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 develop new technique to analyze hydrogen fuel cell stability
Scientists at the University of New South Wales Sydney are making strides to address the hurdles hindering the widespread use of hydrogen fuel cells.
As...
This earphone could track facial expressions, even with a face mask
Scientists have invented an earphone that can continuously track full facial expressions by observing the contour of the cheeks - and can then translate...
Amazing tiny robots use paper-folding trick to glide through the air
Scientists at the University of Washington have made some cool mini robots that change shape while flying down from the sky.
Imagine a paper airplane...
Scientists 3D print electronics with plant-based plastic and pencil graphite
As electronics become smaller, lighter, and more flexible—think smartphones, fitness trackers, and wireless earbuds—researchers are also looking for ways to make these devices more...
Scientists bring fresh perspectives to next-generation nuclear reactors
To combat climate change, the U.S. energy sector needs a major overhaul, and nuclear energy could play a crucial role in this transformation.
Nuclear energy...