Scientists create powerful water-splitting catalyst for clean hydrogen fuel
Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a new method for producing hydrogen that works at much lower temperatures than current technologies.
The breakthrough could...
Why solid-state batteries lose capacity so quickly
Solid-state batteries are often seen as the future of energy storage because they can potentially store more energy and operate more safely than today’s...
New perovskite solar cell breakthrough pushes efficiency beyond 30%
Scientists in China have developed a new way to make highly efficient perovskite solar cells that could help accelerate the future of low-cost solar...
Scientists find major errors in global climate pollution database
A new study from researchers at Northern Arizona University has raised concerns about the accuracy of a widely used global greenhouse gas emissions database...
Hello QUTie! QUT’s new humanoid robot takes on the real world
Meet QUTie – the small humanoid robot who is the newest member of the QUT Centre for Robotics and already out meeting people around...
New copper cooling technology could slash data center energy use by 98%
Researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new cooling technology that could make data centers far more energy efficient.
The team designed advanced...
Simple AI test may save more people from heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff to pump...
Scientists discover a way to program smart materials by simply spinning them
A childhood toy may hold the secret to future smart robots and mechanical computers.
Scientists have developed a new way to program special materials simply...
Why small changes in angle can cause big problems in aircraft
At high speeds, even a small change in how an aircraft is angled can have serious effects.
When a plane or missile tilts sharply during...
Scientists create brain-like AI chip that cuts power use by more than 50%
Artificial intelligence can now sharpen blurry photos, turn messy voice recordings into clear text, and even write emails in seconds.
These tools feel almost magical,...
AI test could detect heart failure early
Heart failure is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems. The condition happens when the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood...
New portable device could detect GPS spoofing in real time
We rely on GPS every day, whether we are driving, tracking deliveries, or using maps on our phones.
Most of the time, we trust that...
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Unlocking quantum computing: A magnesium twist to boost superconductors
In the quest to build powerful quantum computers, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have made a groundbreaking discovery.
They've found...
The world’s first glass bridge blends ancient wisdom with modern innovation
Philadelphia is home to over 500 bridges, connecting people across the city. But one bridge stands out from the rest—it’s made entirely of glass.
This...
‘Detours’ might lead to better batteries
Here’s a case where detours speed up traffic.
The result may be better batteries for transportation, electronics and solar energy storage.
For a new study in...
The real question about deepfakes: Where did it come from?
In the world of online videos and pictures, a new challenge is making waves: deepfakes.
These are videos or images that look real but are...
Scientists turn sunlight and seawater into green hydrogen and clean water
A team led by Cornell University has created a new technology that could help solve two major global problems at the same time: clean...