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Researchers create world's smallest LEDs with perovskite technology, achieving record pixel density (Image source: Zhejiang University)

Nano-scale perovskite LEDs shatter size and efficiency records for next-gen displays

Chinese and British scientists have developed revolutionary nano-scale perovskite LEDs measuring just 90 nanometers across while maintaining 20 percent efficiency at extremely small sizes.

Nathan Ali, 26 Mar 2025 18:56

Chinese scientists create solid-state DUV laser that could transform chipmaking. Pictured: Workers working inside ASML's cleanroom (Image source: ASML)

Chinese scientists develop solid-state DUV laser for semiconductor lithography

Chinese scientists develop solid-state 193 nm laser for semiconductor manufacturing, potentially replacing toxic gas-based systems with safer technology—though significant power scaling challenges remain.

Nathan Ali, 24 Mar 2025 14:40

23andMe was founded in 2006 as a health startup before going public in 2021. (Image source: 23andMe)

23andMe files for bankruptcy, appoints interim CEO

23andMe has announced it has filed for bankruptcy and will be accepting bids once the court grants its request. The company, which has faced financial challenges for a few years now, has also appointed an interim CEO.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Mar 2025 13:30

Quantum computing is stepping into the light—literally. With photonic qubits enabling faster, more efficient processing at room temperature, innovations like the Aurora quantum computer push the boundaries of what’s possible. (Image Source : Xanadu)

Light-speed logic: The photonic future of quantum computing

CheckMag In the rapidly evolving realm of quantum computing, photonic systems—those that utilize light particles, or photons, for data processing—are emerging as a promising frontier. Unlike traditional quantum computers that rely on super...

Santiago Nino, 23 Mar 2025 21:30

Los Alamos National Laboratory develops "Spacecraft Speedometer" to enhance satellite tracking in congested orbits. Pictured: Engineers working on NASA's GRACE-FO satellite (Image source: NASA)

"Spacecraft Speedometer" provides real-time velocity tracking for autonomous satellite management

Scientists develop "Spacecraft Speedometer" to track satellite velocity in real-time, improving space traffic management. The innovative device uses plasma spectrometers to deliver continuous velocity readings even when GPS and gr...

Nathan Ali, 20 Mar 2025 21:22

Oxford BioTherapeutics and Roche announce strategic partnership for cancer therapeutics (Image source: Julia Koblitz, Unsplash)

Roche teams with Oxford BioTherapeutics to develop antibody cancer treatments

Oxford BioTherapeutics partners with Roche in a deal worth potentially over $1 billion to develop novel cancer antibody treatments.

Nathan Ali, 20 Mar 2025 20:56

A promotional image for Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip being held in a human palm. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft promises more proof amidst scrutiny over its Quantum claims

Microsoft is facing criticism from the scientific community over Majorana 1, with many researchers unconvinced about the company's breakthroughs. The Redmond technology giant previously retracted a similar paper published in 2018....

Rohith Bhaskar, 12 Mar 2025 11:15

The e-Taste technology developed by Ohio State University is designed to simulate tastes. (Image source: DallE3)

A new sense for gaming: e-Taste promises flavor simulation for ultimate immersion

A technology from Ohio State University uses a bio-integrated interface to simulate taste. This could take immersion in gaming and VR to a new level while offering potential for various other applications.

Marius Müller, 10 Mar 2025 15:11

Collapsed turbine in the Frontier II wind farm, in Oklahoma. (Image source: Kildare Fire Department)

Wind turbine collapses in unknown circumstances in Oklahoma

The operator stated that the site is secure, and the farm is operational. However, the windmill manufacturer started an investigation to establish the circumstances of the collapse.

Daniela Morales Soler, 09 Mar 2025 20:24

Atlas sorts parts. (Image source: Boston Dynamics)

Robotics: Boston Dynamics shows progress in development of Atlas

In a new video, Boston Dynamics demonstrates Atlas' progress with accompanying explanations. Viewers will also notice that the robot has suffered a few injuries.

Andreas Sebayang, 07 Mar 2025 09:03

West, the tokamak used by CEA to run the experiment. (Image source: CEA)

New milestone for nuclear fusion: Reactor breaks record for plasma longevity

French researchers managed to keep plasma stable for 22 minutes, a 25% improvement over the previous record. Scientists are working to bump that up to several hours to make nuclear fusion power generators viable.

