Physicists have developed a "quantum microphone" so sensitive it can measure individual particles of sound, called phonons. The device, developed through U.S. National Science Foundation-funded...

In a new study, researchers found owners of electric multi-cookers may be able to add another use to its list of functions: sanitization of...

Advance could help doctors choose the right drug at the right dose for the right person. Engineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and...

Scientists have demonstrated the first electrically injected laser made with germanium tin. Used as a semiconducting material for circuits on electronic devices, the diode laser...

Human hair is 50 times softer than steel, yet it can chip away a razor's edge, a new study shows. Razors, scalpels, and knives are...

Today's brain implants already connect the nervous system to electronic devices to help people with spinal cord injuries regain some motor control. But they...

Smart home technologies are marketed to enhance your home and make life easier. However, UK consumers are not convinced that they can trust the privacy...

In a new study, researchers found when people seek emergency care for shortness of breath, a routine electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) enhanced by artificial...

Demand for integrated energy storage devices is growing rapidly as people rely more and more on portable and wireless electronics, and the global need...

A solar cell made with perovskite, shown here, show promise as an energy-efficient, scalable and longer-lasting way to create solar panels. When it comes to...

In tests, the hybrid solar energy converter demonstrated 85.1% efficiency. Researchers project it to have a system levelized cost of 3 cents per kilowatt-hour. A...

Semiconductors are important materials in numerous functional applications such as digital and analog electronics, solar cells, LEDs, and lasers. Semiconducting alloys are particularly useful for...