How screen time is hurting your head and neck
If you spend hours each day looking at a computer, tablet, or phone, you are not alone. Work, study, and entertainment now happen mostly...
Scientists solve major noise problems blocking quantum computing progress
Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines, but building them is incredibly difficult.
One of the biggest challenges is...
This new material could make LEDs cheaper, greener, and more efficient
Scientists in Austria and Germany have developed a new type of material that could replace the green component used in most modern LED lights,...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in next-generation perovskite solar cells
Solar energy technology has taken another major step forward as researchers develop a new way to make perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable.
A...
Smart mouth patch could detect gum disease before you feel symptoms
A small patch that sticks inside the mouth may soon help detect gum disease and other oral inflammation long before symptoms appear.
Researchers at Texas...
Scientists 3D print one of the world’s hardest industrial materials
A team of researchers has found a new way to manufacture one of the toughest materials used in industry, opening the door to cheaper,...
Robot swarms could turn music into stunning light paintings in real time
Imagine listening to your favorite song and watching it transform into a glowing painting created by moving robots.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have...
How a rare element could fuel the next generation of space missions
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a fresh look at neptunium, a rare radioactive metal that...
Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather
Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices.
When...
New 3D concrete technology could transform how buildings are made
As cities become more crowded and construction companies struggle to find enough workers, the building industry is searching for faster and more efficient ways...
How hidden flaws caused light pole disasters in hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian swept across Florida in 2022, several aluminum light poles on a bridge in Central Florida suddenly cracked or collapsed.
What puzzled engineers...
New calcium battery lasts 1,000 cycles, offering lithium alternative
As the world moves toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the need for better batteries is becoming more urgent. Today, most devices — from...
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This tiny soft robot could crawl through debris or travel inside the body
Imagine a tiny, squishy robot that can crawl through earthquake debris to find people trapped under rubble, or travel inside your body to deliver...
How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology
Just about every seven years, game console makers—namely, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, as of the past two decades—hit the reset button on their audience...
Surprise! Vitamin C could help recycle electric car batteries in green way
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have developed an exciting new way to recycle electric car batteries.
Instead of using lots of energy and harmful...
Picasso algorithm makes quantum computing faster and smarter
Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize technology, offering lightning-fast calculations for complex problems in areas like chemistry, physics, and high-speed networking.
However, before these...
Scientists create innovative perovskite crystals for advanced optical devices
Scientists have made an exciting breakthrough in the field of photonics by developing innovative perovskite crystals that can be used in advanced optical devices.
These...