The undo button for 3D printing has arrived—and it’s pure sci-fi come true
Traditional 3D printing works in only one direction: you add material layer by layer, and once something is printed, it stays that way.
If a...
New AI-driven LED tech could deliver stable wireless power for indoor IoT devices
As homes, offices, and factories fill with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the need for safe and flexible ways to power them is growing...
Scientists build millimeter-scale robots that move faster than ever before
In the 1980s, when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first invented, engineers imagined a future where robots could be shrunk to microscopic sizes.
Smaller robots promised...
New “energy sandwich” design could revolutionize solar power and lighting
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in controlling the atomic structure of halide perovskites, a promising class of materials that could change the future...
Tiny biological gates could power future ion-based computers
Scientists have discovered how microscopic pores made from proteins—tiny holes found in cell membranes—can act like electrical gates.
This finding could open the door to...
Spray 3D printing could reinvent how we build earthquake-proof buildings
Concrete 3D printing is revolutionizing the building industry by cutting costs and construction time.
However, most current systems use an extrusion-based method, laying down concrete...
Sweat-powered sticker could turn your coffee cup into a health tracker
Imagine checking your vitamin levels just by holding your morning coffee or orange juice—no needles, no batteries, and no extra effort.
Engineers at the University...
Scientists create eco-friendly way to recover lithium directly from used batteries
As electric vehicles become more common, the number of used batteries piling up around the world is rapidly increasing.
Recycling these batteries efficiently is a...
New material could make car speakers sound perfect for every passenger
Anyone who has turned up the music in a car knows that sound doesn’t always reach everyone the same way.
The driver might enjoy perfect...
The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000s dotcom crash—with some important differences
If last week's trillion-dollar slide of major tech stocks felt familiar, it's because we've been here before—when hype about innovation last ran headlong into...
Bacterial spores could create self-healing, sustainable building materials
Scientists are bringing the concept of “living materials” one step closer to reality by using one of nature’s toughest survivors—bacterial spores.
A team of researchers,...
Why self-driving car companies hide crash data—and how they could share it safely
Self-driving cars have been tested on public roads for decades, from San Francisco to Pittsburgh and beyond.
Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology promises safer roads and...
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Zinc-based batteries: A safer, cheaper alternative to lithium-ion
Scientists from Case Western Reserve University have made a major breakthrough in developing zinc-sulfur rechargeable batteries, offering a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective alternative...
Flying robots could build the cities of the future
Imagine looking up and seeing drones not just delivering packages but building entire structures in mid-air.
Thanks to new research led by Imperial College London...
What makes a song a Grammy winner? AI has answers
Predicting which songs will win prestigious awards like the Grammys has long been a mix of art and speculation.
But now, researchers at New York...
Scientists crack the code for humidity-proof solar cells
As the world shifts toward clean energy, solar panels are becoming more popular than ever.
But there's a challenge many don’t see—high humidity, especially in...
Scientists develop world’s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip
Researchers at the University of Bristol have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum technology by developing the world’s smallest quantum light detector on a...