Biodegradable circuit boards could make electronics greener
Every electronic device, from laptops to toothbrushes, has one thing in common: a printed circuit board, or PCB.
These flat boards, usually green in color,...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in inorganic perovskite solar cells
Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable technologies, but scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more efficient, affordable, and...
Easter Island’s famous statues really did “walk,” and physics proves it
For centuries, the massive stone statues of Easter Island—known as moai—have inspired awe and mystery.
How did the ancient people of Rapa Nui, with no...
New hybrid film could boost energy harvesting from human motion by 450%
Imagine charging your devices simply by walking, bending your wrist, or tapping a surface.
A new study shows this may soon be possible thanks to...
Solar energy becomes the world’s cheapest energy source, study finds
Solar energy has officially become the cheapest way to produce electricity, beating coal, gas, and even wind power, according to new research from the...
AI and 3D metal printing could transform submarine and aircraft manufacturing
For decades, the U.S. Navy and aerospace industry have struggled with the slow, fragile supply chains that keep submarines and aircraft operational.
A single replacement...
Stretchable waveguides could turn clothes into smart health monitors
Imagine clothing that not only feels comfortable but can also track your health, help you communicate, and connect seamlessly with technology around you.
Scientists are...
The lord of the ring mouse: A tiny wireless controller that lasts a month
For decades, the computer mouse has been our go-to tool for moving a cursor across a screen.
Despite repeated attempts to replace it with new...
These 4 airplane failures are more common than you think—and not as scary as...
"It is the closest all of us passengers ever want to come to a plane crash," a Qantas flight QF1889's passenger said after the...
Ancient murals at Teotihuacan may reveal the language of a lost civilization
More than 2,000 years ago, Teotihuacan was one of the greatest cities in the world. Located in central Mexico, it was home to around...
Physicists use electric fields to control DNA in real time
A team of physicists at McGill University has developed a new device that allows them to trap, release, and manipulate DNA molecules without ever...
Scientists use molecular film to tame noisy quantum light
Quantum technologies are often described as the future of computing and communication, but their success depends on achieving an extraordinary level of precision.
At the...
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Research shows technique for controlling light with synthetic dimension dynamics
In the fascinating world of physics, researchers are pushing the boundaries of our understanding by exploring synthetic dimensions (SDs), a concept that allows them...
New sensor could detect rare earth element in unexpected locations
Scientists have developed a luminescent sensor that can detect and measure the presence of a rare earth element called terbium.
The element is used in...
Sticky science: How bumpy surfaces make materials stickier
Have you ever wondered why stickers or Post-it notes stick so well to surfaces, but can be a bit of a pain to peel...
Round beads could kill off high-pitched noises
Need to reduce high-pitched noises?
Science may have an answer.
In a new study, theoretical physicists report that materials made from tapered chains of spherical beads...
Why beer mats do not fly in a straight line
Beer mats protect tables from unsightly condensation rings.
However, they are sometimes also misused as projectiles.
Usually with little success: after just a short time, the...