Is your car following too close? Why cruise control may break Queensland safety rules
Many drivers in Queensland rely on adaptive cruise control (ACC) to make driving easier and more comfortable.
This technology automatically adjusts your car’s speed to...
Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells
Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing.
In...
Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices
When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally...
Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early
Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body.
For example, when doctors check how a...
How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most
When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point.
Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...
Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home
A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...
A simple mixing trick could unlock safer, longer-lasting “dream batteries”
Imagine a battery that holds more energy, lasts longer, and is safer to use.
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago say they...
How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?
If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones.
Some claim to produce negative ions in...
Scientists create materials that can walk, crawl, and move on their own
Most materials we use every day—like metal, glass, or rubber—are passive. They only move or change shape when we push or pull them.
But scientists...
Think your voice is private? AI can analyze and clone it
Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...
New transparent film keeps cars cooler by 6°c without using electricity
A new type of transparent film could help keep cars much cooler in hot weather—without using any electricity.
Researchers from Seoul National University, working with...
Nature’s super seed: How an Australian nut could make helmets safer
A small, hard seed from Australia may help scientists design stronger and safer protective gear.
Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have been studying...
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Five surprising facts about AI chatbots that can help you make better use of...
AI chatbots have already become embedded into some people's lives, but how many really know how they work?
Did you know, for example, ChatGPT needs...
Scientists develop a new catalyst to enhance Li-air battery function
Lithium-air battery, Li-air battery for short, is a renewable energy source. It is considered to play an important role in energy storage to meet...
New AI training method cuts energy use by 100 times
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key part of our daily lives, powering everything from chatbots to image recognition.
However, training AI models requires enormous...
Scientists develop high-speed optical memory to revolutionize computing
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking optical memory device called a programmable photonic latch, promising faster and more efficient data storage for optical systems.
This new...
New affordable sensor system could track indoor air quality in real time
Most of us spend the vast majority of our lives indoors—close to 80% of our time.
Yet monitoring the quality of the air we breathe...