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Ultrasound and AI turn off-the-shelf smartwatch into full-body tracker without cameras

For the first time, researchers can track the movement of a person's entire body with ultrasonic sound waves, using just an off-the-shelf smartwatch and a lightweight artificial intelligence model—all while ensuring privacy ...

13 hours ago

Electronics & Semiconductors

Engineers challenge 90-year limitation in digital audio sensing

What does a faint heartbeat have in common with a thunderous concert? Both present a challenge for digital technology: capturing the quietest details without losing the loudest sounds.

14 hours ago

3D-printed robotic frog swims using six artificial muscles powered by light

A small robotic frog developed at Aarhus University can swim using six artificial muscles activated by light. Behind the achievement is a systematic approach that could help researchers develop muscles for the next generation ...

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Inspired by networks found in nature, engineers design stronger, more resilient 'metamaterials'

Order has long been the rule in the design of synthetic "metamaterials," which have internal structures that give the whole material exceptional properties not found in nature.

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Sri Lanka launches pilot of Chinese flying taxi service

Sri Lanka has authorized a Chinese manufacturer to begin testing a pilotless two-seater air taxi, authorities announced Wednesday at a flight demonstration in Colombo.

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Robotics

Extra robotic thumb lets wearers complete two-handed tasks with one hand

To complete many everyday tasks and chores, humans typically use both of their hands. For instance, when opening a bottle, they use one hand to hold the bottle and the other to twist its cap. Researchers at the University ...

Nov 10, 2026

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Consumer & Gadgets

Radar wristband turns your arm into a smartwatch trackpad

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed technology that turns a smartwatch user's forearm into a trackpad, allowing the user to scroll, zoom, click on icons and so on. The system relies on a radar system ...

Nov 10, 2026

AI, computer graphics and wave optics combine for more realistic holographic VR/AR displays

Combining computer graphics, wave optics and AI-based calibration, researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed two techniques that help holographic displays reproduce more natural changes in focus, perspective ...

Nov 10, 2026

China touts tech, AI cred at world Web Summit

China is flexing its technological muscles at the global Web Summit in Lisbon starting Tuesday, showcasing dancing robots and low-cost artificial intelligence models as Beijing weathers claims that it spied on the AI chip ...

Nov 10, 2026

Tuning giant surface potential in OLEDs can improve efficiency and lifespan

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) power many display screens, but their efficiency can be limited by energy lost inside the device. As organic layers are deposited, their molecules can align to create an internal electrical ...

Nov 10, 2026

Directional VR passwords improve recall with a sense of place

Researchers have demonstrated a new password authentication technique for use in virtual reality (VR) settings, which allows users to choose directions rather than numbers. The approach supports the same number of possible ...

Nov 9, 2026

Architected fillers: Shape becomes a design variable for composites

In a recent study, researchers in materials science at Tampere University challenged conventional composite filler shapes by introducing a different approach in which each particle's 3D geometry is designed first, then printed ...

Nov 9, 2026

Biomaterials could give photonic chips new ways to connect with living tissue

The relentless march of Moore's law is slowing as electronic circuits hit fundamental limits in speed and energy efficiency. The solution, many researchers believe, lies in photonics, using light instead of electrons to process ...

Nov 9, 2026

Advanced coating can alter a drone's radar signature

Drones have become a crucial element in modern security and defense. The ability to manipulate the signals reflected from drones—so that, for example, it is possible to fly close to a radar without being detected—is therefore ...

Nov 9, 2026

Newly-developed paint could keep your home cooler and lower energy bills

A special white paint developed at the University of South Florida could offer a new way to cool buildings, reduce energy consumption and lessen reliance on air conditioning. Created in the lab of Distinguished University ...

Nov 6, 2026

Engineers adapt laser physics trick to deliver heat on demand

When a process needs a burst of heat, a steady supply may not be enough. Storing thermal energy and delivering it quickly are challenges for applications such as sterilization, cleaning or starting up distillation systems. ...

Nov 6, 2026

Target fabrication achieves new precision through additive manufacturing

What happens when additive manufacturing meets target fabrication engineering? An impossibly small, submillimeter-scale cone that can be manufactured 10 times faster than before, enabling new target configurations for experiments ...

Nov 6, 2026

AI helps find better recipes for 3D-printing titanium parts

Engineers can 3D-print high-performance titanium parts for aircraft, medical implants and advanced machinery, but finding the right printing settings can still require costly and time-consuming trial and error. A new study ...

