The undo button for 3D printing has arrived—and it’s pure sci-fi come true
Traditional 3D printing works in only one direction: you add material layer by layer, and once something is printed, it stays that way.
If a...
New AI-driven LED tech could deliver stable wireless power for indoor IoT devices
As homes, offices, and factories fill with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the need for safe and flexible ways to power them is growing...
Scientists build millimeter-scale robots that move faster than ever before
In the 1980s, when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first invented, engineers imagined a future where robots could be shrunk to microscopic sizes.
Smaller robots promised...
New “energy sandwich” design could revolutionize solar power and lighting
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in controlling the atomic structure of halide perovskites, a promising class of materials that could change the future...
Tiny biological gates could power future ion-based computers
Scientists have discovered how microscopic pores made from proteins—tiny holes found in cell membranes—can act like electrical gates.
This finding could open the door to...
Spray 3D printing could reinvent how we build earthquake-proof buildings
Concrete 3D printing is revolutionizing the building industry by cutting costs and construction time.
However, most current systems use an extrusion-based method, laying down concrete...
Sweat-powered sticker could turn your coffee cup into a health tracker
Imagine checking your vitamin levels just by holding your morning coffee or orange juice—no needles, no batteries, and no extra effort.
Engineers at the University...
Scientists create eco-friendly way to recover lithium directly from used batteries
As electric vehicles become more common, the number of used batteries piling up around the world is rapidly increasing.
Recycling these batteries efficiently is a...
New material could make car speakers sound perfect for every passenger
Anyone who has turned up the music in a car knows that sound doesn’t always reach everyone the same way.
The driver might enjoy perfect...
The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000s dotcom crash—with some important differences
If last week's trillion-dollar slide of major tech stocks felt familiar, it's because we've been here before—when hype about innovation last ran headlong into...
Bacterial spores could create self-healing, sustainable building materials
Scientists are bringing the concept of “living materials” one step closer to reality by using one of nature’s toughest survivors—bacterial spores.
A team of researchers,...
Why self-driving car companies hide crash data—and how they could share it safely
Self-driving cars have been tested on public roads for decades, from San Francisco to Pittsburgh and beyond.
Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology promises safer roads and...
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Scientists develop new method for ultrahigh-resolution micro-LED displays
Micro light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) are the future of display technology, promising bright, energy-efficient screens for optical communication, augmented and virtual reality, and wearable devices.
A...
This clever 3D-printed device could stop dangerous vibrations in rotating machines
Rotating parts like boat propellers, turbines, and hydraulic pumps often face a serious problem: vibration caused by swirling currents of air or water.
These vibrations...
Amazing tiny robots use paper-folding trick to glide through the air
Scientists at the University of Washington have made some cool mini robots that change shape while flying down from the sky.
Imagine a paper airplane...
New algorithms could protect power grid from ‘internet of things’ attack
Last year, Princeton researchers identified a disturbing security flaw in which hackers could someday exploit internet-connected appliances to wreak havoc on the electrical grid.
Now,...
Scientists create new analog chip for ultra-precise, energy-efficient computing
In a world where digital technology dominates, a group of researchers has made a groundbreaking leap in the realm of analog computing.
Their latest creation?
A...