How AI could cut breast cancer screening cost by 30%
A new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) could make breast cancer screenings much cheaper and more efficient—but not by replacing human radiologists.
Instead, the...
Origami inspires new materials that can twist and breathe on demand
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, is inspiring scientists to create new kinds of materials that can twist, bend, and even "breathe"...
How math is unlocking the secrets of artificial intelligence
Mathematics has always been known for its precision and logic. Now, researchers are using its power to unlock the secrets of artificial intelligence (AI).
At...
Researchers discover a way to turn urine into high-strength concrete
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative way to produce sustainable building material from human urine.
This breakthrough, known as "bio-concrete," is...
Scientists find way to turn corn waste into low-cost biofuel sugar
Scientists at Washington State University have discovered a new way to turn leftover corn stalks and other agricultural waste into low-cost sugar.
This breakthrough, published...
New wearable fabric could grow living plants on your body
Imagine wearing a wristband or headband made from living plants—this is now a reality thanks to researchers from Cornell University.
A team from the College...
Smart sensors and X-rays could help stop battery fires in recycling plants
Fires caused by hidden batteries are a growing problem in recycling centers.
In Germany alone, more than 10,000 fires break out each year at waste...
New algorithm shields videos from future quantum hacking
Researchers at Florida International University (FIU) have developed a powerful new encryption algorithm that protects videos from a future threat: quantum hacking.
While quantum computers...
What is a ‘smart city’ and why should we care?
More than half of the world's population currently lives in cities and this share is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
It's no...
Study finds AI chatbots often harass users and ignore boundaries
A new study has found that some AI chatbots, which are designed to act like friends, therapists, or even romantic partners, are crossing the...
Scientists discover faster way to fix key fusion energy problem after 70 years
A team of scientists has made a major breakthrough in the quest to create clean, limitless fusion energy.
Researchers from the University of Texas at...
Scientists create eco-friendly 3D printing resin from plants
Researchers in Spain have made an exciting breakthrough in sustainable 3D printing.
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) and the Institute of...
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AI lends an ear to help understand schizophrenia
A team from the UCL Institute for Neurology has crafted a novel approach using artificial intelligence (AI) to delve deeper into the study of...
Scientists develop faster and cheaper method for solid-state battery production
A research team led by Dr. Ha Yoon-Cheol at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has made an exciting breakthrough in battery technology.
They have...
Scientists create solar-powered device that turns sunlight into jet fuel
Scientists at Caltech have developed a new solar-powered device that could one day help make jet fuel without adding extra carbon to the atmosphere.
As...
Scientists develop robo-dog to sniff out danger in hazardous environments
Imagine a robot dog that can sniff out dangerous gases in places too risky for humans.
Researchers have created just that—a four-legged, dog-like robot equipped...
Nanotechnology plays a key role in quantum computing
Quantum computing is one of the most exciting areas of modern technology. Unlike regular computers, which use bits to store information as 0s or...