This smart wearable patch vibrates to warn you of dangerous gases and toxic water
Imagine wearing a small patch that can instantly warn you if you are exposed to dangerous gases or contaminated water.
Instead of sending an alert...
Simple plastic additive boosts OLED brightness by up to 35% while improving flexibility
A plastic-softening chemical that has been used for decades in everyday products such as vinyl flooring and plastic wrap could help create a new...
Smart surfaces could make future 6G networks faster, safer and more reliable
A team of engineers has developed a new way to help future 6G wireless networks overcome one of their biggest challenges: the growing amount...
Deep-Sea Sponge Inspires Stronger, Lighter Materials That Resist Damaging Vibrations
A remarkable deep-sea sponge has inspired researchers to develop a new generation of lightweight materials that are both stronger and better at handling flowing...
New Robotic System Could Improve Stroke Walking Rehabilitation
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people survive a stroke, but recovery is often a long and difficult process. One of the biggest challenges...
Scientists create tiny chip that could model the brain in under 10 milliseconds
Researchers have developed a tiny computer chip that can model brain activity at speeds close to those of the human brain itself.
The breakthrough could...
Scientists create tiny water-powered motor that spins without electricity or magnets
Scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to make tiny objects spin without using electricity, magnets, chemicals or even direct contact.
Instead, the new technique...
AI Tool Could Save Stroke Patients from Deadly Brain Swelling
Doctors may soon have a powerful new tool to identify stroke patients who are at high risk of developing deadly brain swelling before obvious...
New Graphics Techniques Could Make Video Games More Realistic While Cutting Computing Costs 10-Fold
Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have developed two new computer graphics techniques that could make video games, animated films...
New acoustic chip could supercharge 6G, satellite phones and quantum technologies
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new type of acoustic chip that can handle more than...
Elephant-inspired cement tiles could keep buildings cooler without using electricity
Researchers have created a new type of cement tile inspired by elephant skin that could help buildings stay cooler without relying on air conditioning.
The...
Scientists create metal that forms pop-up buttons using only light
Imagine touching a flat metal surface and watching a button suddenly rise when a beam of light shines on it.
Researchers at the Korea Advanced...
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New app turns your smartphone into a real-time motion capture device
Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a revolutionary new system that allows anyone to capture full-body motion without needing expensive equipment or special cameras.
Called...
Quantum computer chips pass key manufacturing test
Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful supercomputers, but making them practical has been a challenge.
Now, a...
Bendable concrete: A 3D printing breakthrough for stronger, safer buildings
A team of engineers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) has developed a revolutionary material that could transform the construction industry.
By using 3D...
New diamond-based transistor could power the future of electronics
Scientists from the University of Glasgow have made a major breakthrough that could lead to a new generation of powerful and efficient electronic devices.
Their...
New discovery: Light can cause water to evaporate without heat
Researchers at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery that light alone can cause water to evaporate, challenging the long-held belief that heat is necessary...