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...
Think your voice is private? AI can analyze and clone it
Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...
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Scientists make eco-friendly organic solar cells from wood
Researchers at Linköping University and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden have made a significant leap in the world of renewable energy.
They've...
New aluminum nitride transistor could power the next generation of wireless technology
Cornell University researchers have created a new type of transistor that could transform high-power wireless electronics, making future communication systems faster, more reliable, and...
US military plans to unleash thousands of autonomous war robots over next two years
The United States military plans to start using thousands of autonomous weapons systems in the next two years in a bid to counter China's...
What type of excavator is most suitable for asteroids
Digging in the ground is so commonplace on Earth that we hardly ever think of it as hard. But doing so in space is...
Scientists create magic metallic gel to print 3D objects at room temperature
A group of smart scientists has found a cool way to make 3D printing even more interesting.
They developed a metallic gel that can be...