Butterfly-inspired robot wings move without batteries or electronics
Researchers have developed robotic wings that mimic the movement of butterfly wings using only magnetic fields, with no need for batteries or electronics.
Inspired by...
Tiny “swirling islands” on silicon open doors to next-gen electronics
A new discovery in the world of tiny materials could lead to exciting advancements in electronics, such as super-efficient transistors or ultra-dense data storage.
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Scientists develop new materials for better, cheaper OLED Displays
A team of international researchers has created innovative materials that could make electronic displays like those in smartphones, tablets, and TVs more efficient and...
Scientists create eco-friendly artificial muscles that store and generate energy
A team of researchers has developed innovative artificial muscle fibers that can produce and store energy.
These fibers mimic real muscles and could transform industries...
Scientists develop new method for ultrahigh-resolution micro-LED displays
Micro light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) are the future of display technology, promising bright, energy-efficient screens for optical communication, augmented and virtual reality, and wearable devices.
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Scientists develop hydrogen-powered ships with ammonia fuel for a greener future
A team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and University College London has developed a groundbreaking energy system that could transform the future...
Can robots care for you like family?
Robots are no longer just part of science fiction; they are becoming a helpful part of daily life, especially when it comes to personalized...
Nanotechnology in medicine: Treatments tailored just for you
Medicine is becoming more precise and personal, and nanotechnology is playing a big role in this transformation. By working with materials at the tiniest...
Scientists build 3D-printed microscope for under £50 in just 3 hours
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have created the world’s first fully 3D-printed microscope in under three hours at a cost of less than...
Scientists develop smarter delta robots for faster, precise factory tasks
Researchers have developed a new system that makes delta robots faster and more precise, paving the way for better performance in industries like food...
Power from the sea: New yarn battery lights up in saltwater
Scientists have created an exciting new battery that works in seawater and could power devices used in the ocean.
Most batteries are hard and can’t...
Nanotechnology plays a big role in military defense
Nanotechnology, the science of working with materials at the scale of atoms and molecules, is transforming many areas of life, and military defense is...
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Robots in the wild: how field tests are revolutionizing robotic design
In November 2015, a team of engineers from the BioRobotics Lab (BioRob) at EPFL's School of Engineering faced a unique challenge.
They were asked by...
New nanoscale method boosts future memory storage and computing technologies
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative technique that could lead to major advances in memory storage...
Smart vest transforms fish into underwater spies, offering new insights into marine life
This innovative development in aquatic research introduces a wearable electronic device, or "smart vest," for fish that promises to revolutionize how we study and...
This new skin-like sensor could fit almost everywhere
Imagine robots that can feel the world around them like we do, or prosthetic limbs that can sense touch and shape just like our...
Scientists create a rubber block that can count
Physicists Martin van Hecke and Lennard Kwakernaak from Leiden University and AMOLF Amsterdam have come up with a rubber block that can count and...