Tech

‘Fireproof’ batteries create their own internal firewall when the heat is on

Years of research and development, precision manufacturing, extreme testing, constant monitoring, and dozens of failsafes all go into preventing thermal runaway in batteries. Now,...

A Strange Quantum Effect Could Power Future Electronics Without Batteries

Researchers have uncovered a way to manipulate a quantum phenomenon within advanced materials by leveraging subtle internal features such as defects and vibrations. A new...

Semicircular wings give Cyclone VTOL a different kind of lift

We’ve seen lots of designs for vertical take-off and landing vehicles over the years, but none are quite as striking as the wings on...

New cold-hardy electrolyte could potentially double battery range of EVs

White walkers can’t have EVs. Not because they are lifeless zombies who probably can’t drive, but because the extreme cold of the north would...

Physicists Observe Matter in Two Places at Once in Mind-Bending Quantum Experiment

ANU researchers show that atoms can exhibit quantum entanglement, advancing efforts to unify physics. Quantum physicists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a...

Quantum Batteries Edge Closer to Reality With New Breakthrough

A new quantum battery prototype demonstrates fast, scalable charging using quantum effects, bringing the technology closer to real-world energy applications. Scientists have developed a proof-of-concept...

Scientists Create Tiny “Nanolaser” That Could Revolutionize Future Computers

Researchers have created an ultra-compact nanolaser that could transform how data moves within microchips, replacing electrical signals with light. The idea of computers communicating with...

100x Less Power: The Breakthrough That Could Solve AI’s Massive Energy Crisis

Artificial intelligence is not just changing software. It is also driving a sharp rise in electricity use. In the United States alone, AI systems...

New Carbon Nanotube Coating Could Supercharge 6G Technology

Ultrathin nanotube films absorb terahertz waves, boosting 6G performance and enabling advanced shielding and medical applications. Researchers at Skoltech, working with colleagues from KTH Royal...

Omnidirectional propulsion system makes for super-nimble drones

Up, up, and away! That’s the flight sequence for most commercially available drones. However, for drones powered by Aerix Systems’ proprietary omnidirectional propulsion technology,...

A 200-year-old light trick just transformed quantum encryption

“Our research focuses on quantum key distribution (QKD) -- a technology that uses single photons to establish a secure cryptographic key between two parties,”...

RESCUBE: A Reinforced Fold-Up Steel Structure

Mifram Security on April 1 highlighted the rapid-deployment capabilities of its ResCube indoor protection system, an innovative foldable steel shelter designed for Israeli homes...

New supercool alloy could take the heat off helium-3

The heated race to achieve the extreme cold that quantum technologies demand may have a frontrunner. Chinese scientists have developed an alloy that almost...

New Quantum Mechanism Boosts Energy Transfer in Nanomaterials

A newly identified mechanism reveals how proton motion can subtly yet powerfully influence triplet energy transfer in advanced materials. In chemistry, some of the most...

Sawdust may be put to use in flame-stopping building panels

When most people think of fire-resistant materials, sawdust is probably one of the last things to come to mind. Scientists have now used it...

Mynaric to test laser communications terminals in ESA HydRON optical network demonstrations

MUNICH - Mynaric in Munich has been awarded a demonstration project by the European Space Agency (ESA) under Element 3 of its HydRON (High...