Daniela Morales Soler, 03 Mar 2025 11:10

The humanoid robot G1 from Unitree impresses with authentic kung fu moves. (Image source: YouTube / Unitree Robotics)

Kung Fu robot: Unitree G1 impresses with spinning kicks and more

In a recently published video, the Unitree G1 showed that humanoid robots can already do much more than simple sorting tasks. The G1 impressed with authentic kung fu moves - including a spin kick.

Marius Müller, 01 Mar 2025 19:47

Fudan University researchers develop AI-powered blood test to predict disease risk years in advance. (Image source: Louis Reed, Unsplash)

AI-powered blood test predicts diseases 15 years before symptoms appear

A new AI-powered blood test can predict diseases up to 15 years before symptoms appear. Once commercialized, this screening could cost as little as $5–$10, making early detection more accessible to everyone.

Nathan Ali, 25 Feb 2025 06:49

AI meets gaming: gamers help to discover unknown marine life (Image source: MBARI)

From gaming consoles to the deep ocean: Gamers train AI for underwater missions

Gamers are helping to train an AI robot - together with MiniROV, gaming is contributing to the exploration of unknown marine life in the deep sea. The innovative project cleverly combines citizen science and gamification to advanc...

Nicole Dominikowski, 16 Feb 2025 18:29

Red blood cells forming rouleaux. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Researchers claim effect of smartphones on blood cells can be detected using ultrasound

Smartphone use has become linked to potentially negative effects on human blood flow in some scientific studies. They arise in as little as five minutes of exposure to such a device, and to an extent that they show up in ultrasoun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2025 16:48

Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton improves woman's gait seven years post-stroke. (Image source: Wandercraft)

Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton improves woman's walking ability seven years after stroke

A study of a 64-year-old woman, who was paralyzed on the left side of her body seven years ago following a stroke, found improvement in her walking ability after a month of rehabilitation using the Wandercraft Atalante X exoskelet...

David Chien, 16 Feb 2025 00:22

The WalkOn F1 is a next-gen exoskeleton that allows users to put it on, and walk, unaided, increasing independence for paraplegic users (Image Source : Exoskeleton lab @KAIST - Edited)

Next-gen exoskeleton walks to its users—suits up automatically

CheckMag For people with complete paralysis, the dream of walking independently has often remained just that—a dream. But researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have turned that dream into reality wit...

Santiago Nino, 15 Feb 2025 18:43

Simple but effective: All it takes is sunlight and CO₂. (Image source: University of Cambridge/Sayan Kar)

Converting CO2 into sunlight: Sustainable fuel in sight

A portable, completely self-sufficient and scalable generator built by Cambridge University researchers demonstrates how CO₂ can be converted and ultimately recycled. The advantages over carbon capture and storage schemes are enor...

Mario Petzold, 15 Feb 2025 10:58

Four separate rooms with varying degrees of coverage with transparent solar panels were used. (Image source: Murdoch University)

Transparent solar cells cut greenhouse power consumption in half

The potential for transparent solar cells to be used in large parts of the world is huge. Not only do they provide energy directly, but they are also conducive to the healthy growth of certain plants and reduce water usage.

Mario Petzold, 12 Feb 2025 05:34

Rosatom's new plasma engine could enable 30-day Mars missions (Image source: Rosatom)

Rosatom's new plasma engine could potentially cut Mars travel time to 60 days

Russia's Rosatom unveils a breakthrough plasma electric rocket engine that could transform space travel, potentially reducing Mars journey times from one year to just 30-60 days.

Nathan Ali, 11 Feb 2025 21:12

Lonestar prepares the Freedom RaaS lunar data center for spaceflight. (Image source: Lonestar Data Holdings)

Lonestar prepares Freedom lunar data center for space launch

Lonestar Data Holdings has tested the integration of its Freedom lunar data center with the Intuitive Machines IM-2 Athena mission lander in preparation for a first quarter SpaceX moon mission.

David Chien, 11 Feb 2025 00:13

Even a decent heat pump can be beaten in terms of efficiency (Image source: Aszak via Pixabay)

Competition for fridges and heat pumps: Thermogalvanic cell is three times more efficient

No compressor, no displacement, no thermodynamic cycle. Researchers have found a method that could make cooling and heating much more efficient.

Mario Petzold, 07 Feb 2025 22:32

On February 12, NASA will broadcast live from the ISS for the first time. (Image source: DallE3)

NASA’s first-ever Twitch stream to broadcast live from the ISS

Next week, NASA will host its first-ever Twitch livestream from the ISS, aiming to spark interest in space exploration among a young, tech-savvy audience.

