Wireless Laser Charging Could Keep Drones in the Air for Hours, Study Finds
Imagine a drone that can stay in the air for hours without needing to land for a battery change.
That idea may be one step...
Scientists Turn Insect Smell Receptors into a Powerful Electronic Nose on a Chip
Scientists have taken inspiration from one of nature's oldest insects to create a new type of electronic nose that could one day help detect...
Scientists Create a Smart Cushion That Blocks Vibrations in Real Time
From spacecraft and cars to computer chip factories and scientific laboratories, unwanted vibrations can reduce accuracy, damage equipment, and shorten the life of expensive...
Scientists develop tiny device that controls light without moving parts
As the world's demand for faster internet and more powerful computing continues to grow, scientists are looking for new ways to send larger amounts...
This clever parakeet helped design its own perch
Most products made for pets are designed entirely by humans. But what if animals could help design the things they use?
A new project suggests...
This smart wearable patch vibrates to warn you of dangerous gases and toxic water
Imagine wearing a small patch that can instantly warn you if you are exposed to dangerous gases or contaminated water.
Instead of sending an alert...
Deep-Sea Sponge Inspires Stronger, Lighter Materials That Resist Damaging Vibrations
A remarkable deep-sea sponge has inspired researchers to develop a new generation of lightweight materials that are both stronger and better at handling flowing...
Scientists create tiny water-powered motor that spins without electricity or magnets
Scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to make tiny objects spin without using electricity, magnets, chemicals or even direct contact.
Instead, the new technique...
New acoustic chip could supercharge 6G, satellite phones and quantum technologies
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new type of acoustic chip that can handle more than...
Scientists create metal that forms pop-up buttons using only light
Imagine touching a flat metal surface and watching a button suddenly rise when a beam of light shines on it.
Researchers at the Korea Advanced...