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...

Hybrid-electric aircraft clears 30,000 feet for first time in test flights

An aircraft powered by a megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine developed in collaboration with NASA and built by GE Aerospace, demonstrated flight of an innovation that...

Scientists create levitating graphite material that could one day detect earthquakes

A team of researchers at Kyoto University has developed a new graphite-based material that can float steadily above magnets, opening the door to highly...

World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine could help build bigger quantum computers

Scientists have taken an important step toward more powerful quantum computers by creating the world's first superconducting quantum heat engine. The tiny device, developed by...