Flexible, skin-mounted haptic interface can seamlessly bridge virtual and real-world experiences
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Immersing oneself in the virtual and augmented reality world is not only awesome for…
Self-propelled ice could be the green power of the future
Overview of self-propelled ice disks on herringbones. Credit: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2025). DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5c08993 Scientists from…
New tool offers direct lighting control for photographs using 3D scene modeling
Credit: Simon Fraser University Lighting plays a crucial role when it comes to visual storytelling. Whether it’s film…
New haptic technology adds the sense of touch to virtual reality
Credit: Premankur Banerjee USC scientists have developed a wearable system that enables more natural and emotionally engaging interactions…
Scientists use imaging technology to visualize heat
(left) atoms present in the 2D material. (right) photos of single atoms. Credit: The Grainger College of Engineering…
Researchers demonstrate modular approach for building scalable quantum computers
Experiment overview. Credit: Nature Electronics (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41928-025-01404-3 What do children’s building blocks and quantum computing have in…
New research shows why people use the Internet of Things (IoT) and why sometimes they do not
Adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT). Credit: Journal of Consumer Behaviour (2024). DOI: 10.1002/cb.2427 The Internet of…
Owls’ silent flight inspires new noise reduction technology
A new soundproofing material (fluffy white disk, right image) that mimics the structure of owl skin and feathers…