Nov 6, 2026

3D-printed chain mail and more: New method combines thick inks and patterned light for faster, finer structures

For decades, people using 3D printers have faced a tough decision: print quickly, print parts with fine features or print materials that meet performance requirements. Light-based 3D printers are fast and precise but limited ...

Nov 5, 2026

Rechargeable battery prototype runs on vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential for the body's proper functioning and is found in foods of animal origin. It is produced by certain bacteria that, in addition to being found in nature, are cultivated at industrial facilities for ...

Nov 5, 2026

Graphene networks help lithium-ion batteries store more energy and deliver more power

Making more efficient, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries has been a challenge for researchers because adding more mass to the batteries restricts how fast electricity and lithium ions can move. To overcome this challenge, ...

Nov 5, 2026

Our ears reveal our feelings: A step toward machines with super-emotional intelligence?

The muscles of the human ear reveal what and how we feel. This is the finding of Dr. Farah Corona-Strauss and Sophie Bonnaire, researchers at the Systems Neuroscience & Neurotechnology Unit in Saarbrücken and Homburg. Their ...

Nov 5, 2026

Autonomous microfactory turns digital files into DNA for power-free preservation

According to projections, the volume of digital data created, captured, copied and consumed worldwide will reach 175 zettabytes (ZB) in 2026. This is equivalent to the storage capacity of billions of hard drives, such as ...

Nov 5, 2026

New instrument at Brazil's Sirius accelerator enables researchers to observe solar cells in operation

Scientists at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Campinas, São Paulo state, developed an instrument for the Sirius particle accelerator that can observe the interior of solar cells on a nanoscale ...

Nov 5, 2026

Researchers teach football to AI models

The NFL has given Carnegie Mellon University researchers access to official film and on-field data to develop new technologies that can enhance the way coaches, players and fans annotate, analyze and understand games.

Nov 5, 2026

AI toolbox accelerates bioreactor simulations by up to 10,000 times

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PRISM helps robots move better by learning how forces and motion interact

17 hours ago

Shape-shifting rubber blades could make tidal power cheaper

18 hours ago

Robots gain 'muscle memory' for planning their next moves in milliseconds

19 hours ago

Organic semiconductor sheet enables light-driven water splitting without external voltage

14 hours ago

Most top mobile games in Japan still don't fully reveal loot box odds, despite decade-old industry rules

13 hours ago

New methods improve 3D scene reconstruction and robot mapping

18 hours ago

New test uses drilled hole to assess cracking resistance in airport asphalt

21 hours ago

Could new iron-based catalysts bring lithium-CO₂ batteries closer to reality?

22 hours ago

AI sharpens hurricane forecasts, but humans still call the shots

23 hours ago

Inspired by elephant trunks, shape-shifting robots bend, grab and team up

Nov 11, 2026

Geometric design framework builds intricate curves and looping bands from simple 3D shapes

Nov 10, 2026

Green hydrogen production has a bubble problem—new model reveals threshold for steep energy losses

Nov 10, 2026

Hybrid system could make cooling AI data centers cheaper and more efficient

Nov 10, 2026

Laser technique could slash emissions from solar panel recycling

Nov 10, 2026

Researchers remove 'speed bottleneck' in flash storage to help accelerate AI inference

Nov 10, 2026

Free software brings complex trade analysis to laptops

Nov 10, 2026

A new modeling approach could make it easier to predict home energy use

Nov 10, 2026

Data centers need power—lower-income rural residents pay the price

Nov 9, 2026

Fabric molds could bring material-saving concrete beams within reach

Nov 9, 2026

Miniaturized ion traps show promise of 3D printing for quantum-computing hardware

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the University of California (UC) Berkeley, UC Riverside and UC Santa Barbara have miniaturized quadrupole ion traps for the first time with 3D printing—a breakthrough ...

Sep 22, 2025

Portable printer developed for fabrication of origami devices

In the present times, origami-inspired three-dimensional (3D) devices are being developed, where a single sheet of material is folded into small devices. These devices are being developed for medical applications like stents ...

Sep 22, 2025

Japanese automaker Nissan is developing vehicles with self-driving technology

Japanese automaker Nissan is developing vehicles with self-driving technology as it works to turn around its struggling auto business.

Sep 22, 2025

Compact phononic circuits guide sound at gigahertz frequencies for chip-scale devices

Phononic circuits are emerging devices that can manipulate sound waves (i.e., phonons) in ways that resemble how electronic circuits control the flow of electrons. Instead of relying on wires, transistors and other common ...

