Scientists discover tiny devices can lose energy without ever touching anything
Scientists have discovered that tiny vibrating devices called nanomechanical resonators can lose energy even when they never touch another object.
The surprising finding could help...
Scientists unlock hidden energy source to push organic solar cells above 20% efficiency
Scientists have found a new way to make organic solar cells much more efficient by turning what was once considered wasted energy into useful...
Scientists build low-power AI chip that combines computing and memory
Scientists have developed a new electronic chip component that works more like the human brain than today's computers.
The new device can both process information...
This VR headset knows how you feel—and uses it to tell a powerful story
Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...
Why Some People Can’t Get Their Blood Pressure Under Control—And How AI Could Help
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with it...
DNA Test Could Predict Glaucoma Long Before Vision Loss
Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of permanent blindness.
It slowly damages the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to...
Scientists turn horror movie soundtracks into a new safety tool for humans
What if music could warn you about danger before you even saw it?
Inspired by the suspenseful soundtracks used in horror movies, researchers at the...
Scientists create smart battery material that stops energy loss
Lithium-sulfur batteries have long been seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of energy storage.
They could store much more energy...
Scientists create color-changing robot skin that can see and feel touch
Imagine a robot that can not only see the world but also "see" the feeling of touch.
Scientists have now developed a new material that...
AI Eye Scan Can Detect Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Thyroid Disease in Seconds
A routine eye photograph could soon become one of the fastest ways to check your overall health.
Scientists have created an artificial intelligence program that...
New 4D printing method creates wind turbine blades that are 80% lighter
Researchers at Concordia University have developed a new manufacturing method that could make small wind turbines lighter, cheaper, and more efficient.
Their new approach uses...
AI browsers can book your holiday—but they may also put your personal data at...
Artificial intelligence is changing the way people browse the internet.
New AI-powered web browsers can do much more than search for information.
They can plan holidays,...
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What is a toroidal propeller and could it change the future of drones?
The basic configuration of traditional propellers has not fundamentally changed since the first powered flight by the Wright brothers in 1903.
However, as engineers learn...
These animal-inspired robots could learn to walk on any terrain
In a breakthrough that brings us closer to robots that move like real animals, scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that lets...
Electronic air cleaners could generate unintended pollutants, shows study
As the Covid-19 pandemic raged, news reports show that sales of electronic air cleaners have surged due to concerns about airborne disease transmission.
But a...
This RoboCup could make drinking easy for wheelchair users
Imagine not being able to take a sip of water whenever you're thirsty without depending on someone else.
It's something most of us do without...
From phone video to virtual reality: AI turns real rooms into interactive 3D spaces
Imagine taking a short video of your kitchen with your phone, and then being able to walk through a detailed 3D version of it—opening...