New artificial skin gives robots a human-like sense of touch and temperature
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial skin that allows robots to feel both temperature and pressure at the same time, much like...
Robots that see the invisible could make dangerous jobs much safer
Robots are becoming much smarter than ever before.
Researchers at the University of Surrey are developing robots that can do something people cannot—they can "see"...
From 5G to 6G: Scientists create record-breaking 256-antenna wireless system
Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have taken a major step toward the next generation of wireless communication.
They have built one of the world's...
Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier
Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly.
During sudden cardiac arrest, the...
Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries
As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat.
Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...
New membrane could cut oil refinery energy use by nearly one-third
A team of international researchers has developed a simple membrane that could make crude oil refining much more energy efficient.
Instead of relying only on...
Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds
For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful.
They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...
AI Can Find Hidden Sign of Sudden Cardiac Death
Every year, sudden cardiac arrest claims more than 300,000 lives in the United States.
Unlike a heart attack, which is usually caused by a blocked...
New AI design tool could cut building materials by up to 90%
The construction industry is one of the world's largest sources of carbon emissions.
In 2022, making construction materials such as steel, concrete, and timber produced...
Why electric trucks may soon overtake diesel in major cities
Electric trucks may be much closer to becoming the new normal than many people think.
According to a new report from C40 Cities, the University...
Swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining
Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a new type of robotic system inspired by bees and ants that could make mining safer, more efficient...
This exoskeleton and robot system could cut factory lifting strain by 65%
Factories are increasingly using robots to help workers complete difficult and repetitive tasks. However, in many workplaces, people and robots still work separately for...
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This smart bandage could monitor and treat wounds
A new kind of smart bandage developed at Caltech may make the treatment of these wounds easier, more effective, and less expensive.
This ‘lemon’ could help machine learning create better drugs
One of the challenges in using machine learning for drug development is to create a process for the computer to extract needed information from...
Microsoft’s Windows 10 decision could lead to a wave of e-waste and cyber threats
Microsoft’s decision to stop supporting Windows 10 has sparked major concerns among environmental and cybersecurity experts.
The company recently announced that it will end updates...
How to sail into interstellar space without melting
In new studies, astronomers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, Los Angeles concluded that if spacecraft are to withstand interstellar...
Smart mattress could help prevent deadly bedsores in bedridden patients
Researchers at UCLA have created a new kind of mattress that could make a big difference for people stuck in bed for long periods.
This...