Ferroelectrics -- materials that can switch their electric polarity -- have been around since the days of Rochelle salt. Over time, scientists have figured out ways to make these materials more useful and less brittle. With the need for tiny, powerful electronics, researchers have turned to low-dime
Ever wondered what meat's future might look like? Well, it's not just cows and chickens anymore. Instead, it's about plants, labs, and even bugs! People are moving towards sustainable diets, worried about their health and the environment. That's where meat alternatives come in. They look and taste l
Imagine you live in a neighborhood where factories release chemicals into the air or water. You might be the first to notice something unusual, like a strange smell or water that looks weird. Reporting these issues can be tough, with lots of steps and hassles. This is where artificial intelligence (
California-based space company Rocket Lab is all set to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for the U. S. Military. This comes as the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to invest heavily in hypersonic technology. Rocket Lab, known for its workhorse Electron launcher, is part of a team led by def
Could we be entering an era where life-changing drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound become commonplace? That's what former U. S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers suggested at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He believes we're in a time of incredible technological possibilities that are dri
Everyone loves wireless earbuds, but they sometimes fall short when we stream high-quality music. Bluetooth isn't strong enough to handle hi-res lossless streams from services like Tidal or Qobuz. But, there's good news! Qualcomm has invented XPAN technology, which promises to bring WiFi earbuds to
Imagine if you could easily check your fruits for pesticides before you bite into them. Scientists have come up with a nifty solution: a mini sensor made from titanium carbide and carbon nanotubes. This tiny tool can detect a specific pesticide, paraoxon-ethyl, in both green and red grapes, even whe
Artificial intelligence is about to take a big step forward. Arthur Mensch, the CEO of French AI company Mistral, predicts that 2025 will see AI move beyond just large language models. Instead, he believes the focus will shift towards "systems" that combine models with real-world business data and t
Kenny Rocker, the executive vice president of marketing and sales at Union Pacific, outlined plans to simplify their online customer portal at a recent industry meeting. He acknowledged that users currently have to navigate through multiple clicks to perform different tasks like generating waybills,
Imagine this: a satellite up in the sky, guiding a new era of secure communication. European satellite maker Thales Alenia Space and Spanish satellite operator Hispasat have gotten some serious funding – to the tune of €104 million – to develop something pretty impressive. They're working on a geost
