Silent artificial muscles could transform robots and wearable devices
Engineers have long tried to build artificial muscles that work like the ones in the human body—strong, flexible, fast, and easy to control.
Now, a...
A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe
Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.
The simple act of your chest expanding and...
Scientists solve key problem holding back hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cells have long been seen as a promising clean energy solution. They can produce electricity using hydrogen as fuel, with water as...
It’s not supposed to be like this: A giant planet orbits a small star
The nebular hypothesis states that stars and the planets that orbit them form from the same reservoir of material, called a solar nebula.
It's the...
Your heartbeat could become your password, scientists say
Logging into digital systems may soon feel very different. Instead of typing passwords or using eye scans, a new technology could identify you based...
AI reveals hidden emotional risks behind type 2 diabetes
Loneliness, poor sleep, and mental stress may quietly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes much more than people realize.
A new study led...
New method can remove 98% of ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Pollution from PFAS chemicals has become a serious global issue. These chemicals are known for their ability to resist heat, water, and oil, which...
Hidden high blood pressure may soon be easier to detect with AI
High blood pressure is one of the most common and dangerous health problems in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...
900 cycles and no fire risk: A safer battery alternative emerges
As the world increasingly relies on batteries—from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems—scientists are searching for safer and more...
AI can predict breast cancer treatment benefits effectively
Choosing whether to use chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery is one of the hardest decisions patients and doctors face.
Chemotherapy can save lives, but it...
This new AI trick could turn your fingertips into a touch sensor
Imagine being able to type on your desk, wall, or even a table without needing a physical keyboard.
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a...
AI spots hidden blood pressure danger that doctors often miss
High blood pressure is a major health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. It is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
Many...
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Scientists create world’s thinnest magnet
A one-atom thin 2D magnet could advance new applications in computing and electronics.
The development of an ultrathin magnet that operates at room temperature could...
Cosmic clues suggest dark energy may be changing over time
More than two decades ago, astronomers made a discovery that changed our view of the universe: it’s not just expanding, it’s expanding faster and...
Scientists cut air cleaning costs in half with new tech that turns pollution into...
A team of scientists in South Korea has created a new technology that makes cleaning harmful air cheaper and more energy-efficient for small businesses—especially...
Scientists find way to charge wearable devices with common radio waves
Researchers have figured out how to harvest energy from radio waves to power wearable devices.
From microwave ovens to Wi-Fi connections, the radio waves in...
Scientists unlock a super tough material for next-generation electronics
Graphene, a super tough wonder material, hasn’t made it into electronics yet because it doesn’t conduct an electric current on its own.
Researchers used...