A thermal metasurface is made of a single layer of nanostructured silicon (gray) on top of glass (blue) and a metal mirror (gold). The nanostructured surface is specifically tailored so that it thermally emits circularly…
With everything a smartphone can do these days, it’s often easy to overlook one of the device’s most basic functions: voice calls. Communicating by telephone has become more complicated in a world of robocalls and…
Researchers at the University of Illinois have created stretchable sensors that can monitor plant growth and transmit data remotely, overcoming initial challenges to potentially revolutionize agricultural practices on Earth and in space. Credit: NASA Marshall…
It’s really important to remember that the new Vision Pro, unlike other mixed-reality headsets, isn’t limited to entertainment and gaming. Compared to rivals, the device’s killer app is actually productivity. That is, after all, perhaps why…
New research into Airborne Wind Energy Systems, funded by a substantial EPSRC grant, seeks to harness high-altitude wind energy using drones, aiming to overcome challenges in system stability and enhance commercial viability, supporting the UK’s…
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the hiring of Mustafa Suleyman, a former co-founder of DeepMind, the AI startup acquired by Google in 2014. Suleyman will assume the role of executive vice president and CEO of Microsoft…
Researchers at NREL have developed a new type of LED that controls electron spin and emits polarized light at room temperature by combining chiral perovskite with a III-V semiconductor, potentially revolutionizing the field of optoelectronics….
Microsoft plans to quadruple its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in Spain, spending €1.95 billion ($2.1 billion) there in the next two years as part of CEO Satya Nadella’s commitment to promote…
Self-healing machines are becoming a reality, one generative AI (genAI) fault diagnosis tool at a time; one day, even your iPhone will tell you when it thinks it has a problem. That’s the logical next…
Recent research indicates that controlled inhalation of ultra-pure graphene oxide does not have short-term adverse effects on human lung or cardiovascular health, marking a significant step in safely harnessing graphene’s potential for various applications. Credit:…
