New smart bicycle knows when you’re turning—and when you’re about to fall
Scientists in Japan have developed a smart bicycle that can tell the difference between a rider making a normal turn and a rider losing...
Natural aquifers could revolutionize cooling for AI data centers, study finds
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, so does the number of data centers needed to power it.
These facilities run around the clock and...
Scientists discover simpler way to make rare silicon that could boost future batteries
Scientists have discovered a new and much simpler way to produce a rare form of silicon that could improve batteries and electronic devices while...
Why airplanes still limit carry-on batteries to 100 Wh
Many travelers carry smartphones, laptops, tablets, power banks, and other electronic devices when flying.
While these devices are convenient, the lithium-ion batteries inside them can...
Why the Same Blood Pressure Can Lead to Different Diseases, According to AI
Millions of people live with high blood pressure. Many do not even know they have it because it often causes no symptoms in its...
New water-powered battery could power wearables—and even destroy sensitive devices
Scientists have developed a new type of battery that runs using moisture from the air instead of the liquid chemicals found in most batteries.
The...
New study reveals six clues that help identify AI-generated faces
Artificial intelligence can now create fake human faces that look almost identical to real people.
These realistic images, often called deepfakes, are becoming increasingly common...
Scientists discover birds’ secret to smooth flight using a robotic replica
A robotic bird inspired by one of nature's most skilled fliers is helping scientists understand how birds stay stable in strong winds.
The research could...
New low-power antenna could protect satellites from signal jamming
Keeping satellite communications secure is becoming more important as space becomes increasingly crowded.
Military and government satellites must continue sending and receiving information even when...
New shape-shifting surface can feel, move, and respond to human touch
Imagine a screen that doesn't just show images but also changes its shape when you touch it.
Engineers at Rice University and Kyung Hee University...
Your Eyes Could Reveal Six Major Diseases in Seconds with New AI Tool
Artificial intelligence is changing many areas of medicine, and a new study suggests that a simple eye scan may soon help doctors detect several...
New AI Could Help Find a Treatable Cause of High Blood Pressure
Many people take medicine for high blood pressure for years without knowing there may be an underlying cause that can be treated.
New research suggests...
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Scientists develop new carbon nanostructure stronger than diamonds
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and other institutions have architecturally designed plate-nanolattices - nanometer-sized carbon structures - that are stronger than diamonds...
Scientists design next-generation photodetector
The advanced photodetector could be used in night vision, optical communication, and thermal and medical imaging.
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new approach to...
Your smartphones could become lifesaving radiation detectors in emergencies
After a nuclear or radiological accident, knowing who has been exposed to radiation—and how much—can save lives.
But traditional ways of measuring radiation dose usually...
Smart intersections could cut autonomous car congestion
In the not-so-distant future, city streets could be flooded with autonomous vehicles.
Self-driving cars can move faster and travel closer together, allowing more of them...
3D printed objects can remember their shapes
People use 3D printing (or additive manufacturing) to make 3D solid objects from a digital file. In an additive process, an object is created...



