Marius Müller, 07 Feb 2025 19:38

Sibel partners with Maruho to commercialize the ADAM anti-scratching AI wearable for dermatitis sufferers. (Image source: Sibel Health)

Sibel Health partners with Maruho to commercialize an AI wearable that reduces scratching among eczema sufferers

Sibel Health has partnered with Maruho to commercialize an anti-itching wearable designed for atopic dermatitis sufferers. The AI wearable actively monitors for signs of pruritus and activates haptic feedback to reduce the urge to...

David Chien, 07 Feb 2025 00:14

Paper-thin yet highly efficient: A tandem solar cell with perovskite and CIGS. (Image source: G. Farias Basulto/HZB)

Thin-film solar cell achieves record efficiency

These CIGS cells are flexible and require only a fraction of the material used for silicon solar cells. Combining them with perovskite significantly improves their efficiency.

Mario Petzold, 06 Feb 2025 15:29

As soon as the difference in altitude is sufficient, a pumped storage plant is conceivable. (Image source: Australian National University)

Global electricity storage potential greater than electricity demand

Pumped storage power plants for storage instead of batteries or accumulators? These offer a number of advantages, including location flexibility, minimal harm to existing ecosystems and a way of conveniently storing electricity pr...

Mario Petzold, 04 Feb 2025 05:59

DeepSeek AI is all the rage due to its efficiency (Image source: Google)

DeepSeek AI clone called TinyZero has been developed for just $30

It can be made even cheaper. PhD students from Berkeley have created an AI that supposedly is comparable to DeepSeek's R1-Zero model. Allegedly, the entire AI has been developed for a grand total of just $30.

Mario Petzold, 31 Jan 2025 21:49

The Clipper Eris. (Image source: Solvang ASA)

Solvang: Cargo ship collects its own CO₂ emissions via onboard carbon capture and storage system

Solvang's Clipper Eris is now equipped with an "Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage" system, which is designed to collect and store a significant proportion of the cargo ship's CO₂ emissions. It is also a test run for other ships....

Andreas Sebayang, 30 Jan 2025 00:21

AI-model Qwen 2.5 stands victorious over Deepseek (Image Source: AI Generated)

Alibaba's AI model Qwen 2.5 Max emerges victorious over Deepseek

Just off the cusp of Deepseek's release, Alibaba's latest version of Qwen 2.5 Max has provided better test results than all other AI models, claiming the throne from the fledgling Deepseek.

Santiago Nino, 30 Jan 2025 00:15

Graphene semiconductors inch closer to becoming reality

CheckMag The computing world may have just entered a new era, thanks to the development of the world’s first graphene-based semiconductor. This breakthrough could reshape our technological landscape, setting the stage for a future of quant...

Santiago Nino, 28 Jan 2025 19:52

Short circuits, punctures, heat — the aluminum-ion solid-state battery is extremely robust (Image source: ACS)

Aluminum solid-state battery retains 99% capacity after 10,000 charging cycles

In addition to the remarkable longevity, the study claims that charging efficiency, operational safety and recyclability are also major strengths of this new solid-state battery. At first glance, the energy storage disappoints in ...

Mario Petzold, 27 Jan 2025 20:44

China's open-source AI DeepSeek is a competitor to OpenAI (Image source: Imagen3)

China's free open-source AI DeepSeek is a serious threat to OpenAI's ChatGPT and other AI models

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, initially planned to develop artificial intelligence on an open-source basis. However, no source code for current OpenAI models has been made available thus far. DeepSeek from China takes a comp...

Marc Herter, 27 Jan 2025 18:57

Linalool can be made from lavender and is more than just a fragrance as it can be used for NaS batteries (Image source: pixabay)

New long-lasting NaS battery is made with lavender oil

Making batteries from inexpensive and widely available materials is of particular interest for EV makers who are looking to reduce their production costs. This new energy storage could also contribute to the clean energy transitio...

Mario Petzold, 25 Jan 2025 20:44

A developer created a version of Snake that uses the individual red, green, and blue subpixels of a display. (Image source: Patrick Gillespie / YouTube)

Developer creates version of Snake using display subpixels

A developer by the name of Patrick Gillespie has developed what may be the smallest version of the classic game Snake ever made. Rather than displaying simple graphics, Gillespie's version of the game uses the individual subpixels...

Sam Medley, 25 Jan 2025 20:33

Samsung is working on optical glucose monitoring (Symbolic image, source: Marcus Herbrich)

Samsung discusses progress in non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, potential integration in wearables

Samsung spoked about optical sensing of glucose levels, highlighting that such a monitoring technique could potentially benefit from AI and provide a huge relief for various groups of people in their everyday lives, for example di...

