Indoor Solar Cells That Can Generate Electricity From Home Lighting Could Power All Our Everyday Electronics
These inexpensive solar cells could power all of our household electronics without the need for disposable batteries.
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This Cheap Little Device Generates Light and Electricity Simply By Harnessing the Cold Night Sky
Since solar panels can't generate any electricity at night, researchers designed this contraption to power LED lights simply by relying on cold evening air.
More Than $21 Million Awarded to World's Most Trailblazing Scientists to Further Their Research
More than $21.6 million has been awarded to the world's most trailblazing scientists for this year's Breakthrough Prize announcements.
Not Only Does This New Clothing Charge Your Phone, It Can Protect You From Viruses and Bacteria
The researchers are currently patenting the trailblazing technology so they can begin making the product commercially available.
We May Soon Be Able to Use Ultra-Thin Slice of Wood to Safely Clean and Drink Salt Water
Researchers have successfully used a slice of wood measuring 500 micrometers thick to distill water with 20% more efficiency than regular methods.
Robotic Arm Named After Luke Skywalker Enables Amputee to Touch and Feel Again: 'It almost put me to tears'
After 17 years, this amputee was finally able to feel his wife's hand in his own thanks to a new mind-controlled robotic arm with a sensory system..
Scientists Create First-Ever Magnetic Liquid - and Its Movements Are Mesmerizing - 'We almost couldn't believe it'
For the first time ever, researchers have managed to create a liquid that is both magnetic and magical with its "amazing" dancing movements.
Family Farms Use 'Crop Mobsters' to Prevent More Than 1 Million Servings Of Food From Going To Waste
An innovative online platform, CropMobster is solving the problem of food waste by helping family farms to find buyers and charities who want excess food.
Giant Corn Crop Planted in the Shape of a Sea Turtle Was Created Using GPS -LOOK
A massive corn maze stretching five acres is delighting visitors in Cupar, Scotland with its 3.7 mile path laid out in the shape of a sea turtle.
Researchers Teleport Information to Be Stored Within a Diamond
Japanese researchers have succeeded in teleporting information on a quantum level – and it has huge implications for the future of technology.
'Good Samaritan' App That Alerts Nearby Users to Medical Emergencies Has Saved Thousands
If a person is in the throes of cardiac arrest, then every minute counts - and that's why this app is recruiting volunteer Good Samaritans to help.
How You and Your Friends May Soon Be Able to Play Video Games Together Using Only Your Minds
Researchers successfully developed a system that could soon allow us to play video games with our friends using a form of telepathy.
New 'Unprinting' Method Can Help Recycle Paper and Curb Environmental Costs
Imagine if your printer had an "unprint" button that could remove all the ink from the paper - that may soon be a reality.
Researchers Have Successfully Made First-Ever Robotic Arm That Can Be Controlled By Your Mind
For the first time ever, researchers have created a robotic arm that can be non-invasively controlled by the user's mind.
This Circus Uses Elaborate Hologram Light Show in Response to Mistreatment of Performing Animals
A German circus has launched a breathtaking hologram light show, replacing performing animals with 3D images of animals—and hoping other shows will follow.
Students Design Beach Vacuum That Can Suck Up Microplastics While Leaving All the Sand
A group of engineering students have created a massive vacuum cleaner that can efficiently suck up all the tiny microplastics on sandy beaches.
Since Father-Son Duo Designed Revolutionary 'Honey on Tap' Beehive, There Are 51,000 New Bee Colonies
Now in honor of National Pollinator Week, the inventors are donating thousands of dollars to honeybee conservation groups.
Robert Downey Jr. is Creating a Foundation That Will Use Robots to Clean Up the Environment
This latest announcement from the Marvel actor is just another example of how Robert Downey Jr. is indeed the real-life Tony Stark.
Inspired By High School Book, Scientists Create Rose-Shaped Water Purifier That Only Costs 2 Cents to Make
Scientists have created a cheap, portable water purifier that is modeled after the shape of a rose thanks to some poetic inspiration from Alexandre Dumas.
Robot Caregivers Could Soon Move Your Plants Around the House So They Get Proper Amount of Sunlight
This adorable little robot caregiver could one day save your household plants from ever dying over a lack of sunlight or water.
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