Scientists tackle high battery costs to make electric vehicles more affordable

As we try to use less oil and gas to help the environment, electric cars are becoming more popular. But there's a big problem: they...

New AI-powered wearable device could help people without a voice speak again

Imagine a world where people who can't speak due to illness or surgery get a new chance to talk, thanks to a tiny, smart...

Can you get electrocuted by an electric vehicle?

Electric cars, scooters and bikes are everywhere. Are they safe? A Northeastern expert breaks down the safety of EV and lithium-ion batteries when they encounter...

New diamond chip could power electronics in extreme conditions

Scientists have made a groundbreaking leap in electronics by creating a diamond-based transistor, a tiny switch that controls the flow of electricity in devices. This...

This quadrupedal robot can do parkour and navigate disaster zones

In the world of robotics, a four-legged robot named ANYmal is taking impressive strides forward. Originally known for its ability to tackle the rocky paths...

This revolutionary truck design could save car passengers

Imagine a world where the fear of a car crashing into a truck isn't accompanied by the worst possible outcomes. Researchers at Chalmers University of...

Scientists find energy-saving way to create next-gen microelectronics

In the world of technology, making electronic devices smaller and more powerful is a continuous goal. However, these tiny devices, known as microelectronics, face a...

Study finds limits on how much energy electromagnetics can absorb

Electrical engineers at Duke University have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the maximum amount of electromagnetic energy that a transparent material of a certain...

This quadrupedal robot can do parkour and navigate disaster zones

In the world of robotics, a four-legged robot named ANYmal is taking impressive strides forward. Originally known for its ability to tackle the rocky paths...

Brighter and longer-lasting screens on the horizon

In a recent leap forward for display technology, researchers have discovered a way to improve the efficiency and lifespan of blue organic light-emitting diodes...

Collaborative cooking with home robots and humans

Researchers at Cornell University have made a significant leap forward in the world of home robotics with the development of MOSAIC, a sophisticated system...

Scientists unveil game-changing microscale 3D printing technique

In a groundbreaking stride at Stanford University, researchers have unveiled a novel microscale 3D printing technique, propelling the possibilities in medicine, manufacturing, research, and...

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Robots can read human emotions in real-time

Robots can read human emotions in real-time

In a new study, researchers improved artificial intelligence (AI) in interactive video games and said that robots could read humans’ feelings in real-time. The study...
Caffeine could help solar cells work better!

Caffeine could help solar cells work better!

Adding caffeine to perovskite solar cells could help make them commercially viable because the chemical improves their ability to withstand sustained heat from sunlight. In...

How scientists use cold magic to control magnet waves

Have you ever wondered what powers your gadgets, like phones and computers? Inside, there are tiny parts that move electric currents to make things work. But...

New tech could harvest water around the clock without energy input

Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense. Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water...

Why are so many robots white?

Problems of racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence algorithms and the data used to train large language models like ChatGPT have drawn the...