Smart skin is a wafer-thin material that reacts simultaneously to force, moisture and temperature with extremely high spatial resolution.

Point-of-care devices, which are small automated instruments, are capable of performing diagnostics in decentralized locations

The sun’s enormous energy may soon be harnessed in the dark of night following a significant advance in thermal capture technology.

researchers have developed a more accurate, less invasive technology that allows amputees to move a robotic arm using their brain signals.

The system designed by the UPV team is a color test in which the change of color—in this case, turning red—indicates the presence of gluten

Nano-sized robots manipulated using a magnetic field can help kill bacteria deep inside dentinal tubules, and boost root canal success.

The robotic explorer GLIMPSE, created at ETH Zurich has made it into the final round of a competition for prospecting resources in space.

Researchers have developed an algorithm that can identify the basic needs of users from the text and images they share on social networks.

Scientists have found a way to create biocement, making the alternative to regular cement even greener and more sustainable.

Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year—using light and water.

For our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications

Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity with water vapour as the only by-product, making them an attractive green alternative.

Scientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration.

Traditional diamond mining is fraught with problems, from worker exploitation to deforestation and water pollution.

Researchers trained their robot chef to assess the saltiness of a dish at different stages of the chewing process, imitating humans.

Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout.

The app is designed for online shoe retailers to offer to their customers, to provide accurate fitting of different types of shoes and feet.

The US tech giants have announced a new standard that allows people to unlock their mobile phones using biometrics, such as fingerprints.

CandyCode uses tiny multicolored candy nonpareils or “hundreds and thousands” as a uniquely identifiable coating for pharmaceutical pills.

Soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, scientists in China report.