This atom-thin material could help build the next generation computer chips
Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering.
It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...
AI helps improve stroke care and reduce future health risks
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars
Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
When combined with renewable...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment.
These chemicals have been...
Scientists create energy-efficient AI chip that mimics brain-style computing
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new type of computer hardware inspired by how the human brain processes information.
The...
New ultrasonic sensor can detect hidden defects in extreme industrial environments
Engineers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have developed a new ultrasonic sensing technology that can detect structural defects in...
A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles
One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life.
Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...
A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles
One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life.
Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...
AI eye test could help detect vision loss disease earlier
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of permanent blindness in the world. It slowly damages the optic nerve, which is the bundle...
This smart pillow lets users play music and podcasts with a hug
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a prototype “smart pillow” designed to help people enjoy music, podcasts, or audiobooks before sleep without...
Sneaker-sized “electronic dolphin” robot could revolutionize oil spill cleanup
Engineers in Australia have developed a small robot designed to help clean up oil spills more safely and efficiently.
The device, nicknamed the “Electronic Dolphin,”...
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China’s BeiDou Satellite System to get major upgrade for super accurate navigation
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is set for a major upgrade to meet the growing need for precise location services.
This upgrade will allow...
MIT fuel cell could use the body’s own sugar to generate electricity
Glucose is the sugar we absorb from the foods we eat.
It is the fuel that powers every cell in our bodies. Could glucose also...
Spontaneous robot dances reveal a new kind of order in active matter
Researchers have proposed a new principle by which active matter systems can spontaneously order, without need for higher level instructions.
Predicting when and how collections...
Scientists develop revolutionary programmable photonic chip for radar and communication
Researchers at the University of Twente, in collaboration with the City University of Hong Kong, have developed a powerful new programmable photonic chip.
Made from...
Researchers achieve time reversal in quantum systems
A team of researchers has made a significant breakthrough by demonstrating time reversal in a quantum system using a photonic setup.
Their work, recently published...