Why some people’s high blood pressure never improves—and how AI could change that
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. In the United States alone, millions of adults live with...
Scientists create a 3D-printing resin that can be reused again and again
3D printing has moved far beyond science fiction and is now part of everyday life.
Affordable printers allow people to create everything from toys and...
Scientists use microcombs to achieve 112 Gbps wireless link for future 6G networks
The race to build faster wireless networks has just taken a major step forward.
Researchers at Tokushima University have successfully demonstrated an ultra-fast wireless connection...
New electrode design could make hydrogen energy systems far more powerful
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of air electrode that could dramatically improve the performance and durability of reversible solid oxide...
Scientists develop fast new method to mass-produce high-efficiency solar panels
Solar power is one of the world’s most important clean energy sources, and scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more...
Data centers can heat nearby neighborhoods by up to 4 degrees, study finds
Data centers are becoming a bigger part of modern life, powering everything from online searches and cloud storage to artificial intelligence and streaming services.
But...
AI computer agents may confidently cause dangerous mistakes, study finds
A new study from University of California, Riverside is raising concerns about a growing type of artificial intelligence designed to operate computers on behalf...
Scientists want to build ultra-precise lasers inside the moon’s darkest craters
Some of the coldest and darkest places in the solar system may soon become home to one of humanity’s most advanced scientific tools.
Researchers led...
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...
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Breakthrough in cheaper infrared cameras for self-driving cars
In a new study, researchers made a breakthrough in developing high-quality infrared cameras at a lower cost.
Their finding may one day lead to much...
Squid-inspired cup will keep your hands cool and your coffee hot
In the future, you may have a squid to thank for your coffee staying hot on a cold day.
Drawing inspiration from cephalopod skin, engineers...
These breakthroughs will make computers smarter and more powerful, shows study
Have you ever thought about how fast technology is growing?
All our gadgets, from smartphones to gaming consoles, depend on computing power.
Now, scientists are trying...
Robotic hand with human-like touch can pick up a potato chip without breaking it
Robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing everyday tasks, but many still struggle with delicate movements that humans take for granted.
Picking up fragile items...
These wireless, ultra-thin and battery-free strain sensors are 10 times more sensitive
Scientists create a new range of nanomaterial strain sensors that are 10 times more sensitive when measuring minute movements, compared to existing technology.
This is...