Your tires may be broadcasting your movements without you knowing
A safety feature found in most modern cars could also be quietly exposing drivers to tracking, according to new research from the IMDEA Networks...
This robotic glove could reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30...
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic glove that may help people with hand swelling reduce fluid buildup safely at home.
The glove,...
Ordinary rice could power the next generation of soft robots
Rice is a staple food for billions of people, but scientists have now discovered it could also inspire a new generation of smart materials.
Researchers...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...
Scientists discover new silicon qubit that could transform quantum Internet
Quantum technology promises to revolutionize computing, communication, and sensing by using the strange behavior of particles at the atomic level.
But turning this promise into...
Hair-thin LEDs could one day replace lasers in data centers and displays
Tiny light sources no wider than a human hair may soon change how information is transmitted and how screens are built.
Researchers at the University...
New “never-wet” coating could repel even near-boiling liquids
Superhydrophobic materials—often called “never-wet” surfaces—are famous for making water bead up and roll away.
They are used in products ranging from self-cleaning fabrics to industrial...
New flexible plastic could conduct electricity like human tissue
Scientists have discovered a new way to make a soft, stretchy plastic that can carry electricity efficiently—an advance that could help improve devices implanted...
AI may spot schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental health conditions that often begin in late teenage years or early adulthood. These illnesses can deeply affect...
Why adding eyes makes robots seem more human
A new study suggests that something as simple as adding eyes to a humanoid robot can dramatically change how people perceive it.
Researchers from Tampere...
New diamond cooling technology cuts electronics heat by 23°c
Overheating is one of the biggest problems facing modern electronics, from smartphones to powerful data centers.
Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a new...
AI chatbots may worse mental diseases
A new study has raised concerns about how artificial intelligence chatbots may affect people living with mental illness.
Researchers looked at electronic health records from...
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New smart window material could block rays without blocking views
Scientists invented a ‘smart’ window material that controls heat transmission without blocking views, which could help cut the energy required to cool and heat...
Two-factor authentication just got easier—even for tiny smart devices
Two-factor authentication, the added layer of security that asks you for a temporary code when logging into an account, is about to become much...
Say goodbye to Wi-Fi? Light-based internet just got a major upgrade
Imagine downloading movies or sending files not through traditional Wi-Fi, but through light—faster, more secure, and without interference.
This is the promise of Li-Fi, or...
How secure is your Wi-Fi network?
We often take for granted just how ubiquitous Wi-Fi has become over the past two decades, explains Northeastern University electrical and computer engineering professor...
AI can help find best drugs for high blood pressure treatment
A new artificial intelligence (AI) program has been developed to assist healthcare professionals in selecting the most appropriate drug for people with high blood...