New memory technology could cut AI energy use by more than 60 times

As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the world’s data centers are using enormous amounts of electricity. Some large AI facilities already consume as much power...

This new 5G security technology detects cyber threats with 98% accuracy

As 5G networks become a bigger part of everyday life, scientists are racing to solve one major problem: security. A new study suggests that combining...

Scientists create powerful water-splitting catalyst for clean hydrogen fuel

Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a new method for producing hydrogen that works at much lower temperatures than current technologies. The breakthrough could...

Why solid-state batteries lose capacity so quickly

Solid-state batteries are often seen as the future of energy storage because they can potentially store more energy and operate more safely than today’s...

New perovskite solar cell breakthrough pushes efficiency beyond 30%

Scientists in China have developed a new way to make highly efficient perovskite solar cells that could help accelerate the future of low-cost solar...

Scientists find major errors in global climate pollution database

A new study from researchers at Northern Arizona University has raised concerns about the accuracy of a widely used global greenhouse gas emissions database...

Hello QUTie! QUT’s new humanoid robot takes on the real world

Meet QUTie – the small humanoid robot who is the newest member of the QUT Centre for Robotics and already out meeting people around...

New copper cooling technology could slash data center energy use by 98%

Researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new cooling technology that could make data centers far more energy efficient. The team designed advanced...

Simple AI test may save more people from heart failure

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff to pump...

Scientists discover a way to program smart materials by simply spinning them

A childhood toy may hold the secret to future smart robots and mechanical computers. Scientists have developed a new way to program special materials simply...

Why small changes in angle can cause big problems in aircraft

At high speeds, even a small change in how an aircraft is angled can have serious effects. When a plane or missile tilts sharply during...

Scientists create brain-like AI chip that cuts power use by more than 50%

Artificial intelligence can now sharpen blurry photos, turn messy voice recordings into clear text, and even write emails in seconds. These tools feel almost magical,...

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5G wireless may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts

Upcoming 5G wireless networks that will provide faster cell phone service may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts, according to a Rutgers study on a...

Judgment day: Will the rise of AI be the end of lawyers

For centuries, regulations of the legal profession have made it clear there can't be an engagement in legal practice by unqualified entities. In other words,...

Diamonds light the way for the future of quantum technology

Scientists in the UK have made a major breakthrough that could help unlock the full potential of quantum technologies. Researchers from the Universities of Oxford,...

Material that moves like skin could improve wearable devices

A new material that moves like skin while preserving signal strength in electronics could enable the development of next-generation wearable devices with continuous, consistent...

What happens to your digital assets when you die?

Digital assets cover a broad range of items that exist in digital forms, such as blockchain-based finance, emails, photos held in the cloud, and social media accounts.