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...
Scientists 3D print electronics with plant-based plastic and pencil graphite
As electronics become smaller, lighter, and more flexible—think smartphones, fitness trackers, and wireless earbuds—researchers are also looking for ways to make these devices more...
Giant liquid mirrors could revolutionize the hunt for habitable worlds
Imagine a space telescope with a mirror stretching 50 meters across!
That's larger than the width of a U.K. soccer field and nearly eight times...
Simple changes could cut AI energy use by 90%
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have become hugely popular around the world. Every day, people use them for writing, translating, answering questions, and...
Replying to the wrong text could cost you, data security expert says
Don't believe everything you read—especially if it's a text message like these:
"Notice: Your vehicle was identified as having an unpaid toll. Click now...
The next big thing in wearable tech? It biodegrades when you’re done
A team of Canadian scientists has created a new kind of wearable technology that’s not only flexible and safe for the human body but...
Replying to the wrong text could cost you, data security expert says
Don't believe everything you read—especially if it's a text message like these:
"Notice: Your vehicle was identified as having an unpaid toll. Click now...
Robot performs first realistic gallbladder surgery without human help—and learns as it
In a groundbreaking moment for medicine and artificial intelligence, a surgical robot has successfully performed a realistic portion of a gallbladder removal without any...
Are ad blockers backfiring? New study finds they may show you worse ads
Many people use ad blockers to avoid annoying or inappropriate ads while browsing the internet.
But a new study suggests that these tools might not...
Why thicker batteries don’t always last longer—It’s about chemistry, not just design
When it comes to batteries, thicker electrodes—those layers inside that store and move energy—should, in theory, help devices like phones and electric cars run...
A safer, longer-lasting battery made from wood? Scientists say yes
A team of researchers from Michigan State University has found a surprising way to make lithium-ion batteries safer and longer-lasting—by using a natural material...
Scientists unlock the power of quantum computing for everyone
Quantum computers are known for their incredible speed and power—but until now, they’ve had one big problem: they could only run one task at...
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How scientists create a strange new state in crystals with laser
Ever spilled water on a table and watched how it flows?
How about watching ice on a cold winter's day?
It's obvious that water and ice...
This winged microchip is the smallest-ever human-made flying structure
Northwestern University engineers have added a new capability to electronic microchips: flight.
About the size of a grain of sand, the new flying microchip (or...
This tiny battery charged by saline could power smart contact lenses
Imagine a world where our contact lenses could do more than just help us see clearly.
What if they could show us information, track our...
Choir voices help engineers make quieter planes
At Texas A&M University, an unusual experiment is using the power of song to improve airplane design.
Instead of a traditional lab setup, researchers invited...
This tiny robot jumper could reach where others can’t
Engineers at the University of Illinois have achieved a remarkable feat in robotics by creating tiny robots that can leap long distances, similar to...