Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...

Scientists at Stanford University have discovered a new way to use some of the oldest known semiconductor materials to improve infrared technology. Their work could...

Scientists in Australia have developed a tiny artificial intelligence chip that performs calculations using light instead of electricity. The experimental device, created by researchers at...

For many commuters, stepping into a subway station means stepping into a wave of heat. A new study suggests that this uncomfortable experience is not...

A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...

Researchers in Australia have developed a new way to send digital information that is almost impossible to detect. The technique uses a phenomenon called “negative...

Breast cancer screening is one of the most important tools doctors have for finding cancer early, when treatment is more likely to succeed. In the...

Engineers at the University of Oxford have developed a remarkably simple and inexpensive way to build soft robots. Using common laboratory tools and low-cost materials,...

Wearable technology has already become part of everyday life. Many people now use smartwatches to track their heart rate, steps, and sleep. But scientists believe...

What makes a song become a hit today? While listeners certainly play a role, new research suggests that streaming platforms and their algorithms also have...

Engineers at Northwestern University have created a new kind of robot that can adapt, recover from damage, and keep moving even after being broken...

Many electric vehicle (EV) owners notice the same frustrating problem during winter: their car’s battery seems to drain faster, and charging takes longer than...

Quantum-dot light-emitting diodes, better known as QLEDs, have been hailed as one of the most promising technologies for the next generation of displays. With their...

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic glove that may help people with hand swelling reduce fluid buildup safely at home. The glove,...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a new use for rice hulls, the tough outer shells of rice grains. When burned, rice hulls...

Imagine going for a hike through a dense forest. You feel the crunch of leaves under your feet, hear the snap of branches, and...

Imagine if we could use naturally-grown products, like plants and fruit, to store electricity that charges commonly used electronics like smartphones, tablets, laptops or...