Rejecting Internet cookies could hurt the free web, study warns
Almost every day, internet users are asked the same question: Do you accept cookies?
For many people, clicking “reject” has become automatic.
Concerns about privacy and...
Scientists turn oyster shell waste into ultra-light metal foam for cars and safety gear
A surprising new material made from discarded oyster shells could help create lighter cars, safer protective equipment, and more environmentally friendly products in the...
How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships
Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people.
Whether it’s checking if a...
New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...
Scientists discover faster way to build new medicines by swapping atoms in molecules
Chemists at University of Chicago have developed a new chemical technique that could make it much easier and faster to create future medicines.
The breakthrough...
More and more websites want proof you’re human: Blame the bots
You're trying to book concert tickets before they sell out.
You click the link and before you can make the payment, you're asked to identify...
This stretchy implant could treat high blood pressure without drugs
Scientists at Penn State have developed soft, stretchy electronic implants that could help treat people with dangerous high blood pressure that does not respond...
A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body.
The disease develops when...
New ultra-thin membrane could supercharge the future of hydrogen fuel cells
Engineers have developed a new ultra-thin membrane that could make hydrogen fuel cells far more efficient, especially at high temperatures where current systems struggle...
Scientists turn old EV batteries into better-than-new power materials
As electric vehicles become more common around the world, millions of lithium-ion batteries will eventually reach the end of their lives.
Recycling these batteries is...
Scientists discover the tiny coating trick that could make EV batteries last much longer
Scientists in South Korea have discovered an important design rule that could help future electric vehicle batteries last much longer and perform more safely.
Their...
Scientists create nearly invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power sources
Scientists in Singapore have developed a new type of ultrathin solar cell that is almost invisible and could one day turn windows, car sunroofs,...
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What is USB-C? A computer engineer explains the one device connector to rule them...
USB-C is a small, versatile connector for mobile and portable devices like laptops, tablets and smartphones.
Scientists develop a self-sustaining wearable fever detector
New technology uses body heat to power a wearable fever detector. This could make mass fever detection faster and cheaper.
Researchers at Texas A&M University...
Scientists develop low-cost zinc-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage
With the growing demand for energy storage, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are facing challenges such as resource shortages, high costs, and environmental concerns.
To find a...
Scientists pioneer 3D processor technology to supercharge wireless communications
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, scientists from the University of Florida have taken a giant leap forward in improving how we send...
MIT engineers develop powerful electric motor for greener aviation
MIT engineers make significant progress in creating a 1-megawatt electric motor that could play a key role in electrifying larger aircraft.