Robots with Feelings: New Robotic Skin Reproduces the Human Experiences of Touch and Pain
Chinese researchers have developed a novel "e-skin" that allows robots to mimic our ability to touch and feel pain.
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“Zentropy Theory” May Unlock Previously Impossible Electronics Based on Transparent Ceramics
New 'zentropy theory' based on quantum mechanics could unlock seemingly impossible electronic devices made with transparent ceramics.
“Bold and Creative Concepts” Wanted: If You Have a Cool Idea for a Space Base, You Could Win $20,000
The Aurelia Institute has launched the $20,000 Aurelia Prize in Design for Space Urbanism, seeking "bold and creative" space-based concepts.
This YouTube Creator Built a Camera That Shows You Don’t Need a Major Lab to Film Light in Motion
A YouTube creator working out of his garage has engineered something that is normally found only in major research facilities: a camera capable of filming a laser beam moving at the speed of light.
Creating Matter with Light: Breakthrough Method Creates Electrodes Using Visible Light
Scientists have announced a breakthrough method for manufacturing electrodes from conductive plastics using nothing but visible light.
Bionic Hand With Built-In Artificial Intelligence Moves Closer to Natural Human Function
Researchers at the University of Utah are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make this innovative bionic hand design more intuitive.
Breakthrough Transparent Material, MOCHI, Could Replace ‘Frozen Smoke’ as the Ultimate Heat Stopper
A new window-covering material called MOCHI that is almost completely transparent but blocks heat could significantly reduce on energy usage.
“This Material Can Heal Itself Over Thousands of Years”: MIT Scientists Have Deciphered the Ancient Mystery of Roman Concrete
MIT scientists have used modern technology to unravel the mysterious self-healing properties of ancient Roman concrete.
2,000-Year-Old ‘Hjortspring Boat’ Mystery May Point to Foreign Invaders, New Archaeological Clues Suggest
Scientists trying to unravel the mysterious origins of the 'Hjortspring Boat' found off the coast of Denmark have found tantalizing new clues
Moving Objects without Touching Them: Scientists Invent Chip that Generates Acoustic Waves as “Invisible Grabbers”
Viriginia Tech scientists have created a new electronic chip capable of moving objects without touching them thanks to acoustic waves.
Martian Colonies Could Be Built by Living Microbes That Produce Concrete Under Extreme Conditions, Scientists Say
Future Mars astronauts may use microbial life to produce the building materials for a permanent human colony on the Red Planet.
Engineered ‘Nanopores’ Displayed Learning-Like Traits in Recent Breakthrough Experiments, Scientists Say
A team of researchers from EPFL has discovered that biological nanopores exhibit electrical signal responses that resemble learning-like behavior.
“Magic-Angle” Graphene Superconductor Research May Herald “The Holy Grail of the Entire Field”
With a “magic-angle,” MIT researchers have discovered a new path to possible room temperature superconductivity.
From Spider-Like Walking Chairs to Emotionally Intelligent Cars, Toyota Unveils Game-Changing Futuristic Designs
Toyota recently unveiled a lineup of futuristic concepts—from a four-legged autonomous walking chair to emotion-responsive vehicles—that showcase the company’s bold vision for the future of mobility.
“Targeted Ultrasound Echolocation” Inspired by Bats is Helping This Engineer Develop Tiny Flying Robots That Navigate in Total Darkness
A robotics engineering professor is building tiny, autonomous flying robots that can use sound waves to navigate in total darkness like bats.
Quantum ‘Time Reversal’ Breakthrough Doubles the Accuracy of Optical Clocks, May Advance the Quest for Dark Matter
MIT researchers unlock a hidden effect to stabilize optical clocks, which may help advance the search for elusive phenomena like dark matter.
Shape-Shifting ‘Chinese Lantern’ Structure Could Pave the Way for the Next Generation of Adaptive Machines
Engineers have developed a 'Chinese lantern' structure that can shape-shift into various three-dimensional forms on command.
Researchers Can Now “Grow” Metals 20 Times Stronger Than Average Using This Breakthrough 3D Printing Technique
Researchers are "growing" metals and ceramics using 3D printing technology, producing hydrogel-based materials up to 20 times stronger than average.
Canadian Breakthrough Unveils Cost-Effective Method of Turning CO2 Pollution Into Useful Products
Scientists have created a catalyst that matches the performance of precious metals in turning carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide.
These 5 Geoengineering Ideas Won’t Save Humanity, and Will Probably Do More Harm Than Good
Top climate experts say that some geoengineering-based climate solutions may be cures worse than the disease.
“Quantum Adversaries”: New Quantum Computing Research Tackles Malicious Actors
Rice University computer scientists are tackling “quantum adversaries” who seek to exploit weaknesses in quantum computers purposely.
The Hidden Force of Avalanches: Physics Breakthrough Using X-ray Technology Tracks Complex Interactions for the First Time
Scientists armed with novel X-ray technology have confirmed a longstanding hypothesis that reveals the hidden forces behind avalanches.
Perovskite Laser Breakthrough May Crack the Code for Next-Generation Computing and Optical Communications
A major breakthrough in perovskite lasers, a promising yet elusive solution for integrating lasers into silicon chips, has been achieved.
These Cyborg Jellyfish Could Help Researchers Reach Inaccessible Ocean Depths and Inspire Future Deep Sea Vehicles
Cyborg jellyfish could soon help explore some of Earth’s most inaccessible ocean deaths, according to engineers at CU Boulder.
