Drones Can Now Detect Corrosion Beneath Paint Without Heating Metal
Researchers have developed a new drone-compatible method that can detect corrosion hiding beneath painted metal surfaces without needing to heat the material.
The technology could...
Tiny Vibrations Inside Airplane Wings Could Help Passenger Jets Save Fuel
Future passenger jets could use microscopic vibrations hidden beneath their surfaces to reduce air resistance and burn less fuel, according to new research that...
Scientists Find a Simple Way to Make GaN Chips More Efficient
Scientists have developed a simple way to reduce electrical resistance in gallium nitride semiconductors, potentially paving the way for more efficient LEDs, electric vehicles,...
Scientists Send Quantum Information 13 Miles Through Open Air
Scientists in the United States have taken an important step toward a future "quantum internet" by sending quantum information through 13 miles of open...
Molecular Trick Could Open the Door to a New Generation of Smart Glass
Scientists have developed a new way to change the internal structure of glass while it is being made, potentially paving the way for advanced...
Billions of Tiny Holes Could Unlock the Secret to Stronger Metals
A tiny square mold filled with billions of microscopic holes could give scientists a powerful new way to understand metals—and potentially help engineers develop...
See-Through Solar Panels Could Turn Windows into Power Generators
Windows and glass building facades could one day generate electricity while still allowing people to see through them.
Researchers in Germany have developed larger semitransparent...
Scientists Create Purple Fabric That Stays 6.2°C Cooler in the Sun
When the weather gets extremely hot, wearing white or light-colored clothing is often recommended because these colors reflect more sunlight.
Darker and brighter colors usually...
Hidden Spy-Device Detectors Miss Nearly 60% of Surveillance Gadgets, Study Finds
Consumer devices designed to find hidden cameras, microphones and other surveillance equipment may not provide the protection people expect.
A new study found that ordinary...
Digital twin could help EV batteries charge faster and last longer
Electric vehicle batteries could one day charge faster without wearing out as quickly, thanks to a new approach that uses a detailed virtual copy...
Tiny Fruit Fly Brain Inspires a Smarter, More Efficient AI Algorithm
A tiny fruit fly may seem like an unlikely teacher for artificial intelligence.
But scientists have borrowed ideas from its remarkably efficient brain to create...
Screen Time May Boost Cognitive Function
Screens are often blamed for many problems in childhood, from poor sleep to less exercise. But new research from Finland suggests the picture may...
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Scientists find way to harvest water from air with solar energy
In a world where over 2 billion people are struggling with water scarcity, scientists have come up with a ray of hope, literally using...
This wearable device could hide its wearer no matter the weather
Researchers at the University of California San Diego developed a wearable technology that can hide its wearer from heat-detecting sensors such as night vision...
There’s a better way to cool data centers that cuts their huge thirst for...
Water is an amazing substance.
The human body is made up of more than 50% water. Approximately 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by...
Charging cars at home in daytime is a better way, shows Stanford study
Many electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. But there is a better way.
New electrode design could make hydrogen energy systems far more powerful
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of air electrode that could dramatically improve the performance and durability of reversible solid oxide...