How sperm kick into ‘overdrive’ for their final sprint
Researchers have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an egg.
The work is a breakthrough that could reshape infertility...
Starship could cut the travel time to Uranus in half
The ice giants remain some of the most interesting places to explore in the solar system.
Uranus in particular has drawn a lot of interest...
Scientists create first fully recyclable printed electronics—A game-changer for displays
Engineers at Duke University have developed a groundbreaking method for printing fully functional and recyclable electronics at incredibly small, sub-micrometer scales—a major leap that...
Scientists create biodegradable circuit boards for greener wireless devices
Engineers in Scotland are developing eco-friendly circuit boards that could make wireless communication devices greener and more sustainable.
The collaboration between the University of Glasgow...
New open-source software revolutionizes 3D printing with multiple materials
A new open-source software tool is changing the way engineers design and print complex 3D objects.
Developed at the University of Colorado Boulder, the program—called...
Engineers cut iridium use by 80% in breakthrough hydrogen catalyst
In the global effort to fight climate change, hydrogen is emerging as a powerful clean fuel—one that can power factories, vehicles, and even cities...
MIT physicists double the accuracy of the world’s most precise clocks
Every time you check your phone, make an online payment, or use GPS, you rely on one of humanity’s most precise tools: the atomic...
Paper-thin LED shines like the sun and could transform future screens
Imagine wallpaper that glows like natural sunlight or a phone screen that’s easy on your eyes even at night.
Scientists have now developed a paper-thin...
Researchers find smart ways to give old solar panels a second life
Australia’s booming solar industry is creating a new challenge: what to do with thousands of old solar panels when they reach the end of...
Back to the Future: Light-speed analog computers may be coming soon
A team of scientists has taken a big step toward a new kind of computing that could work at the speed of light.
Instead of...