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...
Forget smart glasses—These tiny earbuds can see and answer your questions
Imagine wearing a pair of ordinary wireless earbuds that can quietly “see” what you see and answer your questions about it.
Researchers at the University...
Tiny gold particles could make zinc batteries last much longer
As the world moves toward renewable energy like solar and wind, the need for better and more reliable batteries is growing quickly.
These energy sources...
This robotic guide dog could talk and lead safely
Guide dogs have long helped people with vision loss move safely through the world. They can avoid obstacles, follow routes, and respond to commands.
But...
Silent artificial muscles could transform robots and wearable devices
Engineers have long tried to build artificial muscles that work like the ones in the human body—strong, flexible, fast, and easy to control.
Now, a...
Scientists solve key problem holding back hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cells have long been seen as a promising clean energy solution. They can produce electricity using hydrogen as fuel, with water as...
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Breakthroughs in vaccines for common infections
As we age, our immune systems naturally weaken, making seniors more vulnerable to certain infections.
Pneumonia, shingles, and the flu are just a few examples...
Scientists discover distinct daily cycles in our thinking patterns from 800 million tweets
Our mode of thinking changes at different times of the day and follows a 24-hour pattern, according to new findings published in PLOS ONE.
University of...
Nature’s secret weapon: How a tuna tail could transform ocean drones
Cecilia Huertas Cerdeira has always been fascinated by the ocean. Growing up in Spain, she loved watching fish swim during family vacations on the...
You could power your devices by walking in the future
Imagine powering your devices by walking.
With technology recently developed by a group of researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, that possibility might...
UCSF scientists find how to detect diabetes with smartphones
In a new study, researchers have developed a 'digital biomarker' that would use a smartphone's built-in camera to detect Type 2 diabetes.
It potentially provides...