Technology

AI-powered phone app detects depression from facial expression

MoodCapture app opens the door to real-time digital mental health support.

Novel highly ice-repellent coating adheres to numerous surfaces

The material delays the formation of ice crystals and reduces the adhesion of ice layers.

Eco-friendly wound dressing inspired by banana fibres

An eco-friendly wound dressing material.

UCLA to build world’s largest ocean-based carbon removal plant

It will be able to remove 10 metric tons of CO2 and produce 300 kg of hydrogen daily.

Wearable sticker turns hand movement into messages in real-time

It could help those with disabilities to communicate more easily.

Adaptive smart gloves can teach users new skills

The glove can help train surgeons and pilots.

Recyclable ‘water batteries’ that won’t catch fire or explode

New water batteries stay cool under pressure.

Cooling positronium with laser light for the first time

First step towards a matter-antimatter system that emits laser-like gamma-ray light.

New solar module produces clean energy and heat simultaneously

Three technological innovations significantly reduce costs.

Researchers identify a method to double computer processing speeds

It doubles the processing power using the existing hardware already in these devices.

New technique to improve nuclear waste treatment facilities

Measuring neutrons in nuclear waste could pave the way for safer nuclear waste treatment.

New design for significantly more efficient solar cells

Decisive breakthrough for rapid energy transfer.

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