New robot learns to catch itself when it falls down stairs
Stairs are one of the most difficult environments for robots to navigate safely.
Even robots specifically designed to climb stairs can lose balance, and when...
Diamonds help hunt a new type of magnet that could revolutionize electronics
For almost 100 years, scientists believed there were only two main types of magnets.
One is the familiar ferromagnet, the kind found on refrigerators and...
Just 3 Food Swaps Could Improve Your Diet and Save Money, AI Finds
Many nutrition experts agree on what people should eat to stay healthy. Diets rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes are linked to...
This robot learned to play piano by ear in just two minutes
A team of researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has created a robotic hand that can listen to a melody and then...
New solar desalination system could produce drinking water without harmful waste
Access to clean drinking water remains a major global challenge.
According to the United Nations, about 2.2 billion people do not have safely managed drinking...
Scientists create humidity-activated device that reveals hidden images in seconds
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have created a new optical device that can reveal hidden images and change colors when exposed...
Meet Argus: The 20-legged robot that can roll, climb, and survive damage
When people think of robots, they often imagine machines that look like humans, dogs, or insects.
For years, engineers have designed robots by copying the...
New MIT method could cut lithium costs in half while producing almost no waste
Lithium has become one of the world's most important minerals because it is a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles,...
AI Finds a Surprisingly Simple Way to Make Everyday Meals Healthier and Cheaper
Eating healthier is something many people want to do, but turning nutrition advice into daily meals can be surprisingly difficult.
Most people know they should...
Sodium-ion batteries may challenge Tesla’s technology at a lower cost
A new study suggests that sodium-ion batteries, a newer type of rechargeable battery, could one day become a cheaper alternative to the lithium-ion batteries...
Tiny liquid-metal pump could power the next generation of soft robots
Engineers have developed a tiny liquid-metal pump that could help make future soft robots, wearable devices, and medical technologies smaller, lighter, and more flexible.
The...
Scientists Create Safer Solid-State Battery With 400 Times Longer Cycling Performance
Modern life depends heavily on batteries. From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, rechargeable batteries quietly power much of the technology people use every...
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Scientists unveil electronics that mimic the human brain in efficient learning
Only 10 years ago, scientists working on neuromorphic computing could only dream of a device using miniature tools called memristors that would function/operate like...
Scientists find safer alternative to lead perovskites for future electronics
Scientists are always on the lookout for safer and more efficient materials to power the next generation of electronics.
For years, perovskites—crystal-like materials that can...
New surgery could help better control prosthetic limbs
MIT researchers have invented a new type of amputation surgery that can help amputees to better control their residual muscles and sense where their...
Artificial intelligence has become the cardiologist’s ‘super-assistant’
Cardiovascular diseases are the biggest killers in the world, accounting for 17.9 million deaths globally—every single year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
To...
Burned rice hulls could revolutionize battery storage
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a new use for rice hulls, the tough outer shells of rice grains.
When burned, rice hulls...