New Electronic Skin Could Help Robots and Prosthetic Limbs Feel Touch Before Contact
Scientists have developed a new type of electronic skin that can detect touch, pressure and even nearby objects, while allowing its sensitivity to be...
New Catalyst Uses 75% Less Platinum and Could Make Hydrogen Fuel Cells Cheaper
Scientists have developed a new catalyst that uses 75% less platinum while delivering almost the same performance as pure platinum, potentially removing one of...
Why Batteries Age Even When You’re Not Using Them
We usually think batteries wear out because we repeatedly charge and use them.
But batteries spend most of their lives doing nothing, and new research...
New Computer Processor Attack Exploits a Tiny Window Lasting Just Nanoseconds
Computer chipmakers have spent years strengthening processors against attacks that exploit the way modern CPUs predict what they will need to do next.
But MIT...
Scientists Use Ordinary Sunlight to Create Quantum Entanglement
Scientists have shown that sunlight can be used to create quantum entanglement, a surprising advance that could eventually help make quantum technologies more energy...
New 3D Printing Technique Creates Materials That Stretch or Shrink When Heated
Scientists have developed a new 3D printing technique that can create soft materials programmed to either stretch or shrink when heated.
The advance could eventually...
Your SIM Card Could Become a Hidden Door into Your Phone, Car or EV...
SIM cards are normally trusted parts of our phones and other connected devices.
But new research shows that if a SIM card is malicious or...
Scientists Find a Simpler Way to Build High-Performance Organic Lasers
Scientists in Finland have demonstrated the first fully solution-processed solid-state polariton laser, potentially opening a simpler and cheaper path toward advanced laser and photonic...
Once-Niche Math Theory Is Finding New Uses in Robots, Aircraft and Nanotechnology
A little-known branch of engineering mathematics is moving beyond theory and finding potential uses in everything from robots and aircraft to extremely small nanotechnology...
A Tiny 50°C Change Could Transform the Future of Magnetic Data Storage
A temperature difference of just 50°C can determine whether an ultrathin magnetic film stays smooth or begins breaking apart, according to new research that...
New Skyscraper Design Could Cut Building Sway by Up to 71%
Engineers have developed a new way to protect tall buildings from strong winds and earthquakes by allowing some floors to move rather than trying...
New Paste-and-Laser Method Pushes Solar Cell Efficiency to 26.31%
Scientists have developed a new manufacturing technique that could help make high-efficiency solar panels more powerful without making them much harder or more expensive...
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Drones could deliver packages more efficiently by hopping on the bus
One-click purchases and instant delivery have helped fuel the growth of e-commerce, but this convenience has come at the cost of increased traffic congestion,...
New smart sensor could sniff out indoor pollution—and heals itself
Many everyday items in your home—from candles and cleaning sprays to furniture and cosmetics—can release formaldehyde, a colorless, odorless gas that may pose health...
New Skyscraper Design Could Cut Building Sway by Up to 71%
Engineers have developed a new way to protect tall buildings from strong winds and earthquakes by allowing some floors to move rather than trying...
AI has a hidden water cost—here’s how to calculate yours
Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as 500 milliliters of water—a single-serving water bottle—for each short conversation a user has with the...
Imagine a car that repairs itself—this material makes it possible
Imagine a car that fixes its dents after a crash or an airplane part that repairs itself mid-flight.
That’s the promise of a remarkable new...