New smart bicycle knows when you’re turning—and when you’re about to fall
Scientists in Japan have developed a smart bicycle that can tell the difference between a rider making a normal turn and a rider losing...
Natural aquifers could revolutionize cooling for AI data centers, study finds
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, so does the number of data centers needed to power it.
These facilities run around the clock and...
Scientists discover simpler way to make rare silicon that could boost future batteries
Scientists have discovered a new and much simpler way to produce a rare form of silicon that could improve batteries and electronic devices while...
Why airplanes still limit carry-on batteries to 100 Wh
Many travelers carry smartphones, laptops, tablets, power banks, and other electronic devices when flying.
While these devices are convenient, the lithium-ion batteries inside them can...
Why the Same Blood Pressure Can Lead to Different Diseases, According to AI
Millions of people live with high blood pressure. Many do not even know they have it because it often causes no symptoms in its...
New water-powered battery could power wearables—and even destroy sensitive devices
Scientists have developed a new type of battery that runs using moisture from the air instead of the liquid chemicals found in most batteries.
The...
New study reveals six clues that help identify AI-generated faces
Artificial intelligence can now create fake human faces that look almost identical to real people.
These realistic images, often called deepfakes, are becoming increasingly common...
Mars dust storms could create dangerous electric sparks, new study finds
Mars is famous for its huge dust storms, but scientists now believe these storms may do more than block sunlight and reduce visibility.
A new...
Scientists discover birds’ secret to smooth flight using a robotic replica
A robotic bird inspired by one of nature's most skilled fliers is helping scientists understand how birds stay stable in strong winds.
The research could...
New low-power antenna could protect satellites from signal jamming
Keeping satellite communications secure is becoming more important as space becomes increasingly crowded.
Military and government satellites must continue sending and receiving information even when...
New shape-shifting surface can feel, move, and respond to human touch
Imagine a screen that doesn't just show images but also changes its shape when you touch it.
Engineers at Rice University and Kyung Hee University...
Your Eyes Could Reveal Six Major Diseases in Seconds with New AI Tool
Artificial intelligence is changing many areas of medicine, and a new study suggests that a simple eye scan may soon help doctors detect several...
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Researchers grow mushroom chips that can think and remember
Mushrooms might soon do more than top your pizza—they could help power the computers of the future.
A new study suggests that common fungi, like...
Why the universe loves a double helix, from the Sun to the stars
The Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the solar corona, is a strange and violent place.
It is a million times hotter than the Sun’s surface...
Could life exist in molecular clouds?
Our search for life beyond Earth is still in its infancy.
We’re focused on Mars and, to a lesser extent, ocean moons like Jupiter’s Europa...
Scientists turn sunlight and seawater into green hydrogen and clean water
A team led by Cornell University has created a new technology that could help solve two major global problems at the same time: clean...
Scientists create super sponge that turns air into clean water
Scientists from around the world have created a powerful new material that can pull clean drinking water directly from the air—and it’s so light,...