New super-sensing lidar can see an object’s distance, speed and material all at once
Researchers have developed a new type of lidar system that can do much more than traditional versions.
In a single measurement, the new technology can...
Scientists discover a way to peek inside unhatched eggs using light
Scientists have discovered an unusual property of chicken eggs that could eventually help solve one of the poultry industry's biggest ethical problems.
By shining light...
Scientists turn wet coffee grounds into high-grade fuel in just 90 seconds
Every year, people around the world drink enormous amounts of coffee, leaving behind more than 10 million tons of used coffee grounds.
Most of this...
Scientists develop diamond detector that captures electron bursts lasting just one picosecond
Scientists have developed a new particle detector that can measure incredibly short bursts of electrons lasting just one trillionth of a second, or one...
Scientists turn wood into a super insulator that could strengthen the power grid
As demand for electricity continues to rise because of data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy, the world's aging power grid is facing increasing...
Simple color signals could help people learn to control prosthetic limbs faster
Using a robotic arm or prosthetic hand may seem straightforward, but it actually requires very precise control.
Even a simple task, such as picking up...
Scientists create a tiny sensor that can detect invisible gas leaks with extraordinary precision
Researchers in Germany have developed a new gas-sensing technology that could make it much easier and less expensive to detect tiny amounts of gases...
New water-harvesting jacket turns air into drinking water
Imagine wearing a jacket that can produce drinking water from the air around you.
That idea is moving closer to reality thanks to engineers at...
Forget boiling water: Researchers brew espresso with sound waves
For many coffee lovers, making espresso seems to require two essential ingredients: very hot water and high pressure.
But researchers at the University of New...
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...