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...
Why we need to treat Earth like a spaceship
Four humans recently looped around the moon.
Their vessel, an Artemis capsule, was a thin metal shell whose life-support system kept them alive: it provided...
40-year-old zipper idea finally becomes reality with 3D printing
More than 40 years ago, an unusual idea was born: a zipper that could do much more than close a jacket.
Instead, it could transform...
How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels.
Many more Americans want them, but high costs, building locations and landlord restrictions...
Massive lithium discovery in Appalachians could power the U.S. for a century
New research suggests that the Appalachian Mountains may hold enough lithium to support the United States for decades, possibly even more than a century.
According...
Scientists create lead-free solar panels for homes, offices, and wearables
Researchers at University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new type of indoor solar panel that is safer, more environmentally friendly, and highly efficient.
This...
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Nickel-based batteries: A safer, more powerful future for electric vehicles
Nickel could be the key to making electric vehicle (EV) batteries safer and more powerful.
Compared to cobalt, which is commonly used in today’s EV...
Super-safe battery invention: No more battery fires!
Batteries are like tiny powerhouses for our devices. But sometimes, they can get really hot and, in rare cases, even catch fire.
This is especially...
Scientists create tiny scaffolds to help cells heal
Every person is made up of billions of cells, the tiny building blocks of our bodies.
These cells work together to keep us alive, supported...
Scientists bridge the gap: Merging conventional and quantum internet
Physicists at Leibniz University Hannover's Institute of Photonics have made a groundbreaking discovery.
They've developed a new way to send special light particles called entangled...
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...