Scientists build mini scope to spy on neurons in real time
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have built a miniature microscope that can capture three-dimensional images of brain activity in real time—while a...
Scientists use light-crafted pinhole to unlock 3d infrared imaging
Long before modern photography, the idea of capturing images through a tiny hole fascinated early thinkers.
The ancient Chinese philosopher Mozi described the principle of...
Exoskeletons with AI could revolutionize mobility support
Exoskeletons—robotic devices that people can wear to help with movement—have long been seen as a promising technology for aging societies and people with mobility...
Scientists build world’s fastest, low-cost power module
As global energy demands soar—driven by data centers powering artificial intelligence, expanding industries, and ever-growing electricity needs—scientists are racing to make energy systems more...
This self-tuning device could turn everyday vibrations into electricity
The world is full of hidden energy. Bridges tremble as cars pass, subway trains send the ground shivering, and footsteps ripple across the floor.
Normally,...
Smart textiles may soon be able to control devices or monitor health
Imagine adjusting the temperature of the air conditioning or skipping a song in your car, not by fiddling with a screen or voice command,...
Scientists discover a “curvy” way to control swarm intelligence
Flocks of birds sweeping across the sky, schools of fish twisting in the ocean, and swarms of bees buzzing together may seem like simple...
Cracks in flexible electronics run deeper than expected—but engineers may have a fix
From foldable phones and smartwatches to medical sensors and portable solar panels, flexible electronics are becoming part of everyday life.
These devices bend, fold, and...
Scientists develop eco-friendly way to extract lithium from salt lakes
The demand for lithium is soaring worldwide.
As the key ingredient in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and energy storage systems, lithium is essential...
How high temperatures weaken people and machines
Heat is something we all feel, whether it’s a hot summer day or the warmth given off by a phone or laptop.
But beyond discomfort,...