Biodegradable circuit boards could make electronics greener

Every electronic device, from laptops to toothbrushes, has one thing in common: a printed circuit board, or PCB. These flat boards, usually green in color,...

Scientists achieve record efficiency in inorganic perovskite solar cells

Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable technologies, but scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more efficient, affordable, and...

New hybrid film could boost energy harvesting from human motion by 450%

Imagine charging your devices simply by walking, bending your wrist, or tapping a surface. A new study shows this may soon be possible thanks to...

Solar energy becomes the world’s cheapest energy source, study finds

Solar energy has officially become the cheapest way to produce electricity, beating coal, gas, and even wind power, according to new research from the...

Solar sail probe could help detect space tornadoes before they hit Earth

Scientists are calling for a new generation of spacecraft to help spot dangerous space weather before it reaches Earth. According to a new study from...

AI and 3D metal printing could transform submarine and aircraft manufacturing

For decades, the U.S. Navy and aerospace industry have struggled with the slow, fragile supply chains that keep submarines and aircraft operational. A single replacement...

High THC levels found in drivers killed in crashes, raising public health concerns

More than 40% of drivers who died in motor vehicle crashes had high levels of active THC—the main compound in cannabis—in their systems, according...

Stretchable waveguides could turn clothes into smart health monitors

Imagine clothing that not only feels comfortable but can also track your health, help you communicate, and connect seamlessly with technology around you. Scientists are...

The lord of the ring mouse: A tiny wireless controller that lasts a month

For decades, the computer mouse has been our go-to tool for moving a cursor across a screen. Despite repeated attempts to replace it with new...

These 4 airplane failures are more common than you think—and not as scary as...

"It is the closest all of us passengers ever want to come to a plane crash," a Qantas flight QF1889's passenger said after the...

Study finds big cause of smartphone addiction in “night owls”

Many young adults who enjoy staying up late, often called "night owls," may be at greater risk of becoming addicted to their smartphones and...

Sodium could replace gold and silver in future light-based devices

From solar panels to advanced medical devices, many modern technologies depend on special materials that can control light with extreme precision. These “plasmonic materials” are...

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Scientists 3D print high-performance cooling materials

Researchers have found a way to 3D print powerful and sustainable thermoelectric materials, which could improve cooling technology in electronics, medicine, and energy harvesting. This...

Scientists develop robots powered by mushroom signals

Imagine a robot that can respond to its environment using the electrical impulses from mushrooms. It might sound like science fiction, but researchers at Cornell...

Tiny living robots made from human cells could one day deliver medicine

Imagine tiny, living robots swimming through your body to deliver medicine right where it’s needed. Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University are moving closer to making...

Scientists develop safer zinc batteries as alternative to lithium-ion batteries

Scientists are now developing an alternative type of battery called a zinc battery.

New shirt could protect wildland firefighters better

Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a new protective shirt designed to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters. This new garment, created...