Why robots still can’t match animal speed and agility
Despite decades of research and millions of dollars in investment, robots still can't match the speed, endurance, or agility of many animals.
Dr. Max Donelan...
Scientists develop ‘on the fly’ data analysis method to boost X-ray microscopy
At the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, scientists have revolutionized X-ray microscopy with a new method that allows them to analyze data...
Scientists develop groundbreaking liquid metal energy storage for industrial heat
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are pioneering a groundbreaking high-temperature heat storage system that could dramatically change how industries use energy.
By...
Scientists unveil a new way to generate electricity from river and sea water mixing
Researchers have developed an exciting new way to produce electricity using the natural mixing of river water and sea water, a method known as...
Scientists enhance clean fuel production with a simple twist in material design
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have made a significant breakthrough in generating clean hydrogen fuel from water using sunlight.
Their innovative approach involves a...
Scientists develop ultra-thin and flexible perovskite solar cells
Researchers at JKU have made a significant breakthrough in solar technology with the development of ultra-thin and flexible solar cells made from a novel...
Flexible electronics take a leap forward with thin-film chip innovation
Researchers from KU Leuven and imec have made significant strides in advancing flexible electronics, a technology that could revolutionize how we use devices in...
Scientists unveil revolutionary holographic display for everyday eyewear
Thanks to advancements in 3D holographic technology, researchers from Princeton University are paving the way for a future where virtual and augmented reality can...
Scientists create new smart window with materials from potatoes, corn and beans
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have made a groundbreaking advancement in smart window technology, potentially making these energy-saving windows more affordable...
Scientists create new solid-state ionic thermoelectric generators for room temperature
Researchers have developed an innovative energy device that can transform heat directly into electricity using a process that involves special materials reacting at the...
New discovery: Light can cause water to evaporate without heat
Researchers at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery that light alone can cause water to evaporate, challenging the long-held belief that heat is necessary...
Scientists develop energy-smart bricks to avoid landfill
Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have teamed up with Visy, the country’s largest recycling company, to develop a new type of brick made...
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This autonomous boat could map underwater terrain
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have constructed a fully autonomous boat capable of carrying out bathymetric surveys, which involve mapping...
This smart shirt could monitor your heart in real time
There’s no need to don uncomfortable smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfy shirt can do a better job.
That’s the...
Scientists boost efficiency of next-generation solar cell material to 25%
Perovskites are a leading candidate for eventually replacing silicon as the material of choice for solar panels.
They offer the potential for low-cost, low-temperature manufacturing...
Drones deliver heart-saving aid faster than ambulances
Cardiac arrest is a severe medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating, requiring immediate intervention. Timely use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)...
AI can spot hidden heart disease from ECG photos
A novel deep learning application has been developed to provide an automated screening method for Left Ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction, a condition that significantly...