Smart AI headphones could learn who you’re talking to—and make their voices clearer
Having a conversation in a busy café or crowded room can be exhausting. Many people struggle to focus on the person they’re speaking with...
Scientists create nearly invisible window insulation that blocks heat
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new window insulation material that could dramatically cut energy loss from buildings without blocking...
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
Smart bandage uses AI to speed up wound healing
Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have developed a new smart bandage called “a-Heal” that may change how we treat wounds.
This wireless...
Vine-inspired robot gently lifts people and fragile objects with a soft, twisting grip
Some vines in nature are strong enough to wrap around fences and even pull down trees.
Their ability to twist, cling and support weight has...
Tiny carbon nanotubes could transform flexible solar panels forever
Scientists have long believed that perovskite solar cells could transform the solar industry because they are light, inexpensive and highly efficient.
However, one major weakness...
New fiber-weaving technique makes stronger, longer-lasting battery electrodes
Scientists have developed a new manufacturing method that could dramatically improve the strength, durability, and performance of battery electrodes—especially those used in electric vehicles...
New brain-inspired computer chips could take AI to the next level
Scientists at Yale University have developed a new way to build computer chips that work more like the human brain—and, importantly, can grow much...
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...
Scientists create paper-thin brain chip that could restore movement and speech
Scientists have developed a new kind of brain-computer interface (BCI) that is so small and thin it can slide gently between the skull and...
Indigo dye from blue jeans can supercharge solid-state batteries
The color that makes blue jeans iconic might also help power tomorrow’s electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Researchers at Concordia University have discovered that...
A new breathable electronic skin could change the future of wearable tech
Scientists have created a new kind of “electronic skin” — a super thin, flexible, and breathable device that sticks comfortably to the human body...
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Scientists create super-fast ‘light switch’ for future cars and computers
Self-driving cars have become better and more reliable in recent years.
Before they might be allowed to drive completely autonomously on our roads in the...
New 3D-printed robots walk without wires, electronics, or batteries
Imagine a robot that walks right out of a 3D printer—no wires, no electronics, no batteries—just a puff of air to get it moving.
That’s...
In the digital era, you are not alone
Solitude, or being alone, has traditionally been considered a matter of being physically separated from other people.
As the world becomes increasingly mediated, we have...
Scientists create new smart window with materials from potatoes, corn and beans
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have made a groundbreaking advancement in smart window technology, potentially making these energy-saving windows more affordable...
Human bone may hold key to stronger 3D-printed lightweight structures
What do bones and 3D-printed buildings have in common?
They both have columns and beams on the inside that determine how long they last.
Now, the...