AI may spot schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental health conditions that often begin in late teenage years or early adulthood. These illnesses can deeply affect...
Why adding eyes makes robots seem more human
A new study suggests that something as simple as adding eyes to a humanoid robot can dramatically change how people perceive it.
Researchers from Tampere...
New diamond cooling technology cuts electronics heat by 23°c
Overheating is one of the biggest problems facing modern electronics, from smartphones to powerful data centers.
Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a new...
AI chatbots may worse mental diseases
A new study has raised concerns about how artificial intelligence chatbots may affect people living with mental illness.
Researchers looked at electronic health records from...
Is this glass square the long, long future of data storage
Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading information in ordinary pieces of glass...
New mirror-based solar system produces electricity and heat at the same time
Researchers have developed a new type of solar power system that can produce both electricity and heat at the same time—an innovation that could...
Why squeezing light too much can make future OLED screens worse
Scientists working on the next generation of OLED technology have discovered that making these devices more efficient is not as simple as squeezing as...
Tiny chip creates perfect “rainbow comb” of light for future technologies
Scientists at Harvard have developed a new way to produce extremely precise patterns of laser light on a tiny chip, a breakthrough that could...
Scientists finally reveal the hidden “glue” inside lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones to electric cars, yet scientists are still learning how the tiny parts inside them affect performance.
Researchers at the...
See your food in 3D: AR menus are transforming the dining experience
Restaurants are always searching for new ways to attract customers and stand out from competitors.
A new study suggests that augmented reality (AR) menus—menus that...
Reminding people chatbots aren’t human may do more harm than good, study warns
As artificial intelligence chatbots become more common, some governments and organizations have introduced rules requiring these systems to regularly remind users that they are...
Scientists create stretchable surface that repels almost any liquid
Scientists at North Carolina State University have developed a remarkable new material that can repel nearly all liquids—even when stretched to five times its...
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Batteries whisper before they fail — and scientists have learned to listen
Before a battery dies, loses power suddenly, or even catches fire, it doesn’t stay completely silent.
It makes tiny, faint sounds—like whispers—that reveal what’s happening...
New splash-free urinal could save one million liters of spilled urine daily
Public restrooms may soon become much cleaner, thanks to a new urinal design that prevents messy splashback.
For over a hundred years, urinal shapes have...
Scientists find new ways to pull uranium from our oceans!
A team of dedicated scientists from Australia and around the world have found an innovative method to extract a crucial element, uranium, straight from...
How a “snap” effect could power the future of soft robots
We are all familiar with the satisfying click of a pen or the snap of a hair clip.
Behind these simple motions lies a powerful...
Scientists create new cameras that can spot hidden aircraft damage
Every day, millions of people take to the skies on airplanes.
And just like cars need regular check-ups, airplanes do too.
It's super important to make...