One device, two jobs: A solar cell that also shines like an LED

Imagine a screen that can power itself when you are not using it. Instead of just sitting idle, it could collect light from its surroundings...

Strange new shape boosts energy conversion by over 8 times

Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...

Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...

A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...

Scientists turn electricity into sound in breakthrough quantum device

Scientists have created a new kind of quantum device that can turn electricity into something unusual: tiny packets of sound known as phonons. This breakthrough...

Can AI really measure beauty?

Can a computer really decide what is beautiful? A new study suggests the answer is not as simple as many people think. Researchers from the...

This new method could make jet engine parts more durable than ever

Parts used in aircraft engines, power plants, and other high-temperature machines must survive extreme stress for long periods of time. Many of these parts are...

Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat

Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...

A simple shake could change the future of graphene production

Scientists have developed a new way to make ultra-thin materials like graphene using simple vibrations at room temperature. This method could make production much faster,...

Tiny water drops could revolutionize solar panel cleaning

Solar energy is growing quickly around the world, with more and more panels being installed every year. But there is a simple problem: dust and...

No batteries, no noise: Tiny tags turn everyday objects into smart trackers

Imagine turning your home into a smart system without charging devices or replacing batteries. Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a clever new...

Why a slower AI might feel smarter

In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, speed is often seen as a clear advantage. Companies compete to make AI systems respond faster and faster,...

Why “soft” lithium can break batteries

Solid-state batteries are often described as the future of energy storage. They could allow phones to run for days without charging and give electric cars...

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Scientists create first 2D half metal for future devices

Scientists in Germany have made a major breakthrough that could change the future of electronics. A research team at Forschungszentrum Jülich has successfully created the...

How organic additives boot zinc-ion batteries performance

Scientists have discovered a new way to improve zinc-ion batteries using special organic additives. These additives, which have high dipole moments, help make the batteries...

How new battery research could change our gadgets

Imagine a world where your phone, laptop, or even electric car doesn't just suddenly die on you. Where waiting forever for your devices to...

New catalyst makes styrene manufacturing cheaper, greener

Chemical engineering researchers have developed a new catalyst that significantly increases yield in styrene manufacturing, while simultaneously reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. "Styrene...

Ray Dalio: How to use algorithms to make best financial decisions

More and more financial companies use algorithms in areas such as loan pricing, stock trading, asset-liability management, and many automated functions. For example, algorithmic trading, known...