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Scientists have developed an ultra-thin metasurface chip that can precisely control light like a microscopic spotlight, converting invisible infrared light into visible light and directing it without…
Scientists have developed a new photonic chip that can generate entirely new colors of light from a single laser input—solving a long-standing challenge in nonlinear optics. Unlike traditional…
Scientists have developed an ultra-thin, flexible brain implant-almost like a second skin-that could dramatically change how humans interact with artificial intelligence by enabling more natural,…
Engineers at UCLA and UC Riverside have built a prototype “Ising machine” that works at room temperature by using networks of oscillators rather than standard digital logic to tackle complex…
Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have created a novel titanium alloy for 3D printing that is around 29–33% cheaper to produce than traditional Ti 6Al 4V, primarily by replacing costly…
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia have developed an innovative & eco friendly technique to recover ultra pure gold (over 99 %) from electronic waste & ore using a common pool…
MIT engineers have created a window-sized, passive water harvester using an origami-like hydrogel panel sealed behind a glass chamber with a cooling surface. This device absorbs water vapor from the…
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have created the first programmable photonic chip capable of training nonlinear neural networks using light, a breakthrough that could vastly accelerate AI…
EPFL researchers have developed a flexible auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that could restore hearing for patients who can't use cochlear implants. Unlike rigid ABIs, this soft device conforms to…
Researchers at DGIST have developed a safer and more durable lithium metal battery featuring a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte, suitable for applications ranging from electric vehicles to…
Researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of Birmingham have created a prototype liquid crystal lens designed to lower the risk of seizures. Published in Cell Reports Physical…
Researchers have developed an AI model that predicts atomic arrangements in crystal structures, streamlining the discovery of new materials for technologies like solar panels and computer chips.…
Researchers have created a new organic thermoelectric device capable of harvesting energy from ambient temperatures. Although thermoelectric devices are already used in various applications,…
AstroForge, a California-based company, is advancing its plans to commercialize space mining with the first private mission beyond the Earth-moon system. Its spacecraft, Vestri, will dock on an…
Researchers at Princeton University’s School of Engineering have developed a new 3D printing technique that significantly enhances concrete’s crack resistance. Led by assistant professor Reza Moini,…
MIT’s ultrasound sticker enables continuous monitoring of organ stiffness, revolutionizing the early detection of diseases such as liver and kidney failure. MIT engineers have developed a small…
EPFL researchers have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations than purified water,…
Researchers have advanced Na-ion battery technology by developing fast-charging capabilities and enhancing the negative electrode with organic materials, reducing reliance on rare, non-European…
What comes after the smartphone? The AI Pin by Humane is the first AI-powered device that can be controlled through voice commands and touch controls on the pad. Data is projected onto the hand using…
WIM, a robotic assist device by South Korean company WIRobotics, aids those with walking difficulties. Worn around the waist and legs, it reduces energy needed for walking by 20%, enabling longer…
Introducing the Naqi Neural Earbuds, a revolutionary creation that replaces brain implants. These earbuds give you complete control over a computer, allowing you to surf the internet and play games…
Crews have installed what's billed as the United States' first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street in Detroit. Copper inductive charging coils allow vehicles…
In a pivotal move, Saudi Arabia announces the establishment of its first financial center with unified accounting standards. Spearheaded by Abdul Aziz Al-Furaih, this initiative is set to elevate…
A patient dubbed “the real bionic woman” has become the first to receive a robotic limb fused with both her nervous and skeletal systems. Karin, a 50-year-old woman from Sweden, had the intelligent…
Researchers from UNIST and Nanyang Technological University have developed a Thermally Regenerative Electrochemical Cycle (TREC) system, offering a novel approach to convert low-grade heat into…
A novel reinforcement learning method, HuGE, developed by MIT, Harvard, and the University of Washington researchers, uses crowdsourced feedback to efficiently teach AI agents complex tasks, showing…
Scientists have developed innovative supramolecular memristors for nano-RRAM, demonstrating rapid resistance switching and non-volatile storage capabilities. This breakthrough paves the way for…
Light-Speed Calculations: New Photonic Chips Are Changing Wireless Communication New advanced photonic chips have been developed that optimize light transmission for optical wireless systems. These…
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Bart’s Hospital, and Cambridge University Hospital have developed a new CT scan to detect hormone-producing nodules in a gland, which is found in…
Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms or legs. In a study carried out in rats,…
A group of researchers from University of Oxford and Carnegie Mellon University has developed a breakthrough algorithm in secure communications using steganography, which involves hiding sensitive…
Australian researchers have uncovered an enzyme capable of transforming air into energy. The enzyme Huc utilizes small amounts of hydrogen in the air to generate an electrical current. Huc is a…
Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds by dispersing substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation…
Thanks to the boom in renewables, these days the limiting factor of the energy revolution is not power supply as much as power storage. Cleaner, greener batteries are needed to charge our cars,…
Solid State Semiconductor Solutions Innovative solid state semiconductor solutions can sustainably transform and revolutionize cooling and heating using the thermoelectric approach. This solid state…
