fiber that can stretch to more than ten...
Tiny injectable antenna could power future medical implants without surgery
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a groundbreaking antenna so small it can be injected into the body through a...
Perovskites unleash ultrafast quantum light, opening a new era for photonics
A material best known for its promise in affordable solar cells has just revealed another astonishing talent — producing light at incredible speeds.
Scientists have...
Harvard engineers create smart fabric that adapts to wind like a golf ball
Imagine wearing a cycling jersey or ski suit that automatically adjusts to the wind to help you move faster.
This futuristic idea is becoming reality...
Engineers build “electrified” house that cuts energy bills nearly in half
A team of Canadian engineers has built a groundbreaking “electrified” house that could change how we power and heat our homes.
The prototype combines solar...
Researchers grow mushroom chips that can think and remember
Mushrooms might soon do more than top your pizza—they could help power the computers of the future.
A new study suggests that common fungi, like...