New wearable sensor could detect organ failure early
For many years, doctors have relied on blood tests to understand how the body is working.
These tests can show whether organs like the liver...
Scientists create “gas battery” that turns air pollution into electricity
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can turn harmful air pollution into electricity.
This invention, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator...
NASA shuts off instrument on Voyager 1 to keep spacecraft operating
On April 17, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument aboard Voyager 1 called...
Is your car following too close? Why cruise control may break Queensland safety rules
Many drivers in Queensland rely on adaptive cruise control (ACC) to make driving easier and more comfortable.
This technology automatically adjusts your car’s speed to...
Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells
Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing.
In...
Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices
When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally...
Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early
Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body.
For example, when doctors check how a...
How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most
When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point.
Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...
Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home
A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...
A simple mixing trick could unlock safer, longer-lasting “dream batteries”
Imagine a battery that holds more energy, lasts longer, and is safer to use.
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago say they...
How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?
If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones.
Some claim to produce negative ions in...
Scientists create materials that can walk, crawl, and move on their own
Most materials we use every day—like metal, glass, or rubber—are passive. They only move or change shape when we push or pull them.
But scientists...
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Smartphone camera can help monitor liver disease at home, study finds
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from UCL and the Royal Free Hospital has developed a smartphone app capable of detecting critical changes in...
MIT engineers build LEGO-like artificial intelligence chip
Imagine a more sustainable future, where cellphones, smartwatches, and other wearable devices don’t have to be shelved or discarded for a newer model.
Instead, they...
Scientists build bird-inspired drones without motors or gears
Engineers are taking inspiration from birds to design a new kind of flying robot that could be more flexible, safer, and better suited to...
Scientists create ultra-sensitive infrared detector for starlight detection
A research team led by Professor Zhang Zhiyong at Peking University has developed groundbreaking technology that allows for the detection of extremely faint starlight...
Scientists develop new theory for better fuel cells, batteries
A new study from Purdue University has shown a new theory could help develop better batteries and fuel cells.
The theory could help improve the...