This new material could make LEDs cheaper, greener, and more efficient
Scientists in Austria and Germany have developed a new type of material that could replace the green component used in most modern LED lights,...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in next-generation perovskite solar cells
Solar energy technology has taken another major step forward as researchers develop a new way to make perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable.
A...
Smart mouth patch could detect gum disease before you feel symptoms
A small patch that sticks inside the mouth may soon help detect gum disease and other oral inflammation long before symptoms appear.
Researchers at Texas...
Scientists 3D print one of the world’s hardest industrial materials
A team of researchers has found a new way to manufacture one of the toughest materials used in industry, opening the door to cheaper,...
Robot swarms could turn music into stunning light paintings in real time
Imagine listening to your favorite song and watching it transform into a glowing painting created by moving robots.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have...
How a rare element could fuel the next generation of space missions
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a fresh look at neptunium, a rare radioactive metal that...
Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather
Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices.
When...
New 3D concrete technology could transform how buildings are made
As cities become more crowded and construction companies struggle to find enough workers, the building industry is searching for faster and more efficient ways...
How hidden flaws caused light pole disasters in hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian swept across Florida in 2022, several aluminum light poles on a bridge in Central Florida suddenly cracked or collapsed.
What puzzled engineers...
New calcium battery lasts 1,000 cycles, offering lithium alternative
As the world moves toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the need for better batteries is becoming more urgent. Today, most devices — from...
Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return
A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...
Think before you type: Study warns AI chats may expose your private life
As artificial intelligence chat tools become part of daily life at work, school, and home, many people may be sharing more personal information than...
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How AI is changing the way we use energy at home
The way we use energy at home is getting smarter, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI).
With rising energy costs and growing concerns about climate change,...
Green electronics: Starch-based films offer sustainable future for devices
In an exciting step toward greener technology, researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new type of biodegradable film for electronics...
A year after the fatal submersible implosion, just how safe are today’s vessels
Nearly a year after a submersible carrying five passengers imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic, another manned deep dive in the...
Scientists crack the code for more efficient, safer batteries
Imagine if your phone battery could last days, not hours, or your electric car could travel further without needing a recharge.
This dream might soon...
New solar cell breaks records for efficiency and voltage
Scientists are introducing a new type of solar cell produced without silicon.