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 not unleashed their inner Jedi to use “the for... Read more
Reconfigurable electronics show promise for wearable, implantable devices Medical implants of the future may feature reconfigurable electronic platforms that can morph in shape and size dyna... Read more
Lab’s ‘green’ invention reduces carbon dioxide into valuable fuels A common greenhouse gas could be repurposed in an efficient and environmentally friendly way with an electrolyzer that uses... Read more
Engineers report advancements in radiative cooling in a new study in Nature Sustainability Engineers have designed a new system that can help cool buildings in crowded metropolitan areas wit... Read more
Harnessing plant hormones for food security in Africa Striga hermonthica, also known as purple witchweed, is an invasive parasitic plant that threatens food production in sub-Saharan Africa.... Read more
Inkjet-printed device helps monitor a patient’s blood sugar levels without painful needles. A technique that enables biologically active enzymes to survive the rigors of inkjet printing pres... Read more
An inexpensive hydrogel-based material efficiently captures moisture even from low-humidity air and then releases it on demand. A simple device that can capture its own weight in water from... Read more
An international team of researchers have developed a low-cost sensor made from semiconducting plastic that can be used to diagnose or monitor a wide range of health conditions, such as surg... Read more
New Molybdenum-Coated Catalyst Produces Hydrogen More Efficiently Hydrogen is one of the most promising clean fuels for use in cars, houses and portable generators. When produced from water... Read more
As solar cells produce a greater proportion of total electric power, a fundamental limitation remains: the dark of night when solar cells go to sleep. Lithium-ion batteries, the commonplace... Read more
White light from lasers demonstrates data speeds of up to 2 GB/s A nanocrystalline material that rapidly makes white light out of blue light has been developed by KAUST researchers. While Wi... Read more