New AI method could supercharge the search for longer-lasting batteries

As the demand for renewable energy grows, scientists are searching for better batteries that can store large amounts of electricity safely, cheaply and for...

Lower 3D printing temperatures could create stronger aluminum parts, study finds

A new study from The University of Manchester has found that using slightly lower printing temperatures during a newer type of metal 3D printing...

AI creates smart 3D crime scenes that investigators can search like Google

Crime scenes are usually available for investigation for only a short time. During those crucial hours, police must carefully record every piece of evidence before...

AI-powered robot lab discovers six new metal alloys that thrive in extreme heat

Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover six new metal alloys that remain strong under extremely high...

AI Spots Hidden Heart Failure Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear

Heart failure is one of the biggest health problems facing older adults around the world. It happens when the heart can no longer pump...

New AI could learn from its own mistakes to create better 3D designs faster

Creating a new product often begins with a simple two-dimensional drawing before engineers turn it into a detailed three-dimensional model using computer-aided design (CAD)...

New molecule helps next-generation solar cells break the 26% efficiency barrier

Scientists have taken another important step toward making next-generation solar panels more powerful and longer lasting. An international team of researchers has developed a new...

This smart knitted fabric can count your steps, turn on lights, and change shape

Knitted fabrics are usually associated with warm sweaters, scarves, and blankets. But researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences...

Scientists create the first 3D thermal cloak that can hide objects from heat in...

Scientists have developed the world's first true three-dimensional thermal cloak, a device that can hide objects from heat detection regardless of where the heat...

Why power banks in hold luggage pose such a risk on holiday flights

Airline passengers are being warned not to pack power banks in their checked luggage ahead of the summer vacation travel period. Devices with rechargeable batteries,...

New battery-like device could remove carbon dioxide from the air with electricity and saltwater

Engineers have developed a new device that removes carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air using electricity and a saltwater-based chemical process. The technology works...

Simple surface upgrade could make low-cost batteries last much longer

As more countries switch to renewable energy and the demand for electricity continues to grow, scientists are searching for better ways to store large...

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AI can boost cancer drug development, study finds

The editorial paper titled "Artificial intelligence for aging research in cancer drug development" published in the journal Aging highlights the critical role of artificial...

AI could speed up heart attack diagnosis

New technology that uses computers to help doctors diagnose heart attacks faster has shown promising results. Doctors in Taiwan tested this technology and found that...

New electrode improves safety and efficiency of zinc-bromine batteries

As the world shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, the need for reliable energy storage systems (ESSs)...

Scientists create crystals that pull water from the air without energy

A team of researchers from Jilin University and NYU Abu Dhabi has developed an incredible new material that can harvest water directly from the...

How hydropower can help get more wind and solar on the grid

As the world adds fields of wind turbines and solar panels to generate more clean energy, electric grid operators are looking for ways to...