Scientists build stealth ships that slice through waves like butter
In a unique twist of inspiration, engineers at the University of Michigan are helping the U.S. Navy design futuristic ships that can skim quietly...
Scientists unlock new way to power drones and sensors with light
A new breakthrough from researchers at the University of Ottawa could transform the way we power and connect devices in remote and hazardous locations.
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Scientists find a way to boost battery life without rare materials
Batteries power many things in our daily lives—from smartphones to electric vehicles—but the material used inside them is far from perfect.
Right now, most metal-ion...
Scientists create powerful three-layered material to boost hydrogen production
Researchers in Sweden have taken a major step forward in the search for clean energy by developing a new material that could make producing...
Scientists build eco-friendly robots out of rice paper—and they disappear in just 32 days
Scientists from the University of Bristol have found an exciting new use for a surprising material: rice paper.
Yes, the same kind used to wrap...
Diamonds light the way for the future of quantum technology
Scientists in the UK have made a major breakthrough that could help unlock the full potential of quantum technologies.
Researchers from the Universities of Oxford,...
Scientists find way to turn urine into bone-building material
What if human urine could be turned into something incredibly useful—like a material for dental or bone implants?
A team of researchers has done exactly...
Honda – yes, Honda – Tests a reusable rocket
In what seemed to be a development that came from nowhere, there’s a new entrant into the reusable launch systems competition - Honda.
The giant...
Tiny gallium nitride chips could supercharge your smartphone and save energy
MIT researchers have developed a clever new way to make computer chips faster, more energy-efficient, and cheaper—by using just a tiny amount of a...
Wheat straw walls? Farm waste could soon insulate your home
A team of engineers at the University at Buffalo is turning an everyday farming byproduct—wheat straw—into a powerful, eco-friendly material to insulate buildings.
Instead of...
This shape-shifting robot glove lets you feel virtual objects
Scientists at EPFL in Switzerland have developed a new soft robotic system that could change how we feel and interact with digital environments.
This system,...
This tiny Pipebot could fix leaky water pipes without digging up roads
A team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield has developed tiny robots that could help stop water leaks in old underground pipes—without...
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AI-powered skin cancer detection offers hope for early intervention
Skin cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent, making early detection crucial for effective treatment.
Researchers in India have explored the potential of machine learning, commonly known...
A cleaner, cheaper way to make the batteries of tomorrow
As the world shifts toward electric vehicles and renewable energy, making battery production more sustainable is a top priority.
A team of researchers in Germany...
Scientists create new solid-state ionic thermoelectric generators for room temperature
Researchers have developed an innovative energy device that can transform heat directly into electricity using a process that involves special materials reacting at the...
High-energy laser weapons: How they work and what they are used for
Nations around the world are rapidly developing high-energy laser weapons for military missions on land and sea, and in the air and space.
Visions of...
AI may help detect schizophrenia and bipolar disorder earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental illnesses that often appear in early adulthood. While effective treatments exist, getting the right diagnosis can take...