Scientists 3D-print record-breaking superconductor with soft matter technique
Superconductors—materials that can carry electricity with zero resistance—are the backbone of powerful technologies such as MRI machines, particle accelerators, and the quantum devices of...
Scientists create customizable 3D-printed foods for dysphagia patients
For many older adults and people with certain health conditions, something as simple as swallowing food can become a daily challenge.
This condition, called dysphagia,...
Asteroid Bennu holds 4.5-billion-year-old secrets of our Solar System
Asteroid Bennu, the focus of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, has turned out to be far more than just a space rock.
Samples recently brought back to...
Fast charging could make zinc batteries stronger, not weaker, study finds
For decades, battery experts have warned that charging a battery too quickly is a recipe for disaster.
Fast charging was believed to cause damage, shorten...
Ultrasonic sound could turn sea sand into safe construction material
Sand is one of the most important materials in construction. It is used to build everything from roads and bridges to harbors and skyscrapers.
Traditionally,...
Scientists unveil Velcro-inspired tech to give buildings a second life
Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria have developed a clever new way to put buildings together—using a system similar to...
Scientists grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics to avoid manufacturing step
A team of materials scientists at Rice University has found a new way to make the next generation of electronic devices faster and easier...
Korea breaks new ground in stealth radar technology
South Korea has taken a big step forward in defense technology by successfully developing key radar components for stealth systems entirely on its own.
The...
Scientists twist light using nanomaterials for faster Internet
Imagine watching a whirlpool in a river or a tornado in the sky.
These spirals don’t just spin in place—they move forward while keeping their...
Wireless curveballs could teach radio waves to dodge obstacles
Princeton engineers develop a machine-learning system that bends ultrahigh-frequency signals around barriers, paving the way for faster and more reliable wireless networks.
Imagine walking behind...