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...
Simple underwater cones could make wave energy much more efficient
Ocean waves carry enormous amounts of clean, renewable energy. Unlike sunlight and wind, the sea is almost always moving, making wave power an attractive...
New solar hydrogen system converts over 31% of sunlight into clean fuel
Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the future of clean energy because it can store renewable electricity and produce no carbon...
New VR Therapy Gives Fresh Hope for Better Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke is often a long journey.
Even after leaving hospital, many people continue to struggle with weak hands, poor arm control, numbness,...
Scientists create 3D-printed zinc battery that stores seven times more energy
As more countries use solar panels and wind turbines to generate electricity, finding better ways to store that energy has become increasingly important.
Researchers at...
Scientists turn plastic bottles into high-quality battery material
A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...
New framework could help build better, cheaper, and greener EV batteries
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular around the world, but building the perfect battery is not easy.
Battery makers must balance cost, driving range,...
Scientists find a way to make super-strong concrete much cheaper
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. It is strong when supporting heavy weight, but it can crack when it...
New AI tool lets you control video motion with simple mouse movements
Creating realistic AI-generated videos could soon become much easier thanks to a new technology that allows people to control movement using nothing more than...
Scientists achieve the ‘impossible’ material that could boost future wireless technology
A team of scientists has achieved something that many experts once believed was impossible.
After nearly 20 years of research, they have created a new...
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AI can detect Alzheimer’s years earlier by reading tiny brain changes
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence. As the disease progresses,...
Rust could generate electricity from flowing saltwater
Rust is a common problem on infrastructure, but new research shows that when it's combined with saltwater, it can also be a source of...
Pokémon GO has become a new distraction for drivers and pedestrians, says study
Pokémon GO is a free-to-play, location-based augmented reality game developed by Niantic. People can play the game on iOS, Android, and Apple watch devices.
In...
Scientists build smart sensor system to quietly monitor ships underwater
In a breakthrough for naval technology, researchers in South Korea have created the country’s first real-time system that can predict how much noise a...
New catalyst could help generate clean energy from waste water
"We have developed a new kind of catalyst that more efficiently generates clean energy from waste water that contains urea," said the University of...