When a kind-hearted engineer noticed his 89-year-old mentor was unsteady on his feet, he sprang into action and created a futuristic shoe which could one day help him – and scores of other older people – keep their balance. Peter … Continued
Fungi are best known for returning dead, organic matter to the Earth, but materials scientists are exploring whether they could someday help our bodies repair, in the form of special hydrogels. To play a role in biomedical settings, a hydrogel … Continued
Each dot in this image is a working quantum bit. Physicists at Caltech have just unveiled the world’s largest working array of quantum bits (qubits)—an astonishing grid of 6,100 individual cesium atoms, each precisely trapped using beams of laser light. … Continued
This was achieved by researchers in the US, who successfully transmitted this quantum information through more than 30 kilometers (about 18 miles) of fiber optic cable while regular internet traffic was also flowing through the same lines. Quantum teleportation is … Continued
Climate tipping points are thresholds in the Earth’s system that, once crossed, can lead to rapid and irreversible environmental changes. While 16 potential tipping elements have been identified—such as melting ice sheets and shifting ocean currents—much remains uncertain about when … Continued
Smartphones are becoming obsolete faster than ever. Most users now replace their devices every two to three years—even when the phones still function. Fueled by aggressive marketing and rapid tech advancements, this culture of constant upgrading has led to the … Continued
A novel low-cost polymer developed by a research team at Zhengzhou University has achieved an unprecedented 19.96% power conversion efficiency in organic solar cells (OSCs). This marks a significant leap forward for sustainable and affordable energy. “The exorbitant price of photoactive … Continued
The world’s first “biological computer” that fuses human brain cells with silicon hardware to form fluid neural networks has been commercially launched, ushering in a new age of AI technology. The CL1, from Australian company Cortical Labs, offers a whole … Continued
The longstanding boundary between digital illusion and tangible reality has begun to blur, thanks to a pioneering development in mixed reality technology. In a stunning advancement, scientists have unveiled holograms that can not only be seen but also physically touched … Continued
Scientists have activated the smallest particle accelerator ever built—a tiny device roughly the size of a coin. Scientists have activated the smallest particle accelerator ever built—a tiny device roughly the size of a coin. This advancement opens new doors for particle acceleration, … Continued
China is advancing a radical new rocket launch system – powered not by roaring engines but by electromagnetic force – that could propel satellites into orbit with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Galactic Energy, a private aerospace company, plans to debut … Continued
Amid a push around the country to ban cell phones and smartwatches in schools, the main opponents to such measures are parents who are seemingly addicted to talking to their children all day long. As the New York Times reports, schools where smart … Continued
Researchers just found common genes linked to autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anorexia. These disorders all share common genetic variants that influence brain development. Researchers found that these genetic differences impact multiple … Continued
In a groundbreaking achievement for space exploration, Chinese astronauts have successfully demonstrated artificial photosynthesis technology in orbit for the first time. This revolutionary experiment mimicked the natural process of photosynthesis by converting carbon dioxide and water into vital resources: oxygen … Continued
A team of researchers believe they may have a way of testing the hypothesis that consciousness in humans arises from entanglement within our brains. To do so would involve creating interfaces between human brains and quantum computers, and attempting to … Continued
A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries. This technology could also be used to cool electronic chips, helping smartphones and computers run more … Continued
Diamonds, renowned for their durability and beauty, are now being explored as a medium for long-term data storage. Think of a future where our distant descendants, perhaps even a new species evolved from humanity, could access and experience the history … Continued
The founders of Refik Anadol Studios are opening an immersive AI art museum in downtown Los Angeles. An image from Large Nature Model, in development for Dataland [Image: courtesy Refik Anadol Studio] The world’s first museum dedicated to artificial intelligence art … Continued
n 1896, the Swedish physicist Svante Arrhenius realized that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere — the phenomenon now called the greenhouse effect. Since then, increasingly sophisticated modern climate models have verified Arrhenius’ central conclusion: that every time the CO2 concentration … Continued
Researchers from the University of Oxford say they’ve developed a new, “multi-junction” technique to create a solar material that’s so thin it can be printed directly onto the surface of everyday objects, from cars, and smartphones, to backpacks. The findings … Continued