Scientists break key barrier to cheaper green hydrogen production
Hydrogen is often described as a clean fuel of the future.
It can power trucks, help make fertilizer, and store large amounts of energy from...
New molecular “glue” makes next-generation solar panels stronger in the heat
Solar panels made from silicon are already common on rooftops and in large solar farms.
They are reliable and proven, but they are also getting...
New underwater exoskeleton cuts diver air use by nearly 23%
Moving through water is much harder than walking on land. Every kick of a diver’s legs has to push through thick resistance, which quickly...
This new material could make hydrogen cars safer and more reliable
Hydrogen fuel cells and water electrolyzers are key technologies for a cleaner energy future, but they rely on one small, often overlooked part to...
Scientists recreate 100 billion stars in a virtual Milky Way for the first time
Scientists have achieved something that once seemed nearly impossible: they have created the first computer simulation of the Milky Way that represents more than...
Smart bandage speeds up wound healing with AI
As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring.
A wearable device called "a-Heal," designed...
Shrink-to-fit electronics could transform wearable tech and smart homes
Imagine drawing a simple circuit on a plastic sheet, heating it up, and watching it shrink into a tiny, perfectly shaped electronic device that...
Too much screen time may slow brain development and worsen ADHD symptoms in children
In today’s world, screens are everywhere. Children use them for learning, talking to friends, and having fun.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have been...
New “cooling cloth” could replace air conditioning in summer
As heat waves become more intense around the world, scientists are looking for simple ways to help people stay cool without relying on air...
AI could detect pancreatic cancer more accurately than doctors
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and deadly forms of cancer in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...
AI can diagnose mental health disease better than traditional tools
A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can talk with people about their mental health and offer more accurate assessments...
Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more...
Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers...
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This air-powered computer memory could help soft robot control movements
Engineers at UC Riverside have unveiled an air-powered computer memory that can be used to control soft robots.
The innovation overcomes one of the biggest...
This cell-size robot was propelled by air bubbles and ultrasound
Some engineers find inspiration in the mechanics of bird flight and the architecture of bee nests. Others think much smaller.
A team led by Mingming...
Scientists create ant-sized robot that could revolutionize rescue missions
Imagine tiny robots, no bigger than ants, crawling through the rubble of a collapsed building, reaching places that are too dangerous or too small...
Game-changer for wireless tech: new ultra-thin film absorbs 99% of interference
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has created a groundbreaking ultra-thin film that can absorb over 99% of...
Scientists discover a game-changing method for safer, greener batteries
Ever thought about the power source inside electric cars?
They use special types of batteries. But just like your phone, these batteries can have issues....