Molecular Trick Could Open the Door to a New Generation of Smart Glass
Scientists have developed a new way to change the internal structure of glass while it is being made, potentially paving the way for advanced...
Billions of Tiny Holes Could Unlock the Secret to Stronger Metals
A tiny square mold filled with billions of microscopic holes could give scientists a powerful new way to understand metals—and potentially help engineers develop...
See-Through Solar Panels Could Turn Windows into Power Generators
Windows and glass building facades could one day generate electricity while still allowing people to see through them.
Researchers in Germany have developed larger semitransparent...
Scientists Create Purple Fabric That Stays 6.2°C Cooler in the Sun
When the weather gets extremely hot, wearing white or light-colored clothing is often recommended because these colors reflect more sunlight.
Darker and brighter colors usually...
Hidden Spy-Device Detectors Miss Nearly 60% of Surveillance Gadgets, Study Finds
Consumer devices designed to find hidden cameras, microphones and other surveillance equipment may not provide the protection people expect.
A new study found that ordinary...
Digital twin could help EV batteries charge faster and last longer
Electric vehicle batteries could one day charge faster without wearing out as quickly, thanks to a new approach that uses a detailed virtual copy...
Tiny Fruit Fly Brain Inspires a Smarter, More Efficient AI Algorithm
A tiny fruit fly may seem like an unlikely teacher for artificial intelligence.
But scientists have borrowed ideas from its remarkably efficient brain to create...
Screen Time May Boost Cognitive Function
Screens are often blamed for many problems in childhood, from poor sleep to less exercise. But new research from Finland suggests the picture may...
Scientists Find a Way to Cut Lab-Grown Meat Production Costs by Up to 90%
Cultivated meat could become much cheaper to produce thanks to a new recycling system that uses tiny algae to turn production waste back into...
New Silicon Carbide Transistor Keeps Working at an Extreme 600°C
Electronic devices usually don't cope well with extreme heat.
But researchers in Japan have developed a new type of transistor that can operate at temperatures...
Signal-Based System Could Bring End-to-End Encryption to Shared Online Documents
End-to-end encryption has become common in messaging apps, protecting conversations so that only the people involved can read them.
Now, researchers have developed a way...
Atom-Thin Carbon Film Could Make Future Computer Chips Faster and More Efficient
As computer chips become smaller and more powerful, the tiny wires inside them are creating a growing problem.
Researchers in Singapore have now developed an...
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AI may predict which cancers will spread, study finds
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...
Meet the muscle-powered robot that moves like a human
Robots might soon be moving more like humans and animals, thanks to a major breakthrough by engineers at Northwestern University.
A team of researchers has...
Super light, super powerful: New solar cells break efficiency record
Scientists in South Korea have developed an ultra-light and flexible solar cell that has set a new world record for efficiency.
The research team at...
New chip brings ultra-low power Wi-Fi connectivity to Internet of Things devices
More portable, fully wireless smart home setups.
Lower power wearables. Batteryless smart devices.
These could all be made possible thanks to a new ultra-low power Wi-Fi...
Scientists unveil groundbreaking material for next-gen batteries
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an exciting breakthrough that could change the way we power everything from electric cars to smartphones.
They've...