Wearable bionic eye inspired by birds could transform machine vision
Scientists at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have developed a revolutionary wearable device that mimics the extraordinary vision of birds while using almost...
AI chatbots help with embarrassment, but humans are better at handling anger
When people feel embarrassed, they prefer talking to AI chatbots instead of humans.
But when they are angry, they still want to speak with a...
A Chinese satellite tests orbital refuelling
Satellites often face a disappointing end: despite having fully working systems, they are often de-orbited after their propellant runs out.
However, a breakthrough is on...
Scientists develop more efficient and durable bifacial solar cells
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad have made a major breakthrough in solar energy by improving bifacial perovskite solar cells.
These special...
Scientists develop first helicopter-borne survey system for safer railways
China has successfully developed and deployed its first helicopter-borne magnetotelluric detection system, a major breakthrough in geological surveys.
Created by the Aerospace Information Research Institute...
Scientists 3D print high-performance cooling materials
Researchers have found a way to 3D print powerful and sustainable thermoelectric materials, which could improve cooling technology in electronics, medicine, and energy harvesting.
This...
What may have caused Delta Flight 4819 to flip over
It was a dramatic and unusual sight: a Delta Air Lines passenger jet crash-landed on Monday at Toronto Pearson International Airport, skidding into flames...
This eco-friendly artificial vision system uses honey for power
Scientists have created a new kind of artificial vision system that is energy-efficient and recyclable, using honey as an electrolyte.
This breakthrough could help reduce...
Transparent aluminum: New discovery makes sci-fi material easier to produce
Transparent aluminum sounds like something out of science fiction, but it’s a real material called transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx).
Known for being extremely hard and...
Ultrasonic deep drawing could reduce friction and extends tool life
Many everyday items, from home appliances to building materials and hydraulic lines, contain small cylindrical metal parts made using deep drawing.
This manufacturing process involves...