Imagine a single object that can morph into more than a dozen distinct shapes with a simple snap. Researchers at NC State have created exactly that—a polymer structure inspired by Chinese lanterns that shape-shifts through compression, twisting, or remote magnetic control. With applications ranging from gentle robotic grippers to expandable tubes, this breakthrough could transform how we design adaptive materials and soft robotics.

Hydride ions (H⁻), known for their exceptionally low mass and high redox potential, have long intrigued scientists as potential charge carriers for next-generation electrochemical devices. Their unique properties suggest the possibility of batteries that are lighter, safer, and more energy-dense than current lithium-based technologies. Yet despite this promise, practical applications of hydride ions have been limited by one major challenge — the absence of electrolytes that c

Scientists have discovered a hidden "geochemical switch" in Earth's oceans that can flip climate systems from carbon absorbers to carbon emitters. With the Arctic warming rapidly, this ancient mechanism from 56 million years ago could activate again, dramatically altering our planet's carbon cycle and accelerating climate change.

Forterra, a leader in autonomous mission systems, has announced the acquisition of goTenna, a pioneer in tactical mesh networking solutions. This strategic move strengthens Forterra’s commitment to delivering resilient, secure communications at the tactical edge, enabling fully integrated autonomous mission systems to operate reliably in disconnected, denied, or contested environments. Traditional mesh networks rely on high-cost, high-bandwidth radios, but the evolving needs

Intel has unveiled its Intel Core Ultra series 3 processors (code-named Panther Lake)—the first client system-on-chips (SoCs) built on...

Erik Heijne gives the opening presentation of the Symposium, setting the Timepix and Medipix developments in the more general context of...

The Large Hadron Collider is in an underground tunnel that is over 100 metres below the surface and has a circumference of 27 kilometres....

As geopolitical tensions escalate and maritime borders grow increasingly contested, nations are racing to fortify their coastlines....

Imagine walking past a café and being identified without carrying a smartphone, tablet, or any digital device. Researchers at the...

Microsoft has delivered the first large scale production cluster with more than 4,600 NVIDIA GB300 NVL72. The step is aimed at handling...

Michael Weiss and his fellow researchers have made significant progress in identifying a new type of medication that can regulate both...

The Nomad VTOL UAS family has a scalable design that allows the Nomad to be tailored to increase speed, range and payload capacity for a...

Thales and StandardAero are proud to announce that Heli Austria, one of Europe’s leading helicopter operators, has selected the...

Ultrathin solar cells are emerging as a promising avenue for clean energy. Compared to conventional solar technologies, they use...

In a major step toward the future of wearable and flexible electronics, a team of Chinese scientists has developed a solid-state battery...

A Tesla Model Y recently completed a full circumnavigation of Australia using car's Full Self-Driving Supervised system. Harald Murphy,...

We mostly take it for granted that the position shown by our GPS is correct. But if we are in a new city and use the map app on our phone...

Thales has achieved a major milestone in digital security by launching Europe’s first certified quantum-resistant smartcard, marking a...

A new type of airless steel wheels can transform operations of heavy-duty mining trucks These wheels are developed by Global Air Cylinder...

HSBC has announced the world’s first-known demonstration of quantum-enabled algorithmic trading, revealing how today’s quantum computers...