Silvio Werner, 25 Jan 2025 14:19

Thanks to its large surface area, PEDOT can be used as an electricity storage device. (Image source: UCLA/Maher El-Kady)

Plastic supercapacitor breaks records for capacity and service life

PEDOT is a conductive polymer that protects electronics from static discharges, but it can also store electricity. So much and so often that it could conceivably be used as an energy storage device.

Mario Petzold, 25 Jan 2025 01:07

China to use lasers for power delivery in space (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

China might supply power to its spacecraft using moon-orbiting lasers

Since spacecraft left in the dark might need more power than what can be stored in the internal batteries during exposure to sunlight, China is considering transmitting power from orbit using laser wireless transmission. Moving be...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2025 15:37

Li-S solid-state battery schematics (Image source: Fraunhofer ISI/Renata Sas)

New LiS solid-state battery with glass electrolyte can be charged in 1 minute and is very durable

A collaboration of Chinese and German research teams shows the impressive potential of batteries with solid-state electrolytes. Their electrical properties are superior, at least in a lab setting.

Mario Petzold, 21 Jan 2025 00:57

Security vulnerability in Outlook. (Image source: Imagen3)

Vulnerability in Outlook allows hackers to potentially distribute malware via email

A new, critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows makes it possible for hackers to spread malicious code via emails. Simply viewing an email in the preview window is enough for the malware to take root. Microsoft has released sec...

Marc Herter, 16 Jan 2025 00:48

Satellites like Sentinel-1 need a reliable supply of electric energy (Image source: ESA/Mlabspace)

Research on lighter and better solar cells for space yields promising results

While silicon cells are destroyed by solar radiation, In-Ga cells are heavy and expensive. Therefore, it’s time for a better power supply in space, and positive effects on residential solar systems could follow.

Mario Petzold, 15 Jan 2025 22:21

A highly scaled up model of ruthenium on a graphite layer (Image source: University of Nottingham)

Hydrogen made from ammonia: Green fuel is easier to convert than expected

The fuel of the future is not just difficult to store and extremely volatile, but also highly explosive. A new catalyst with unique characteristics now offers a practical solution for this issue.

Mario Petzold, 13 Jan 2025 20:54

LLNL's new BAT laser technology could revolutionize EUV lithography with a 10x efficiency boost (Image source: ASML)

US next-gen BAT laser system aims for a 10x efficiency boost for EUV chip production

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is developing an innovative petawatt laser system that could revolutionize chip manufacturing. This cutting-edge technology, part of the $12 million BAT laser project, aims to be ten times mo...

Nathan Ali, 07 Jan 2025 12:21

High demands are placed on the connected capacitor in particular. (Image source: RLRC of Kyungpook National University)

Solar cell combined with supercapacitor provides power 24/7

Electricity from solar cells is not always a good fit for the power grid. It is either not needed at certain times or is too weak, for example, to charge an electric car. The direct integration of an ultracapacitor could be a solu...

Mario Petzold, 06 Jan 2025 00:03

From petrol to hydrogen to batteries in electric cars, there is always a certain risk of fire. (Image source: pixabay)

Fireproof lithium solid-state battery developed

High energy density meets increased risk of explosion. This applies to many batteries with a solid polymer electrolyte, namely solid-state batteries. A new development aims to change this without compromising on the advantages.

Mario Petzold, 05 Jan 2025 05:39

The plasma reactor's tiny capacity is supposed to increase (Image source: Douglas Levere, University of Buffalo)

Plasma reactor produces fuel of the future without CO₂ emissions

The production of ammonia is considered to be energy-intensive and harmful to the environment. However, the molecule is essential for global food production and a potential energy source for hydrogen-based systems.

Mario Petzold, 04 Jan 2025 01:34

Electric cars and other devices require safe and energy-dense batteries (Image source: HookyungLee via Pixabay)

New zinc battery outperforms lithium-ion batteries in every aspect

The newly developed battery is designed to be lighter, have a longer lifespan, and offer higher performance. Additionally, two new components could reduce the costs of energy storage and even enhance its safety.

Mario Petzold, 03 Jan 2025 22:01

For the first time, Figure AI has delivered its humanoid robot, Figure 02, to an undisclosed customer, according to the company. (Image source: YouTube / Figure)

Figure AI’s humanoid robot reaches its first customer

After showcasing its capabilities at a BMW plant, the humanoid robot Figure 02 has now been delivered to a customer for the first time. This marks a significant milestone for Figure AI, achieving rapid commercialization of its pro...

