Super-thin clay filters could unlock hidden lithium in water
Lithium powers many parts of our modern world—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and military gear.
As demand for lithium continues to soar, countries...
Smart metals could make fighter jets lighter, faster, and more efficient
Fighter jets like the F/A-18 rely on powerful machines to fold their wings when parked on crowded aircraft carriers.
These systems are heavy and use...
Can ChatGPT really “see red”? What AI knows—and doesn’t—about color
New research explores how language-based AI understands color metaphors
ChatGPT, like other AI language models, is trained by analyzing billions of words.
It learns how words...
Why beeping cars might be making us worse drivers
Some safety warnings may backfire, study finds
If you’ve driven a newer car lately, you’ve probably heard a lot of beeps and alerts—warnings when you're...
New optical chip sends data 20 times faster—and uses almost no power
Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT require huge amounts of computing power—and with that, massive amounts of energy.
But researchers at the Center for Optics, Photonics...
Scientists create safer, cheaper way to store and transport hydrogen without high pressure
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a major breakthrough in hydrogen storage—a solid metal alloy that...
Scientists create cheaper lithium batteries without nickel or cobalt
A team of researchers from McGill University, working alongside experts from the U.S. and South Korea, has developed a new way to make lithium-ion...
Scientists shake 10-story steel building to test earthquake safety—and it passed
In a groundbreaking experiment, engineers have tested the tallest steel-framed building ever placed on an earthquake simulator—and it stood strong.
The 10-story, 100-foot structure was...
New smart sensor could sniff out indoor pollution—and heals itself
Many everyday items in your home—from candles and cleaning sprays to furniture and cosmetics—can release formaldehyde, a colorless, odorless gas that may pose health...
These animal-inspired robots could learn to walk on any terrain
In a breakthrough that brings us closer to robots that move like real animals, scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that lets...
Scientists 3D print electronics with plant-based plastic and pencil graphite
As electronics become smaller, lighter, and more flexible—think smartphones, fitness trackers, and wireless earbuds—researchers are also looking for ways to make these devices more...
Giant liquid mirrors could revolutionize the hunt for habitable worlds
Imagine a space telescope with a mirror stretching 50 meters across!
That's larger than the width of a U.K. soccer field and nearly eight times...
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Fracking prompts global spike in atmospheric methane
Methane has been rising rapidly in the atmosphere over the past decade, contributing to global climate change.
Unlike the late 20th century when the...
Scientists develop lithium–sulfur battery that charges fully in 12 minutes
A team of researchers has made a major breakthrough in battery technology, creating a lithium–sulfur battery that can fully charge in just 12 minutes...
This robot could perch and carry objects like a bird
Like snowflakes, no two branches are alike.
They can differ in size, shape and texture; some might be wet or moss-covered or bursting with offshoots.
And...
Will a ban on personalized ads reduce our app choices? Here’s what a study...
We all love our smartphone apps, right? Most of them are free and make our lives easier or more fun.
But have you ever wondered...
This pufferfish like robot could help drones fly safely
If you get too close to a pufferfish, this undersea creature will blow up like a balloon to scare you away.
Now, a team of...