Ultrathin diamond layer solves major heat problem in future 6G devices

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and other institutions has developed a new way to improve the performance of...

Thousands of future rocket launches could threaten Earth’s protective ozone shield

The global space industry is expanding rapidly, with thousands of new satellites expected to enter orbit in the coming years. These spacecraft will support a...

Scientists overcome key barrier to mass-producing ultra-thin semiconductors

Scientists have developed a new way to manufacture ultra-thin semiconductors that could help power the next generation of computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices. Researchers...

New pilot plant can transform hard-to-recycle plastic waste into useful oil

A team of researchers at the University of Amsterdam has developed a new way to recycle mixed plastic waste that could help reduce the...

Tiny jumping spiders inspire a new ultra-low-power 3D camera

A tiny jumping spider has inspired a new type of 3D camera that uses very little power while still producing detailed depth maps in...

The simple reason your building is too hot or too cold—and how to fix...

Have you ever wondered why an office, apartment building, or public space can feel too hot one day and too cold the next, even...

This tabletop printer could change how computer chips are made

A new tabletop-sized device developed by engineers at the University of Texas at Austin could dramatically speed up semiconductor research while reducing costs. The technology...

How a new 30-inch pressure chamber is advancing deep-ocean exploration

Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have unveiled a powerful new testing chamber that can recreate the extreme pressures found in the deepest parts...

Why lunar regolith could be the key to living on the Moon

The moon may look peaceful from Earth, but its surface is one of the harshest environments imaginable. It is covered by a layer of fine...

This tiny antenna could change the future of ocean exploration

Communicating underwater has always been a major challenge for robots. Unlike on land, where wireless signals travel easily through the air, water absorbs and weakens...