Tiny tech could bring super-fast 6G and sci-fi dreams to life
Self-driving cars that eliminate traffic jams, remote health checks from your living room, or even feeling a loved one’s touch from across the country...
How nano cooling could replace your fridge’s compressor
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and Samsung Electronics have developed a powerful new cooling technology that could replace the bulky compressors...
New metal fleeces could supercharge electric car batteries
A team of scientists in Germany has discovered a clever way to make batteries more powerful, cheaper to produce, and faster to charge—all thanks...
Scientists discover world’s thinnest semiconductor junctions inside a quantum material
In a surprising twist, scientists studying a special quantum material have discovered that it naturally forms one of the thinnest semiconductor junctions ever recorded—just...
Electric trucks are set to beat diesel on cost—and sooner than you think
Electric trucks are on track to become cheaper than diesel trucks over their lifetime, and new research shows this tipping point is arriving much...
Say goodbye to pricey solar batteries—This new water battery is a game-changer
Engineers in Australia have created a new type of water-based battery that could make it easier and cheaper for households to store energy from...
Seashell-inspired materials could revolutionize car bumpers and bandages
For millions of years, marine animals have grown incredibly strong and complex shells that protect them from harsh ocean environments.
These shells, like the shimmering...
Virtual time-freezing technology lets us see inside spinning machines
A groundbreaking new technology is allowing scientists to see inside spinning engines and tools with remarkable clarity, even while they are running at incredibly...
Scientists discover onion-like nanoparticles in aircraft exhaust
A team of international researchers has made a surprising discovery in aircraft engine exhaust: tiny particles with an unusual "onion-like" structure.
These nanoparticles, found during...
Sound waves create greener, safer hydrogels in minutes
Researchers at McGill University and Polytechnique Montréal have discovered a new way to create hydrogels using sound waves, making the process safer, faster, and...