https://techxplore.com/rss-feed/hi-tech-news/ en-us The latest news on hi-tech, innovation and new inventions technology, computer news and information A team of engineers at Rice University and Kyung Hee University has developed a soft, shape-shifting mechanical surface that can respond to touch, sense its own movements and visually communicate changes in real time—an advance that could open new possibilities for human-machine interaction, wearable devices and immersive tactile displays. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-shifting-surface-morphs-real-generation.html Engineering Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:20:10 EDT news701957029 A digital lithography system capable of continuously patterning flexible substrates has been developed. The system integrates maskless digital lithography with roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing, allowing patterns to be generated without conventional photomasks. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-enabling-mass-production-flexible-electronic.html Electronics & Semiconductors Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:40:10 EDT news701954521 The result on his computer screen looked impossible. Late one night in 2009, Nate Orloff was alone in a laboratory, analyzing measurements from a set of experimental thin films sent to him by Darrell Schlom, the Tisch University Professor in Cornell University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-impossible-loss-tunable-dielectric-microwave.html Electronics & Semiconductors Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:20:01 EDT news701698635 A research team led by Prof. Seung Hwan Ko of Seoul National University College of Engineering's Department of Mechanical Engineering has developed an artificial skin technology that enables robots to sense temperature and pressure simultaneously, similar to human skin. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-artificial-skin-enables-robots-simultaneously.html Robotics Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:05 EDT news701693522 Transistors, small semiconductor-based switches that control the flow of electricity, are central components of all electronic devices, from computers to smartphones, wearables, sensors and smart appliances. Over the past decades, electronics engineers have been continuously working to boost the speed and performance of transistors while also reducing their size. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-dog-bone-2d-nanoribbon-transistors.html Electronics & Semiconductors Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:01 EDT news701690507 Microcapsules containing a reactive two-component adhesive can simplify bonding processes in industry and assembly while improving occupational safety. The adhesive is initially safely enclosed in capsules, contact with exposed reactive components can be reduced, and activation takes place only during pressing at room temperature. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam Science Park is looking for partners from industry and research who would like to contribute specific components, carrier materials or assembly processes for application-oriented testing. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-safer-adhesives-component-microcapsules-bond.html Engineering Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:03 EDT news701599201 Hydrogen can become a clever way to store renewable energy and power fuel cells—but this introduces the problem of what can store this hydrogen, in turn. Metal hydrides—solids that absorb hydrogen into their crystal structures—are promising candidates to safely hold large amounts of hydrogen and release it when needed. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-ai-physics-blueprint-hydrogen-storage.html Energy & Green Tech Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:40:03 EDT news701593658 In 1927, the term "picture element," later abbreviated to "pixel," appeared for the first time in the American technology magazine Wireless World. Today, pixels are everywhere: in computer screens and television sets, where they create colorful images, but also in cameras, where they capture images. In any case, however, they do one or the other—either they control light, as in the case of a display, or they analyze it in a camera sensor. Until now, there have been no pixels that could do both. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-pixel-paving-devices-function-camera.html Engineering Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:20:05 EDT news701539801 A research team led by Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, has uncovered new insight into how the brain senses movement. Their findings, published in Science Advances, could help improve sensation and movement for prosthetic limbs. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-neural-machine-interfaces-reveal-brain.html Hi Tech & Innovation Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:40:07 EDT news701533323 An ingredient that gives ice cream a creamier texture could make natural earthen materials like clay and sand easier to 3D print into durable structures, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-seaweed-based-ingredient-dirt-3d.html Energy & Green Tech Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:40:01 EDT news701426341 Researchers have developed a tiny, electrically tunable infrared filter that could help shrink bulky thermal sensing systems onto portable chips—a technology that could lead to handheld pollution detectors, compact multispectral cameras and next-generation chemical sensing devices. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-infrared-filter-pollution-disease.html Engineering Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:02 EDT news701416682 The global shortage of freshwater has become a critical challenge. Conventional water treatment relies heavily on fossil fuels and associated infrastructure, which can make it unsuitable for remote and harsh regions. In contrast, solar thermal evaporation is a promising alternative, but its application is limited by material performance and production constraints. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-3d-photothermal-higher-solar-evaporation.html Energy & Green Tech Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:20:04 EDT news701360385 Misjudge a curb or miss a step on the stairs, and there is a split second of panic as your foot doesn't land when you expect it to. That brief loss of pressure can be enough to throw off your balance entirely. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-haptic-insoles-forearm-band-substituting.html Engineering Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:40:01 EDT news701367483 Today's refrigerants, which are specialized working fluids used in air conditioners, refrigerators and heat pumps, come with a host of issues, including leakage, emissions concerns, flammability and limited reclamation of used refrigerants. However, a recent study by University of Notre Dame researchers published in Materials Horizons describes a promising alternative for next-generation cooling using thermoelectric technology, which has no moving parts and no gaseous refrigerants, allowing for zero leaks. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-ink-based-thermoelectric-technology-solution.html Engineering Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:01 EDT news701353148 The men's soccer World Cup presents a unique global opportunity to showcase new soccer technology—from boots and balls to digital systems designed to enhance both officiating accuracy and fan engagement. