Data centers can heat nearby neighborhoods by up to 4 degrees, study finds

Data centers are becoming a bigger part of modern life, powering everything from online searches and cloud storage to artificial intelligence and streaming services. But...

AI computer agents may confidently cause dangerous mistakes, study finds

A new study from University of California, Riverside is raising concerns about a growing type of artificial intelligence designed to operate computers on behalf...

Scientists want to build ultra-precise lasers inside the moon’s darkest craters

Some of the coldest and darkest places in the solar system may soon become home to one of humanity’s most advanced scientific tools. Researchers led...

Rejecting Internet cookies could hurt the free web, study warns

Almost every day, internet users are asked the same question: Do you accept cookies? For many people, clicking “reject” has become automatic. Concerns about privacy and...

Scientists turn oyster shell waste into ultra-light metal foam for cars and safety gear

A surprising new material made from discarded oyster shells could help create lighter cars, safer protective equipment, and more environmentally friendly products in the...

How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships

Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people. Whether it’s checking if a...

New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it

Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...

Scientists discover faster way to build new medicines by swapping atoms in molecules

Chemists at University of Chicago have developed a new chemical technique that could make it much easier and faster to create future medicines. The breakthrough...

More and more websites want proof you’re human: Blame the bots

You're trying to book concert tickets before they sell out. You click the link and before you can make the payment, you're asked to identify...

This stretchy implant could treat high blood pressure without drugs

Scientists at Penn State have developed soft, stretchy electronic implants that could help treat people with dangerous high blood pressure that does not respond...

A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease

Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body. The disease develops when...

New ultra-thin membrane could supercharge the future of hydrogen fuel cells

Engineers have developed a new ultra-thin membrane that could make hydrogen fuel cells far more efficient, especially at high temperatures where current systems struggle...

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Revolutionary quantum material could double solar cell efficiency!

In a groundbreaking development, scientists at Lehigh University have created a new type of material that could dramatically boost the power we get from...

Scientists link E-scooter injuries to substance use in alarming new study

Riding electric scooters has become a popular way to get around cities, but a new study shows that the fun comes with serious risks—especially...

Engineers create smart valve to boost soft robots’ toughness

Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new type of valve that enhances the resilience of soft robots, making them more durable...

New way to turn saltwater into drinking water—No electricity required!

A team of engineers from Rice University has developed an innovative desalination system that could change the way fresh water is produced in off-grid...

Turning trash into power: Static electricity could run your air conditioner

Researchers have found an inventive way to power air conditioners using static electricity—by transforming waste polystyrene into energy-generating patches. This technology, developed by RMIT University...