Fundamental Design Flaw Leaves Bluetooth Devices Vulnerable to Hacking
New research has found a fundamental flaw in the way devices ‘talk’ to apps that leaves Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to hacking. Mobile apps that work…
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Hole-y Superconductor: Entirely New State of Matter Discovered
In a finding that reveals an entirely new state of matter, research published in the journal Science shows that Cooper pairs, electron duos that enable…
Converting Fat and Sewage Into Natural Gas More Efficiently
North Carolina State University researchers have developed what is, to date, the most efficient means of converting sewage sludge and restaurant grease into methane. After…
Tubulane Inspired Ultrahard Polymers Are Full of Holes, but Stop Bullets Better Than Solid Materials
Theoretical tubulanes inspire ultrahard polymers: Rice University-printed sample is full of holes, but stops bullets better than solid materials. A lightweight material full of holes…
Image Reconstruction From Human Brain Waves in Real-Time [Video]
Researchers from Russian corporation Neurobotics and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have found a way to visualize a person’s brain activity as actual…
Resolving the Enigma of Graphene Bending – “Everyone Disagreed, They Were Actually All Correct”
New research by engineers at the University of Illinois combines atomic-scale experimentation with computer modeling to determine how much energy it takes to bend multilayer…
New Artificial Intelligence Genetic Algorithm Automatically Evolves to Evade Internet Censorship
Researchers at the University of Maryland developed a new tool based on genetic evolution that automatically learned to evade censorship in China, India and Kazakhstan….
Artificial Magnetic Skin Ensures the Force Is With You [Video]
A magnetic skin that is safe and comfortable to wear could open the door to a wide range of wireless, remotely controlled applications. Who has…
Magnetic Building Blocks for Robotics – Can Be Assembled Into Shapes and Controlled by Magnetic Fields
ETH scientists have developed cube-shaped magnetic building blocks that can be assembled into two-dimensional shapes and controlled by an external magnetic field. They can be…
New Organic Solar Cells Set Efficiency World Record
A research team from Nuremberg and Erlangen has set a new record for the power conversion efficiency of organic photovoltaic modules (OPV). The scientists from…
Large Scale Integrated Circuits Produced in Printing Press Based on Organic Electrochemical Transistors
Researchers at Linköping University and RISE, Campus Norrköping, have shown for the first time that it is possible to print complete integrated circuits with more…
Cutting Edge Chip for Waking Up Small Wireless Devices Uses Only 0.000000022 Watts
A new power saving chip developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego could significantly reduce or eliminate the need to replace batteries…
Mountain Gravity Energy Storage – Environmental Long-Term Energy Storage
The storage of energy for long periods of time is subject to special challenges. An IIASA researcher proposes using a combination of Mountain Gravity Energy…
Inexpensive Sensor to Save Lives of Children, Pets Left in Vehicles
A small, inexpensive sensor could save lives by triggering an alarm when children or pets are left alone in vehicles. The new device, developed by…
Study Finds Free Internet Access Should Be a Basic Human Right
Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online – particularly in developing countries – lack meaningful ways…
Light-Based ‘Tractor Beam’ Precisely Assembles Nanoscale Structures
Modern construction is a precision endeavor. Builders must use components manufactured to meet specific standards — such as beams of a desired composition or rivets…
Autonomous Robotic Boats Improve Environmental Sampling at Sea
Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea: Robotic boats could more rapidly locate the most valuable sampling spots in uncharted waters. An autonomous robotic system…
New Infrared Detector For Viper-Like Night Vision
The ability to enhance night vision capabilities could have implications in improving what can be seen in space, in chemical and biological disaster areas, and…