Sep 19, 2025 feature

Clever device drastically reduces the vibration from rotating parts

An EPFL Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering has developed a device that significantly dampens the flow-induced vibration caused by rotating parts, such as those in boat propellers, turbines and hydraulic pumps. His device ...

Sep 19, 2025

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Two-stage framework reconstructs sharp 4D scenes from blurry handheld videos

Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) is a fascinating technique that creates three-dimensional (3D) representations of a scene from a set of two-dimensional (2D) images, captured from different angles. It works by training a deep ...

Sep 19, 2025

'Drop-printing' shows potential for constructing bioelectronic interfaces that conform to complex surfaces

With the rapid development of wearable electronics, neurorehabilitation, and brain-machine interfaces in recent years, there has been an urgent need for methods to conformally wrap thin-film electronic devices onto biological ...

Sep 19, 2025

A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals

Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehan's 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot.

Sep 19, 2025

Pioneering recipe for conductive plastics paves way for human bodies to go online

It's moldable, biocompatible and glitters like gold. Plastic that can conduct an electric charge is a material that can be used for everything from sensors that can monitor our health to self-cooling clothing or electronic ...

Sep 18, 2025

Next-generation cooling garments aim to combat rising global heat and health risks

Global warming poses a growing threat to human health and work performance. Currently, about 3.6 billion people worldwide live in areas highly susceptible to climate change. From 2000 to 2019, more than 480,000 heat-related ...

Sep 18, 2025

Uber Eats will soon launch US drone delivery in partnership with Flytrex

Uber Eats will soon be making some meal deliveries with drones.

Sep 18, 2025

A biocompatible and stretchable transistor for implantable devices

Recent technological advances have opened new possibilities for the development of advanced biomedical devices that could be implanted inside the human body. These devices could be used to monitor biological signals that ...

Sep 17, 2025 feature

Soft 'NeuroWorm' electrode allows wireless repositioning and stable neural monitoring

In brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and other neural implant systems, electrodes serve as the critical interface and are core sensors linking electronic devices with biological nervous systems. Most currently implanted electrodes ...

Sep 17, 2025

Artificial neurons become more advanced—and simpler—with conductive plastics

An artificial neuron made of conductive plastics that can perform advanced functions similar to those of biological nerve cells has been demonstrated by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. The results, published ...

Sep 17, 2025

Bending salty ice could be a power source of the future

For most of us, ice is a hazard. Whether it's making roads dangerously slippery or covering our sidewalks, this frozen form of water is something we often try to avoid. Yet, a discovery suggests that bending ice and adding ...

Sep 16, 2025 report

Biohybrid crawlers can be controlled using optogenetic techniques

The body movements performed by humans and other animals are known to be supported by several intricate biological and neural mechanisms. While roboticists have been trying to develop systems that emulate these mechanisms ...

Sep 16, 2025 feature

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Ultrasound and AI turn off-the-shelf smartwatch into full-body tracker without cameras

Engineers challenge 90-year limitation in digital audio sensing

Extra robotic thumb lets wearers complete two-handed tasks with one hand

Radar wristband turns your arm into a smartwatch trackpad

AI toolbox accelerates bioreactor simulations by up to 10,000 times

PRISM helps robots move better by learning how forces and motion interact

Shape-shifting rubber blades could make tidal power cheaper

Robots gain 'muscle memory' for planning their next moves in milliseconds

Organic semiconductor sheet enables light-driven water splitting without external voltage

Most top mobile games in Japan still don't fully reveal loot box odds, despite decade-old industry rules

New methods improve 3D scene reconstruction and robot mapping

New test uses drilled hole to assess cracking resistance in airport asphalt

Could new iron-based catalysts bring lithium-CO₂ batteries closer to reality?

AI sharpens hurricane forecasts, but humans still call the shots

Inspired by elephant trunks, shape-shifting robots bend, grab and team up

Geometric design framework builds intricate curves and looping bands from simple 3D shapes

Green hydrogen production has a bubble problem—new model reveals threshold for steep energy losses

Hybrid system could make cooling AI data centers cheaper and more efficient

Laser technique could slash emissions from solar panel recycling

Researchers remove 'speed bottleneck' in flash storage to help accelerate AI inference

Free software brings complex trade analysis to laptops

A new modeling approach could make it easier to predict home energy use

Data centers need power—lower-income rural residents pay the price

Fabric molds could bring material-saving concrete beams within reach

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