Scientists find way to charge wearable devices with common radio waves
Researchers have figured out how to harvest energy from radio waves to power wearable devices.
From microwave ovens to Wi-Fi connections, the radio waves in...
Scientists discover X-rays from Uranus for the first time
Astronomers have detected X-rays from Uranus for the first time, using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.
This result may help scientists learn more about this enigmatic...
Scientists capture the first image of black hole’s magnetic fields
This is the first time scientists have imaged magnetic fields so close to a black hole.
Astronomers have now obtained a new view of the...
New materials keep Moore’s Law alive
Scientists create a new polymer-based electrical insulation for circuits that could help put more power in smaller spaces.
Progress in the field of integrated circuits...
The oldest stars help tell us how big the universe is
Astronomers are struggling to understand the discrepancies when measuring the expansion rate of the universe with different methods, and are desperate for any creative...
Scientists find better way to measure acceleration
You're going at the speed limit down a two-lane road when a car barrels out of a driveway on your right.
You slam on the...
This compact laser could generate random numbers 100 times faster
Random numbers are increasingly important to our digitally connected world, with applications that include e-commerce, cryptography, and cloud computing.
Producing a large amount of truly...
Scientists put graphene in a spin
Researchers induce artificial ‘magnetic texture’ in graphene, a quantum science advancement that could help lead to more powerful semiconductors, computers.
Graphene is incredibly strong, lightweight,...
Scientists develop light-emitting tattoo for the first time
Scientists have created a temporary tattoo with light-emitting technology used in TV and smartphone screens.
This paves the way for a new type of "smart...
Scientists create ‘beautiful marriage’ of quantum enemies
Cornell scientists have identified a new contender when it comes to quantum materials for computing and low-temperature electronics.
Using nitride-based materials, the researchers created a...