Diamonds help hunt a new type of magnet that could revolutionize electronics
For almost 100 years, scientists believed there were only two main types of magnets.
One is the familiar ferromagnet, the kind found on refrigerators and...
New solar desalination system could produce drinking water without harmful waste
Access to clean drinking water remains a major global challenge.
According to the United Nations, about 2.2 billion people do not have safely managed drinking...
Scientists create humidity-activated device that reveals hidden images in seconds
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have created a new optical device that can reveal hidden images and change colors when exposed...
Tiny liquid-metal pump could power the next generation of soft robots
Engineers have developed a tiny liquid-metal pump that could help make future soft robots, wearable devices, and medical technologies smaller, lighter, and more flexible.
The...
New Room-Temperature Technique Could Revolutionize Future Photonic Chips
Researchers have developed a new way to create extremely small patterns on chip materials at room temperature, potentially opening the door to faster and...
New Biodegradable Device Could Turn Humidity Into Clean Electricity
Scientists have developed a new biodegradable device that can generate electricity simply by absorbing moisture from the air or even from human skin.
Made from...
New reusable brick walls could cut building emissions by 60%
Scientists and engineers in Austria have developed a new type of brick wall that can be taken apart and rebuilt again after a building...
New origami-inspired material can change from soft to strong on demand
Researchers at McGill University have created a new origami-inspired structure that can transform flat sheets into smooth, curved 3D shapes that switch from soft...
This futuristic speaker could send audio to one exact location
that can direct sound into a tiny, private listening area, allowing someone to hear music clearly without disturbing people nearby.
The research could one day...
New faster 3D printing method could help build human tissue
Scientists at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a much faster and more efficient way to 3D print soft materials that look...