Scientists create 3D-printable material that behaves like human tissue
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a remarkable new 3D-printable material that behaves much like human tissue.
The material can sort...
Scientists develop tiny device that controls light without moving parts
As the world's demand for faster internet and more powerful computing continues to grow, scientists are looking for new ways to send larger amounts...
Computer-designed photonic chips shrink key components by 500 times
A team of scientists has developed a new way to design photonic microchips that could make future computers, artificial intelligence systems, and communication networks...
Your Morning Coffee Waste Could Become Clean Fuel
Every day, millions of people throw away used coffee grounds without giving them a second thought.
But new research suggests this common kitchen waste could...
New tiny memory switches could transform 5G, 6G and self-driving cars
As mobile technology continues to evolve, smartphones, wireless networks and connected devices are handling more signals than ever before.
Future 6G networks are expected to...
Why lithium ions suddenly move 10,000 times faster in next-generation battery materials
Scientists have uncovered an important secret about how lithium ions travel through a promising new type of battery material, a discovery that could help...
New AI Warns Doctors of Fatal Stroke Complication Before Symptoms
A new artificial intelligence system could give doctors an early warning when stroke patients are about to develop one of the deadliest complications of...
This clever parakeet helped design its own perch
Most products made for pets are designed entirely by humans. But what if animals could help design the things they use?
A new project suggests...
Scientists create a liquid computer that uses tiny moving particles instead of chips
What if a computer did not rely on electronic chips or tiny transistors, but instead used hundreds of microscopic particles moving through a liquid?
That...
Scientists find way to produce hydrogen peroxide without electricity
Hydrogen peroxide is a common chemical found in hospitals, factories and laboratories around the world.
It is used to disinfect medical equipment, make paper, clean...
This smart wearable patch vibrates to warn you of dangerous gases and toxic water
Imagine wearing a small patch that can instantly warn you if you are exposed to dangerous gases or contaminated water.
Instead of sending an alert...
Simple plastic additive boosts OLED brightness by up to 35% while improving flexibility
A plastic-softening chemical that has been used for decades in everyday products such as vinyl flooring and plastic wrap could help create a new...
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Turning water into electricity: the power of evaporation
Most of us don't think twice about the process of evaporation, yet it plays a pivotal role in our planet's ecosystem and is responsible...
Scientists unveil “thermal dome” that can hide objects from heat detection
Scientists in China have introduced a groundbreaking idea called the "thermal dome," which could revolutionize thermal invisibility technology.
This new concept, detailed in the journal...
How smart glasses affect both wearers and non-wearers
Do you remember when people started wearing smartwatches and it was all new and exciting? Well, imagine someone wearing glasses that can do even...
Awesome wooden robot hands could change the future
Scientists have just developed one that could change the future of robotics. It's not just any robot, but a wooden robotic gripper.
We are one step closer to shape-shifting robots
Physicists have discovered a new way to coat soft robots in materials that allow them to move and function in a more purposeful way.
Researchers...