New sodium-based smart windows could block heat without darkening rooms

As cities around the world struggle with rising energy demand, controlling heat from sunlight has become a major challenge. A large portion of the heat...

Wireless data at 120 Gbps? Engineers say the future is already here

Engineers at the University of California, Irvine have created a new wireless transceiver that can send and receive data at speeds comparable to fiber-optic...

AI can detect prediabetes from ECG —no blood test needed

A new artificial intelligence tool called DiaCardia may soon make it possible to screen for prediabetes using only data from an electrocardiogram (ECG)—with no...

AI-powered blood test could predict type 2 diabetes early

Prediabetes is a condition that affects millions of people and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is a warning sign that the...

This new 3D printing system could change how cars, planes, and buildings are made

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a powerful new 3D-printing system that could transform how large...

This new off-grid filter could capture nanoplastics smaller than 50 nanometers

Tiny plastic particles are turning up almost everywhere, including in drinking water. Now, researchers in South Korea have developed a new filtration technology that can...

A one-atom-thick fix could finally unlock diamond electronics

Diamonds are famous for their beauty, but their real superpower may lie in electronics. Beyond sparkle, diamond is one of the toughest and most efficient...

Daily AI chat use linked to higher risk of depression

If you spend a lot of time chatting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini, you might want to take a...

AI could help spot skin cancer early—even before a doctor visit

What if skin cancer could be spotted early, even before you visit a doctor? Scientists at the University of Missouri are working on that...

Scientists create world’s smallest capacitor to measure motion at quantum level

Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) have created the world’s smallest capacitor—and while it may sound like a niche engineering feat, it...

Smart windows made from wood could slash energy bills and block UV rays

What if your window could block harmful UV rays, keep your home cooler or warmer, and adjust to sunlight all by itself—without using any...

New ultra-fast quantum device could power 6G communications

Scientists have taken an important step toward the ultra-fast technologies expected to power future 6G communications. A research team affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of...

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This compact camera is only the size of a salt grain

Researchers have developed an ultracompact camera the size of a coarse grain of salt. The system relies on a technology called a metasurface, which...

AI could help spot skin cancer early—even before a doctor visit

What if skin cancer could be spotted early, even before you visit a doctor? Scientists at the University of Missouri are working on that...

How researchers found a way to trick AI into rule-breaking

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have made a startling discovery in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They've managed to "jailbreak" AI...

Eye-tracking technology could help make driving safer

"Keep your eyes on the road." With the recent advances in vehicle-assisted safety technology and in-car displays, this old adage has a new meaning, thanks...

Scientists find revolutionary low-cost titanium armor for safer defense vehicles

Have you ever thought about how the tanks and armored vehicles used by the military are protected? Most of these land-based military vehicles use a...