Scientists develop high-energy-density battery for clean energy storage

A team of researchers led by Prof. Yan Lifeng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has created a groundbreaking water-based...

New smart speaker could mute your room, shows study

Researchers have developed a fascinating new technology that can allow smart speakers to mute or control certain areas of a room, separating different conversations...

Innovative approach for lithium-ion battery recycling shows promise

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel, eco-friendly method for recycling spent Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) based on contact-electro-catalysis. This method, published...

New software can spot money laundering faster, study finds

Computer scientists have pioneered a groundbreaking tool that can detect money laundering with unprecedented speed and accuracy, scanning 50 million transactions in under a...

Smartphones use 3D light tricks to protect your information

In the world we live in, we are more connected than ever thanks to smartphones and the internet. However, with great connection comes great responsibility...

Solar cars could bring bright future for eco-friendly urban travel, shows study

The dream of establishing greener and more sustainable urban spaces is getting a boost with a new study examining the potential of solar-powered cars. This...

Scientists find way to turn waste sand into new concrete

In a significant breakthrough, researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed an innovative form of concrete, transforming waste sand from the metal casting...

ChatGPT can write university essays better than students, study finds

A recent paper in Scientific Reports reveals that ChatGPT, a conversational AI developed by OpenAI, could write answers to university-level questions that are as...

New catalyst could make energy storage easier and cheaper, shows study

Renewable energy, like wind and solar power, is great but it has a big challenge. What do you do when the sun doesn't shine or...

The future of cloud computing: No servers needed!

Cloud computing is when you use someone else's computers, usually big companies', to run your programs and store your stuff online. This helps you avoid...

Making virtual water flow like real: How new leap is revolutionizing virtual reality

Have you ever tried to imagine what it would be like to actually feel the splash of water while playing a video game or...

New trick helps get more energy from Earth’s heat

Geothermal energy is a cool way to make electricity using heat from deep inside the Earth. It's clean and good for our planet, but it's...

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Uranium in sea water: a renewable for nuclear energy

Uranium is a very heavy metal formed in supernovas (i.e. exploding stars) about 6.6 billion years ago. It is not common in the solar system,...

Scientists use quantum physics to secure wireless devices

Researchers report a method inspired by quantum physics to improve wireless device identification and protect device-to-device communication.

Google’s new congestion control algorithm does not treat data fairly, says new study

If the Internet had its own superhero, it might be the congestion control algorithm (CCA). CCAs are an essential piece of code Internet giants use...

Scientists make breakthrough in ion-conducting composite membranes

Scientists under the direction of Profs. Li Xianfeng and Zhang Huamin from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of...

Scientists create new super gel that is tough and stretchable

Do you ever wish plastic could be both strong and stretchy at the same time? Well, scientists have just made a big leap in creating...