Researchers Just Created an Electron Beam Generator Using the Lead Tip of a Mechanical Pencil
Researchers have used the lead tip of a mechanical pencil to produce a low-cost, high-performance electron beam generator.
Scientists Say This “Strange Physics Mechanism” Could Enable Objects to Levitate on Sunlight
Scientists say a breakthrough nanofabricated device is capable of sunlight-driven propulsion in one of the most difficult-to-reach parts of Earth's atmosphere.
Scientists Turn to ‘Black Metal’ to Make Ultra-Powerful Solar Thermoelectric Generators
Scientists have created a solar thermoelectric generator covered with black metal that is 15 times more powerful than the best alternatives.
These ‘Acoustic Swarms’ of Tiny Intelligent Robots Can Self-Organize and Communicate Using Sound
These tiny microrobots use sound to self-organize, sense threats, and regenerate—offering a glimpse at future intelligent swarms.
Ultrafast Levitation Achieved in New Frictionless Device Developed by Japanese Researchers
Japanese researchers have developed a new method of ultrafast frictionless levitation, marking an engineering breakthrough.
Scientists Invent Record-Breaking Indoor Solar Panels That Could Make Batteries Obsolete
New indoor solar panels that are six times more energy efficient than current options could make batteries for home electronics obsolete.
Prometheus Announces Game-Changing Breakthrough in E-Fuels Direct Air Capture Technology
Prometheus Fuels has announced a breakthrough in e-fuel production that uses solar energy and carbon dioxide to make several varieties.
Engineers Invent “Cosmic Veil” That Could Revolutionize Energy Generation in Space
Engineers have announced the development of a "cosmic veil" they believe could dramatically improve energy generation in space.
“We Are Actually Very Close to This Science Fiction”: Meta-Optical Tech May Soon Enable ‘Projection-Glasses,’ Novel Cameras, and More
Australia’s ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems is working to overcome the limitations of optical technologies.
NASA’s “Hail Mary” Moment: Incredible Deep Space Surgery Saves JunoCam from Jupiter’s Fierce Radiation Fields
NASA successfully completed a rescue mission to save the JunoCam camera on the Juno spacecraft, only recently revealed.
Extreme Plasmons Breakthrough Makes Gamma-Ray Lasers and Future Multiverse Probes “Very Probable”
Engineers invent a material with extreme plasmons that could aid sci fi technologies like gamma ray lasers and tools to probe the multiverse
Common Elements: Everyday Iron Oxide Could Replace Rare-Earth Metals for Future Gadgets
A new study could mark a shift in our dependence on rare earth metals to simple iron oxide for all our future devices and gadgets.
DARPA-Funded Tech Unleashes Robots That Feed on Robots to Heal, Grow, and Evolve
DARPA-funded scientists have demonstrated a concept that sounds like a science fiction horror movie, which they call "robot metabolism."
“A Transformative Leap in Brain Imaging”: Innovative MRI System May Produce First Full Brain Connection Map
A new brain imaging system, Connectome 2.0, is far outperforming traditional MRIs in imaging microscopic brain structure disruptions.
Cancel Concrete: This Innovative New “Living” Building Material Eats Carbon Dioxide
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new living building material that pulls carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air.
Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink’s First Brain Interface Recipient, Reflects on Neurotechnology, Ethics, and Identity
In an exclusive interview, Noland Arbaugh discusses becoming the first person to receive Neuralink's brain-computer interface, The Link.
Scientists Achieve the “Impossible,” Unlocking Quantum Circuits Using Magnetic Graphene
Researchers reveal magnetic graphene supports quantum spin Hall states at zero field—paving the way for quantum spintronics.
Neuralink’s Blindsight BCI Targets Blindness, as Musk Teases “Superpower Situation”
Elon Musk says Neuralink will begin human trials focused on the first vision implants with its Blindsight technology within the next year.
Scientists Discover a New Type of Magnetism That Could Improve Computer Memory by “Orders of Magnitude”
The discovery of a new form of magnetism is a significant step toward “spintronic” memory chips, which could improve computing efficiency.
A Puzzling Seismic Pulse Has Been Traced to Secret Tsunamis in the Arctic Fjord
In September 2023, a seismic mystery began when an unusual seismic signal repeated every 90 seconds, creating a perplexing riddle until now.
First-Ever “Metalenses” Turn Invisible Light Visible and Are Dramatically Thinner Than Glass Lenses
Breakthrough ultrathin metalenses not only focus light like traditional lenses but also turn invisible light into visible light.
Scientists Invent a 2D Material with Exotic Properties Called ‘Glaphene’ that “Nature Does Not Make on its Own”
Scientists have invented a new two-dimensional (2D) material called 'glaphene' that combines the exotic properties of other materials.
Optical Breakthrough: Tunable ‘Metalenses’ Could Enable Realistic Holograms and Invisibility
An optical breakthrough in plastic metalenses designed to offer ultrafine control of light could enable realistic holograms and invisibility.
Breakthrough Metamaterial Leverages Sound Waves for Touch-Free Control of Submerged Objects
A newly developed metamaterial enables sound waves to manipulate objects underwater without any need for physical contact.
Hydrogen-Powered Jets Move Closer to Takeoff as RTX Breakthroughs Point to the Future of Flight
RTX engineers are pushing the limits of aviation technology, bringing hydrogen-powered technology to the aircraft industry.
Apple Taps Synchron to Explore Mind-Controlled iPhone Technology
Apple is reportedly working with brain-computer interface (BCI) company Synchron to develop technology that allows users to control their iPhones and other Apple devices using their minds.