Shrink-to-fit electronics could transform wearable tech and smart homes
Imagine drawing a simple circuit on a plastic sheet, heating it up, and watching it shrink into a tiny, perfectly shaped electronic device that...
Too much screen time may slow brain development and worsen ADHD symptoms in children
In today’s world, screens are everywhere. Children use them for learning, talking to friends, and having fun.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have been...
Yes, the universe can expand faster than light
An expanding universe complicates this picture just a little bit, because the universe absolutely refuses to be straightforward.
Objects are still emitting light, and that...
New “cooling cloth” could replace air conditioning in summer
As heat waves become more intense around the world, scientists are looking for simple ways to help people stay cool without relying on air...
AI could detect pancreatic cancer more accurately than doctors
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and deadly forms of cancer in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...
AI can diagnose mental health disease better than traditional tools
A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can talk with people about their mental health and offer more accurate assessments...
Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more...
Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers...
A bandage-thin device could let your finger feel digital textures in real life
For years, screens have been getting better at showing and playing things that look and sound real.
But when it comes to touch, they are...
Scientists put the speed of light to the ultimate test — and it still...
More than a century ago, two American scientists, Albert Michelson and Edward Morley, carried out a famous experiment that changed the course of physics.
They...
Scientists repeat a famous light experiment using sound—and discover new physics
More than 200 years ago, physicist Thomas Young amazed the scientific world when he showed that light behaves like both a wave and a...
Future lighting could replace Wi-Fi and batteries, study finds
Light has always helped us see—but in the future, it may also become a powerful way to send information and power smart devices.
Researchers at...
As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on...
The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip maker Nvidia, has reported record $US57 billion revenue in the third quarter of 2025, beating...
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How to pick the right wine glass
Choosing the right wine glass can feel as daunting as picking the right bottle of wine, but it is one of the simplest ways...
Beyond Moore’s Law: Taking transistors into the third dimension
Silicon integrated circuits, which are used in computer processors, are approaching the maximum feasible density of transistors on a single chip--at least, in two-dimensional...
Study reveals a new way to hunt for dark matter
Imagine you're trying to find something that you can't see, touch, or hear. That's what scientists are doing with dark matter, a mysterious substance...
Scientists turn old carpets into crack-resistant concrete for a greener future
Australian engineers have discovered a new way to make concrete stronger and more resistant to cracking by using old carpet fibers, bringing a fresh...
Do the fastest spinning pulsars contain quark matter
Neutron stars are so named because in the simplest of models they are made of neutrons.
They form when the core of a large star...