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-world-cup-technology-ref-cams.html Hi Tech & Innovation Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:20:02 EDT news701352908 For some time, researchers have used optical tweezers to manipulate tiny objects with incredible precision, using carefully controlled beams of laser light. So far, however, this technique has always come with strict limits on how much force it can exert. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-microgripper-bridges-gap-precision.html Engineering Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:01 EDT news701083327 Neuromorphic computing is a computing approach that mimics how the human brain works. Our gray matter is a marvel of nature, capable of handling huge volumes of data with incredible energy efficiency. While modern AI hardware is becoming better at processing complex tasks, it consumes vast amounts of energy. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-power-kind-chip-human-brain.html Hardware Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:20:03 EDT news701089243 It is a sobering fact that in the 21st century, 1 in 4 people still lack access to safe, clean drinking water, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The figures increase slightly during natural disasters, when infrastructure or supplies are damaged. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-powered-capsule-disinfects-unsafe.html Engineering Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:30:03 EDT news701009992 Barcode readers excel at quickly identifying groceries and other products. Could a similar idea work at industrial recycling facilities to make sorting different plastics quicker and more cost-effective? The answer, according to a University at Buffalo research team, is yes. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-scientists-transient-thermal-barcodes-plastic.html Energy & Green Tech Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:20:01 EDT news701079001 The squawks of macaws, the smell of wet earth after rain and a swirl of colors will transport visitors from a Los Angeles museum to the heart of the Amazon rainforest—or rather, an AI version of it. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-ai-museum-sights-rainforest.html Hi Tech & Innovation Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:10:01 EDT news701059952 Scientists have revolutionized the way metals are made by using lower and slower heating of alloys to control how atoms self-organize during material manufacturing. The discovery, published in Science by Monash University engineers in Australia, essentially rewrites what has been a century-old approach to alloy design. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-slower-atoms-selforganize-architectures-vastly.html Engineering Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:02 EDT news701019601 University of Adelaide researchers have developed a wearable glove that uses heat, touch and physical objects to transform data into a sensory experience. The prototype, called ThermoPhy, was developed as part of a remote internship run by the Australian Research Center for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE) at the University of Adelaide. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-wearable-glove-personal-insights.html Consumer & Gadgets Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:07 EDT news701012248 Wearable medical devices that monitor heart rate, respiration and joint movements for long periods without battery concerns, electronic skins that sense external stimuli like human skin, and soft robots made of flexible materials that move freely have all come one step closer to reality. KAIST researchers have developed a self-powered sensor (a sensor that generates electricity on its own without a battery) that can stretch up to 668% while producing stable electrical signals. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-stretchable-powered-sensor-stable-elongation.html Engineering Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:08 EDT news701011742 Scientists have developed a practical way to make ultra-black coatings to meet demand for trendy, luxury vehicles in China. The coating, described in a paper published in Matter & Light, is made up of a composite of carbon black pigment and carbon nanotubes. The resulting color is a deep jet black that also meets automotive standards, opening the door for car manufacturers to develop distinguished, high-end models in darker-than-ever hues. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-blacker-cars-darker.html Hi Tech & Innovation Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:16 EDT news700896962 Researchers have developed a new kind of lidar system that simultaneously measures the location, speed and material properties of objects in a scene. This type of information could be useful for applications such as robotics, autonomous driving and remote sensing. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-lidar-material-properties.html Hi Tech & Innovation Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:07 EDT news700902828 Around 15,000 startups from around Europe and beyond are showing off their wares at the VivaTech trade show in Paris until Saturday. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-paris-vivatech-fest.html Hi Tech & Innovation Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:02 EDT news700976196 Most of us have used the sniff test to decide whether a slightly expired bottle of milk or a week-old box of takeout is still good to eat. But while the human nose can be quite astute, it doesn't always catch everything. Each year, millions of people in the U.S. are sickened by food-borne pathogens that thrive in undercooked or spoiled food. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-electric-nose-food-bad.html Hi Tech & Innovation Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:20:03 EDT news700931540 The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Sharp Corp, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp, and TECHLAB Co, jointly reduced the total weight of a planar antenna for NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) applications by 47% (from 5.5 kilograms to 2.9 kilograms) through a new heat dissipation device design. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-dissipation-device-weight-reduction-terrestrial.html Telecom Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:40:07 EDT news700922281 Wearable exoskeletons can help reduce physical strain in the workplace and protect employees from injury, but the technology has yet to achieve widespread adoption. A new study published in PLOS One by engineers at The University of Texas at El Paso may explain why: The technology is still too complex and cumbersome for everyday use. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-ease-key-exoskeleton.html Engineering Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:05 EDT news700904761 The global semiconductor market is approaching US$1 trillion in annual sales, driven by growing demand for faster computers, smarter AI systems and more powerful electronic devices. Singapore, which produces one in 10 of the world's chips, has a direct stake in sustaining that trajectory. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-atom-thin-coating-tackles-key.html Electronics & Semiconductors Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:40:01 EDT news700903381