AC power revolutionizes tiny LEDs for next-generation VR and AR displays
A team of scientists in China has discovered a new way to power nano-sized LEDs, paving the path for more compact, energy-efficient, and high-resolution...
This knitting machine works like a 3D printer to create solid objects
Knitting may seem like an ancient craft, but researchers at Cornell University and Carnegie Mellon University have reimagined it for the future—by turning it...
Scientists achieve record 31% efficiency in red quantum LEDs for next-gen screens
A team of engineers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a major breakthrough in display technology by developing...
Scientists create human-like robots that learn, heal, and move naturally
Forget the cold, metal robots of science fiction. At Georgia Tech, scientists are building something very different—machines that move, feel, and even learn like...
Scientists create self-healing, flexible polymer for next-generation wearable electronics
Imagine a flexible electronic device that can bend, stretch, and even repair itself when damaged. Scientists in Japan have now made a major step...
Scientists reveal superconducting germanium that could revolutionize computing
Scientists have created a new form of germanium—a material already central to computer chips and fiber optics—that can conduct electricity with zero resistance.
The discovery...
Is your 8K tv a waste of money? Scientists find the true resolution limit...
If you’ve ever wondered whether buying that ultra-expensive 8K television is worth it, scientists now have an answer: probably not.
A new study by researchers...
Splitting sunlight in two: New solar technology could double energy output
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have found a way to make solar panels far more efficient by teaching sunlight to “do twice the work.”
In a...
Smarter AI can detect skin cancer much better
A team of researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University has developed a new way to improve how artificial intelligence (AI) detects...
Scientists 3D-print muscle tissue in zero gravity
Human health remains one of the greatest challenges in space exploration.
When astronauts spend long periods in space, their bodies weaken dramatically—especially their muscles and...
Liquid metal could create super-stretchy, high-performance electronic fiber
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed an extraordinary new electronic fiber that can stretch to more than ten...
The smarter AI gets, the more selfish it becomes, study warns
Artificial intelligence is getting smarter — but that might not be entirely good news.
New research from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that as AI systems...
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Scientists overcome critical hurdle for next-generation battery
Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory say they have solved the mystery for next-generation battery.
Scientists develop robotic palm with human-like touch
Imagine a robot saying, "I'll have you eating out of the palm of my hand."
It seems unlikely because most robots don’t even have palms....
Giant clams may hold the answers to making solar energy more efficient
Solar panel and biorefinery designers could learn a thing or two from iridescent giant clams living near tropical coral reefs, according to a new...
Move over, agony aunt: study finds ChatGPT gives better advice than professional columnists
There’s no doubt ChatGPT has proven to be valuable as a source of quality technical information. But can it also provide social advice?
We explored...
New cooling technology could cut data center energy use by 60%
A new type of energy-efficient cooling technology could revolutionize data centers and other industries by significantly reducing electricity consumption.
Developed by Ionic Wind Technologies, a...