This new method could turn nearly all waste into usable energy
Researchers have found a clearer path to turning everyday waste into clean, usable gas for homes and businesses.
A team led by Mohsen Talei at...
Scientists turn simple knots into jumping robots that can plant seeds
A simple idea has led to a surprising invention: tiny robots made from knotted fibers that can jump, spin, glide and even plant seeds.
Instead...
A simple touch that could make solar cells last much longer
A new study has revealed a surprisingly simple way to improve one of the biggest weaknesses of next-generation solar cells.
Researchers from Korea University and...
A living computer: Scientists build a 3D device powered by brain cells
Researchers at Princeton University have created a new kind of computing system that combines living brain cells with advanced electronics.
This unusual device works in...
Scientists turn depleted oil reservoirs into hydrogen storage
Hydrogen is often seen as a key fuel for a cleaner future because it burns without producing carbon dioxide.
However, storing and transporting hydrogen is...
Scientists create shape-shifting, super-strong materials
A simple bundle of office staples can teach us something surprising about the future of materials.
When tightly packed together, staples can lock into each...
Air-stable solid-state batteries could transform electric vehicles forever
Scientists have taken an important step toward building safer and faster batteries by solving a key problem that has slowed progress for years.
A research...
New wearable sensor could detect organ failure early
For many years, doctors have relied on blood tests to understand how the body is working.
These tests can show whether organs like the liver...
Scientists create “gas battery” that turns air pollution into electricity
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can turn harmful air pollution into electricity.
This invention, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator...
NASA shuts off instrument on Voyager 1 to keep spacecraft operating
On April 17, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument aboard Voyager 1 called...
Is your car following too close? Why cruise control may break Queensland safety rules
Many drivers in Queensland rely on adaptive cruise control (ACC) to make driving easier and more comfortable.
This technology automatically adjusts your car’s speed to...
Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells
Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing.
In...
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Scientists create a modular robot with liquid and solid properties
In the world of robotics, a groundbreaking invention is paving the way for future technologies that can interact with humans more safely and adapt...
Scientists create tiny yet mighty power converters harnessing vibrational energy
In a significant advancement, researchers from the University of California San Diego and CEA-Leti in France have created a tiny yet mighty power converter.
This...
How AI can offer personalized financial advice
Managing money can be complicated, and getting good financial advice often feels out of reach for many people.
However, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the...
New finding could change the way industry uses nickel
A surprising discovery has found that nickel not only corrodes, but does so in a way that scientists least expected.
Nickel is one of the...
Virtual time-freezing technology lets us see inside spinning machines
A groundbreaking new technology is allowing scientists to see inside spinning engines and tools with remarkable clarity, even while they are running at incredibly...