Scientists create brain-like electronic device that can sense, remember and forget
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new light-sensitive electronic device that works more like the human brain.
The innovation could lead to artificial...
Why your car can suddenly slide on wet roads—and how to reduce the risk
As summer road trips begin and rainy weather arrives, many drivers may encounter one of the most dangerous situations on the road: hydroplaning.
This happens...
New electronic ‘nose’ can tell when your food is spoiled
Many people rely on the sniff test to decide whether food is still safe to eat.
If milk smells fine or leftovers don't seem off,...
AI Could Help Detect Heart Disease Earlier and More Accurately
Heart disease remains the world's biggest killer. Every year, nearly 18 million people die from cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, heart failure, and...
Scientists turn wood into a super insulator that could strengthen the power grid
As demand for electricity continues to rise because of data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy, the world's aging power grid is facing increasing...
New artificial photosynthesis system makes solar fuel without batteries
Researchers in Japan have developed a new artificial photosynthesis system that can produce solar fuel more reliably under changing sunlight conditions without using batteries.
The...
Tiny new chip could give cameras super vision beyond human eyes
Researchers have developed a tiny chip that could help cameras and sensors see details that are normally invisible to both people and standard imaging...
Robot dogs could help firefighters safely detect hazardous chemicals
Researchers in Austria have developed a four-legged robot that could make firefighting operations safer by entering dangerous areas and detecting hazardous substances before firefighters...
New water-cooling technology could make AI chips 10 times more energy efficient
Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, but it also comes with a growing energy problem.
Modern AI systems require enormous computing power, and the powerful...
Swallowable ‘blueberry’ sensor could transform how we monitor body temperature
A tiny electronic sensor that can be swallowed like a pill may soon provide one of the most accurate ways to measure body temperature.
Engineers...
Simple color signals could help people learn to control prosthetic limbs faster
Using a robotic arm or prosthetic hand may seem straightforward, but it actually requires very precise control.
Even a simple task, such as picking up...
How drones could leap from water into the air like birds and rays
Watching a seabird burst out of the ocean or a mobula ray launch itself into the air makes the transition from water to sky...
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Chatbots as ineffective multilingual healthcare advisors
Researchers at Georgia Tech have conducted a study which casts doubt on the reliability of chatbots, like ChatGPT, for providing healthcare advice, especially to...
Scientists find ways to slash energy loss in organic solar cells, boosting power output
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a way to improve organic solar cells by addressing a critical issue: energy loss at the...
Scientists use new microscope to watch atoms dance in twisted graphene
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have created a powerful new microscope that allows them to watch the tiniest movements of atoms and...
Scientists create ultra-thin gold sheets only a single atom layer thick for the first...
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists from Linköping University in Sweden have successfully developed a remarkable material called goldene, consisting of single-atom-thick sheets of gold.
This...
A game-changer in battery recycling: How scientists are making it easier to reuse lithium
Have you ever thought about what happens to your phone's battery once it's worn out?
Or what about the batteries in electric cars?
These are all...