Silent owls inspire breakthrough in noise reduction technology
Owls are known for their ghostly silent flight, gliding through the air without making a sound.
Now, scientists have taken inspiration from these quiet hunters...
Scientists build stealth ships that slice through waves like butter
In a unique twist of inspiration, engineers at the University of Michigan are helping the U.S. Navy design futuristic ships that can skim quietly...
Scientists unlock new way to power drones and sensors with light
A new breakthrough from researchers at the University of Ottawa could transform the way we power and connect devices in remote and hazardous locations.
By...
Scientists find a way to boost battery life without rare materials
Batteries power many things in our daily lives—from smartphones to electric vehicles—but the material used inside them is far from perfect.
Right now, most metal-ion...
Scientists create powerful three-layered material to boost hydrogen production
Researchers in Sweden have taken a major step forward in the search for clean energy by developing a new material that could make producing...
Scientists build eco-friendly robots out of rice paper—and they disappear in just 32 days
Scientists from the University of Bristol have found an exciting new use for a surprising material: rice paper.
Yes, the same kind used to wrap...
Diamonds light the way for the future of quantum technology
Scientists in the UK have made a major breakthrough that could help unlock the full potential of quantum technologies.
Researchers from the Universities of Oxford,...
Scientists discover crystals can twist light in surprising ways
New crystal discovery could transform screens and sensors
For years, scientists believed they had a clear understanding of how crystals interact with light.
But a new...
Scientists use “quantum vacuum” to create a new kind of material
Scientists at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking way to control the behavior of materials by reshaping the "vacuum" around them.
While we often think...
Scientists find way to turn urine into bone-building material
What if human urine could be turned into something incredibly useful—like a material for dental or bone implants?
A team of researchers has done exactly...
Scientists uncover shocking evidence of humans in America during the ice age
The story of when humans first arrived in the Americas is being rewritten—thanks to some ancient footprints found in New Mexico.
These footprints, discovered in...
Could time have three dimensions? New theory challenges the way we understand reality
A new theory from a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist suggests a bold idea: that time—not space—might be the true foundation of our universe,...
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Scientists create an artificial photosynthesis system that is 10 times more efficient
An innovative new system for artificial photosynthesis that is more productive than previous artificial systems by an order of magnitude.
How ancient ocean dwellers inspire the next wave of robotic innovations
In a world where technology and biology intertwine, a team of scientists and engineers is looking back in time to revolutionize the future of...
Scientists find Goldilocks Zone for precious metals in Earth’s crust
Leicester research has identified a new ‘Goldilocks Zone’ in the Earth’s crust which could provide metals vital to the green revolution.
The energy future of...
These toxic metals linked to higher risk of heart disease
In a recent study, researchers find exposure to lead, copper, cadmium and arsenic is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary...
New stretchy material boosts performance for smart wearables
Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a new type of...