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...
AI Could Warn Doctors About Low Blood Sugar a Full Day in Advance
Many medical emergencies develop gradually, but doctors often cannot recognize them until symptoms appear. Researchers have now developed an AI system that could change...
Tiny lithium atom could power the next generation of optical technology
Scientists have discovered a simple way to greatly improve the performance of a tiny carbon-based molecule that could one day be used in faster...
Scientists turn plastic bottles into clean hydrogen using only sunlight
Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest environmental problems. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans every year,...
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Warp drives could generate gravitational waves
Will future humans use warp drives to explore the cosmos?
We’re in no position to eliminate the possibility. But if our distant descendants ever do,...
Darn you, R2! When can we blame robots?
A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that people are likely to blame robots for workplace accidents, but only if they believe...
What do a jellyfish, a cat, a snake, and an astronaut have in common?
Have you ever watched a snake slither or seen a cat twist in mid-air to land on its feet?
Both of these animals move without...
New AI skin patch could analyze your health directly on your body
Scientists at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a soft, stretchable computing patch that can run artificial intelligence directly...
New aluminum wiring could make electric cars lighter and drive farther
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common, especially in countries like Norway.
However, these cars contain a lot of heavy electrical wiring, which affects their...