This wall design thinks like nature—and could slash your energy bill
A team of researchers at Drexel University has come up with a creative way to keep buildings cool by taking inspiration from nature—specifically, the...
Robots that eat other robots meet the machines that can heal and evolve
Imagine a robot that can fix itself when broken or even grow stronger by absorbing parts from its surroundings—or from other robots.
That future is...
Revolutionary battery design could make EVs safer and longer-lasting
As electric vehicles and renewable energy become more popular, the need for better lithium-ion batteries is growing fast.
These batteries power everything from smartphones to...
New liquid could make hydrogen fuel easier and safer to use
Scientists from Switzerland’s EPFL and Japan’s Kyoto University have developed a new type of liquid that could transform how hydrogen is stored and transported—making...
Quantum turns 100: The weird science behind everyday technology
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking 100 years since the birth of quantum mechanics—a branch...
New 3D-printed implant offers hope for healing spinal cord injuries
Researchers in Ireland have developed a promising new 3D-printed implant that may help repair spinal cord injuries by delivering gentle electrical stimulation to damaged...
Smart sensors could stop battery fires before they start
A team of researchers from the University of Surrey has developed a new type of smart sensor that could prevent fires in lithium-ion batteries...
UCLA’s new outdoor tent lowers temperatures by 10 degrees
UCLA researchers have created a new type of outdoor cooling system that can make it feel up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler—even on hot...
Scientists 3D-print living lung tissue to help fight lung disease
A team of researchers at UBC Okanagan has created a 3D-printed model of living lung tissue that closely mimics the real thing.
This breakthrough could...
Scientists build first quantum chip with electronics and light in one device
In a major step toward making quantum technology more practical and scalable, scientists from Boston University, UC Berkeley, and Northwestern University have created the...
New wearable sensor could track your hydration in real time—no needles or tests required
As summer temperatures soar in Texas and other hot regions, staying hydrated becomes more important than ever.
But it’s often hard to know when you’re...
How ChatGPT is giving stroke survivors a new way to communicate
A new approach using generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is offering fresh hope to people with aphasia—a language disorder that affects speech, writing, and...
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Scientists achieve breakthrough in microscopy for delicate materials
An international team of scientists, led by Trinity College Dublin, has developed an innovative imaging method using advanced microscopes.
This breakthrough significantly reduces the time...
Evolution may be predictable, shows plant study
Evolution has long been viewed as a rather random process, with the traits of species shaped by chance mutations and environmental events — and...
How quantum squeezing makes discoveries clearer
Do you remember those days when you’re in a video meeting and the internet is terrible?
Sometimes, we simply lower the video quality to hear...
Titan is migrating away from Saturn 100 times faster than previously predicted
By Earthly standards, Saturn's moon Titan is a strange place.
Larger than the planet Mercury, Titan is swaddled in a thick atmosphere (it is the...
Scientists find the cure for No. 1 killer of citrus trees
New research affirms a unique peptide found in an Australian plant can destroy the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide and help prevent...