Tiny jumping spiders inspire a new ultra-low-power 3D camera

A tiny jumping spider has inspired a new type of 3D camera that uses very little power while still producing detailed depth maps in...

Why did the self-driving car crash? New AI tool may finally have the answer

As self-driving cars become more common on city streets, one important question remains difficult to answer: Why do they sometimes crash? Now, researchers at King's...

Scientists Create AI That Can Invent New Battery Electrolytes

Artificial intelligence is helping scientists discover new medicines, create advanced materials, and now even design better batteries. Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed...

AI May Predict Heart and Kidney Disease from Eye Scans

Eye exams are becoming much more powerful than many people realize. Modern eye clinics now use advanced imaging technology that allows doctors to look...

MIT scientists develop new carbon capture technology that could slash energy costs

Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial emissions is considered one of the key tools for fighting climate change. However, today's carbon capture technologies are often...

Scientists compress massive X-ray data files by more than 8,000 times

Scientists in Japan have developed a powerful new way to compress X-ray imaging data in real time, reducing file sizes by more than 8,000...

The simple reason your building is too hot or too cold—and how to fix...

Have you ever wondered why an office, apartment building, or public space can feel too hot one day and too cold the next, even...

Scientists launch 10-year plan to build living cells from scratch

A team of scientists from across Asia has launched an ambitious project to create artificial living cells from non-living materials within the next decade. If...

This tabletop printer could change how computer chips are made

A new tabletop-sized device developed by engineers at the University of Texas at Austin could dramatically speed up semiconductor research while reducing costs. The technology...

Smart glasses could soon predict what you’ll look at next

Augmented reality (AR) devices such as smart glasses may soon become much smarter. Researchers have developed a new technology that can predict where a person...

AI Blood Test May Predict Vision Loss in Diabetes Years Before Symptoms

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world. More than half a billion people are currently living with the disease, and...

How a new 30-inch pressure chamber is advancing deep-ocean exploration

Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have unveiled a powerful new testing chamber that can recreate the extreme pressures found in the deepest parts...

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Scientists create greener materials to transform lighting and display technology

Lighting and display screens are everywhere—in our homes, offices, phones, computers, and even in medical devices. But the technology that powers them comes at a...

Smart memory devices that melt away in water could help tackle e-waste

As technology becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, so does the problem of electronic waste. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to medical patches...

New algorithm revolutionizes data grouping for better analysis

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and UC Berkeley have developed a groundbreaking method to improve how computers organize and analyze large datasets. This advancement enhances...

AI can predict breast cancer treatment benefits effectively

Choosing whether to use chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery is one of the hardest decisions patients and doctors face. Chemotherapy can save lives, but it...

New study could help make hydrogen useful, sustainable fuel

Hydrogen is an incredibly powerful fuel, and the ingredients are everywhere—in plain old water. Researchers would love to be able to use it widely as...