Aerogel made from recycled plastic bottles has many ‘exciting uses’
Engineers in Singapore have found a way to recycle plastic bottles into a highly versatile "supermaterial." They see uses ranging from gas masks that...
One step closer to batteryless smart devices
We are now one step closer to batteryless smart devices, say scientists at the University of Waterloo in Canada. They say they have taken...
Changing the definition of innovation to get more innovation
Non-commercial innovators will get more credit under a new definition of innovation. This could mean more backing for household innovators and subsequently more innovation....
First shale gas production from Lancashire fracking site, UK
Cuadrilla announced on Friday that it saw shale gas flow to the surface from its exploration well in Lancashire. The shale gas, at its...
Could fine-tuning this gene make crops more resistant to disease?
The discovery of a new plant gene could advance the search for ways to improve resistance to disease in crops.
The previously unknown gene is...
A future where renewable energy supplies all our needs
One day, renewable energy will supply all our energy needs. In today's world, we are still very dependent on fossil fuels. An economist has...
Google and iRobot new partnership
Google and iRobot, the maker of the Roomba, have announced a new partnership. Both companies will be working together to improve the way smart...
Opening door to more efficient clean fuels using laser technique
Scientists at the University of Liverpool say their laser technique may open the door to more efficient clean fuels. They believe their laser technique...
Marine animals affected by underwater noise pollution
According to a study published in the journal Biology Letters on Tuesday, marine mammals are having a hard time communicating with each other due to...
Humans are helping robots learn how to do things
At Stanford University, humans are helping robots learn tasks. At Stanford's Gates Computer Science Building, in the basement, a screen lights up. The screen...