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New ultra-black coating cuts stray light on starshades, improving future exoplanet imaging.
A thin, durable coating may help starshades block glare and sharpen future views of distant exoplanets.
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A new carbon black and nanotube coating absorbs 99.90% of visible light and could bring ultra-black car finishes closer to production
InnovationsNew ultra-black, carbon and nanotube car paint absorbs 99.90% of visible lightJoshua Shavit
New studies show AI and quantum computing can speed up the discovery of quantum materials, unlocking future breakthroughs in technology and energy.
AIAI and quantum computers revolutionize discovery of quantum materialsShy Cohen
A tiny dental robot prepared crown shapes with sub-millimeter precision in bench tests, pointing to faster dental treatment.
HealthScientists create a mini robot to simplify dental careMac Oliveau
MIT’s DAAAM system helps robots remember objects, places, and timing in large environments using language-rich 3D maps.
AINew memory system helps robots interact and work side-by-side with humansShy Cohen
The nanorobot can attach itself to specific surfaces and carry out enzymatic reactions there. The enzymes (purple) inside the payload capsule convert molecules from the surrounding environment (left, dark gray) into the desired product (right, light gray).
HealthNew modular nanorobot can move, dock to cancer cells, deliver therapy, and be reusedRebecca Shavit
This technology revolutionizes the way satellites are sent into space, using a giant rotating arm to fling satellites into low Earth orbit.
SpaceSpinLaunch looks to slingshot satellites into spaceJoshua Shavit
A new free online Stonehenge experience lets visitors explore the famous monument, prehistoric objects and ancient landscapes.
Global GoodExperience the world of Stonehenge from the comfort of your own homeRebecca Shavit
Imperial physicists showed a prototype quantum sensor can cancel noise and recover hidden signals.
SpaceNew prototype quantum sensor expedites search for dark matter and gravitational wavesJoshua Shavit
New satellite tools may help scientists track river water quality, pollution, flooding, and human impacts worldwide.
Green ImpactNew satellite technology could protect water quality around the worldRebecca Shavit
Binghamton researchers used Shannon entropy to build a Wordle solver that outperformed a common letter-based strategy.
InnovationsS-M-A-R-T researchers used mathematics to crack WordleShy Cohen
Dr. Matthew Willsey (middle) secures the Connexus BCI after implantation.
HealthDoctors implant first wireless brain-computer device designed to restore communicationMac Oliveau
A working thorium-229 nuclear clock now tests fundamental constants and sets new limits on ultralight dark matter.
InnovationsPhysicists use thorium-229 to power the world’s first working nuclear clockJoshua Shavit
PhishLumos tracks hidden phishing infrastructure, finding scam campaigns about 8 days before expert verification.
AINew anti-phishing system finds scam networks by mapping domains, IPs, and certificatesShy Cohen
The textile incorporated into the jacket collects moisture and funnels it to detachable harvesting units.
Green ImpactJacket harvests up to 30 ounces of drinkable water a day out of thin airShy Cohen
(From left) Professor Chang D. Yoo, Tung M. Luu (PhD candidate, first author) at the back center, and Hwanhee Kim (M.S candidate, second author) at the front right
AIRobots that make judgments like humans are coming faster than we thinkShy Cohen
Researchers at Newcastle University developed a conductive glue that works like solder but can later separate for recycling.
InnovationsNew reversible conductive glue could revolutionize electronic recyclingRebecca Shavit