Delaying the net zero transition could impose significant economic costs
Delayed and disorderly energy transitions will threaten economic and financial stability whilst also increasing the economic risks from climate change, according to a new study. Conversely, transitions...
View ArticleNew type of quantum computer studies the dance of elementary particles
The study of elementary particles and forces is of central importance to our understanding of the universe. Now a team of physicists shows how an unconventional type of quantum computer opens a new...
View ArticleVR crime scene tech
Researchers presented advances shaping the world of forensics, from research that could improve how forensic scientists estimate a person's age at death, to technology demos of CSIxR -- a virtual...
View ArticleBESSY II: Magnetic 'microflowers' enhance local magnetic fields
A flower-shaped structure only a few micrometres in size made of a nickel-iron alloy can concentrate and locally enhance magnetic fields. The size of the effect can be controlled by varying the...
View ArticleRepetitive behaviors and special interests are more indicative of an autism...
People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a...
View ArticleIs your job making you happy? Insights from job satisfaction data
New research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention to how workers are feeling, because employee happiness contains critical economic information.
View ArticleEntangled in self-discovery: Quantum computers analyze their own entanglement
Quantum computers are able to solve complex calculations that would take traditional computers thousands of years in just a few minutes. What if that analytical power is turned inwards towards the...
View ArticleNew AI model reveals your true biological age from 5 drops of blood
A research team has developed a new system to estimate a person's biological age -- a measure of how well their body has aged, rather than just counting the years since birth. Using just five drops of...
View ArticleListen to quantum atoms talk together thanks to acoustics
To get around the constraints of quantum physics, researchers have built a new acoustic system to study the way the minuscule atoms of condensed matter talk together. They hope to one day build an...
View ArticleSmart insoles that could change the game for sports and health
Scientists have created a smart insoles prototype that can accurately measure the body's interaction with the ground, which has the potential to help athletes avoid injuries, or even assist doctors in...
View ArticlePhilosophy: Cultural differences in exploitation of artificial agents
A new study shows that people in Japan treat robots and AI agents more respectfully than people in Western societies.
View ArticleVirtual reality videos increase environmental awareness
Nature documentaries presented as 360 virtual reality videos have a stronger positive effect than other forms of media, including an indirect effect on donation intentions.
View ArticleUnlocking the potential of the heavy atom effect in metal clusters
A novel method to improve the photoluminescent efficiency of metal clusters has been developed -- which could potentially be used in applications such as bioimaging or display technologies.
View ArticleArtificial intelligence uses less energy by mimicking the human brain
Electrical and computer engineers have developed a 'Super-Turing AI,' which operates more like the human brain. This new AI integrates certain processes instead of separating them and then migrating...
View ArticleDeveloping software for easy estimation of 3D gene expression distribution
Researchers have developed 'tomoseqr' -- a new software tool that enables easy estimation of the three-dimensional (3D) spatial distribution of gene expression. Tomoseqr is free to use and has been...
View ArticleMini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionize early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers. The team say this is the first time it has...
View ArticleEffect of sulfur composition on tin sulfide for improving solar cell performance
Researchers investigated different compositions of tin sulfides to find the ideal material for devices that harness solar energy.
View ArticleDynamic shape-morphing OLED panel with built-in speaker -- all while...
Unveiling Dynamic Shape-Morphing Smartphone sized OLED Panel with Built-In Speaker -- All While Maintaining Ultra-Thin Flexibility.
View ArticleRevolutionizing touch: Researchers explore the future of wearable...
From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with the digital world. While early haptic devices focused on single-sensory cues...
View ArticleHypersonic simulation in 3D exposes new disturbances
At hypersonic speeds, complexities occur when the gases interact with the surface of the vehicle such as boundary layers and shock waves. Researchers were able to observe new disturbances in...
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