Marius Müller, 02 Jan 2025 15:38

Study reveals high levels of PFAS "forever chemicals" in premium smartwatch straps (Image source: Apple)

Popular smartwatch straps contain high levels of harmful PFAS chemicals that may cause cancer

A recent study has uncovered worrying levels of PFAS chemicals in some popular smartwatch bands, with certain samples packing over 1,000 ppb of PFHxA. Although the likelihood of significant absorption in everyday use might be low,...

Nathan Ali, 30 Dec 2024 14:08

Cornell University researchers create MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset prototype for mice. (Image source: Cornell University)

Cornell researchers develop MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset for mice using Raspberry Pi 4

The 3D-printed VR headset for mice runs the Godot game engine using a Raspberry Pi 4. During research experiments, mice can walk virtual worlds endlessly. MouseGoggles also eliminates the tedious task of building real mouse mazes.

David Chien, 29 Dec 2024 22:59

A visual depiction of turning a cancerous cell back into a healthy cell. (Image source: Generative AI/New Atlas)

New research explains how cancer cells can be transformed into normal cells again

BENEIN is a new computational model developed by KAIST that can reverse cancer cells into normal states by targeting key regulators, offering a potentially novel approach to safer, precision cancer therapies.

Anubhav Sharma, 28 Dec 2024 10:35

Science

Nano-scale perovskite LEDs shatter size and efficiency records for next-gen displays

Chinese scientists develop solid-state DUV laser for semiconductor lithography

23andMe files for bankruptcy, appoints interim CEO

Light-speed logic: The photonic future of quantum computing

"Spacecraft Speedometer" provides real-time velocity tracking for autonomous satellite management

Roche teams with Oxford BioTherapeutics to develop antibody cancer treatments

Microsoft promises more proof amidst scrutiny over its Quantum claims

A new sense for gaming: e-Taste promises flavor simulation for ultimate immersion

Wind turbine collapses in unknown circumstances in Oklahoma

Robotics: Boston Dynamics shows progress in development of Atlas

New milestone for nuclear fusion: Reactor breaks record for plasma longevity

Kung Fu robot: Unitree G1 impresses with spinning kicks and more

AI-powered blood test predicts diseases 15 years before symptoms appear

From gaming consoles to the deep ocean: Gamers train AI for underwater missions

Researchers claim effect of smartphones on blood cells can be detected using ultrasound

Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton improves woman's walking ability seven years after stroke

Next-gen exoskeleton walks to its users—suits up automatically

Converting CO2 into sunlight: Sustainable fuel in sight

Transparent solar cells cut greenhouse power consumption in half

Rosatom's new plasma engine could potentially cut Mars travel time to 60 days

Lonestar prepares Freedom lunar data center for space launch

Competition for fridges and heat pumps: Thermogalvanic cell is three times more efficient

NASA’s first-ever Twitch stream to broadcast live from the ISS

Sibel Health partners with Maruho to commercialize an AI wearable that reduces scratching among eczema sufferers

Thin-film solar cell achieves record efficiency

Global electricity storage potential greater than electricity demand

DeepSeek AI clone called TinyZero has been developed for just $30

Solvang: Cargo ship collects its own CO₂ emissions via onboard carbon capture and storage system

Alibaba's AI model Qwen 2.5 Max emerges victorious over Deepseek

Graphene semiconductors inch closer to becoming reality

Aluminum solid-state battery retains 99% capacity after 10,000 charging cycles

China's free open-source AI DeepSeek is a serious threat to OpenAI's ChatGPT and other AI models

New long-lasting NaS battery is made with lavender oil

Developer creates version of Snake using display subpixels

Samsung discusses progress in non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, potential integration in wearables

Plastic supercapacitor breaks records for capacity and service life

China might supply power to its spacecraft using moon-orbiting lasers

New LiS solid-state battery with glass electrolyte can be charged in 1 minute and is very durable

Vulnerability in Outlook allows hackers to potentially distribute malware via email

Research on lighter and better solar cells for space yields promising results

Hydrogen made from ammonia: Green fuel is easier to convert than expected

US next-gen BAT laser system aims for a 10x efficiency boost for EUV chip production

Solar cell combined with supercapacitor provides power 24/7

Fireproof lithium solid-state battery developed

Plasma reactor produces fuel of the future without CO₂ emissions

New zinc battery outperforms lithium-ion batteries in every aspect

Figure AI’s humanoid robot reaches its first customer

Popular smartwatch straps contain high levels of harmful PFAS chemicals that may cause cancer

Cornell researchers develop MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset for mice using Raspberry Pi 4

New research explains how cancer cells can be transformed into normal cells again

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