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...
Spinning plasma may hold the key to longer-lasting fusion reactors
Fusion energy promises a future of clean, nearly limitless power, but building reactors that can survive the extreme conditions inside them remains a major...
How screen time is hurting your head and neck
If you spend hours each day looking at a computer, tablet, or phone, you are not alone. Work, study, and entertainment now happen mostly...
Scientists solve major noise problems blocking quantum computing progress
Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines, but building them is incredibly difficult.
One of the biggest challenges is...
This new material could make LEDs cheaper, greener, and more efficient
Scientists in Austria and Germany have developed a new type of material that could replace the green component used in most modern LED lights,...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in next-generation perovskite solar cells
Solar energy technology has taken another major step forward as researchers develop a new way to make perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable.
A...
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Goodbye batteries? Tiny printed supercapacitors are here
Imagine tiny energy storage devices printed directly onto flexible materials like plastic film.
Thanks to a new breakthrough from researchers at Boise State University, this...
How new tech helps drones fly without GPS
Drones are becoming more useful in many areas—like delivering medical supplies, helping during natural disasters, or inspecting buildings.
But there’s a big problem: they often...
Scientists discover new flaws in 4G and 5G networks
In a new study, researchers show new flaws found in 4G and 5G networks could help hackers intercept phone calls and track users’ locations.
The...
Scientists are creating smaller, more powerful, safer electric vehicle batteries
Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation, offering a greener alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars.
However, their success hinges on the effectiveness of their...
VR may detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, Cambridge study shows
In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) could help detect navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease.
The VR detection is more accurately...