Artificial 'skin' gives robotic hand a sense of touch

A team of researchers from US has reported a breakthrough in stretchable electronics that can serve as an artificial skin.

Air Pollution Is Shaving Years Off of the Human Lifespan

Around 4.5 billion people throughout the world are currently exposed to levels of particulate air pollution at least twice the levels the WHO considers safe.

Three Possible Super Earths Discovered Around Nearby Sun-Like Star

A recent study involving data collected by the K2 mission has revealed three possible Super-Earths around a nearby Sun-like star.

How tolerance enhances democracy and the quest for human flourishing

Schools and universities have a responsibility to protect students from hate speech while also exposing them to views that disrupt their ways of thinking and ideas of the world.

An entirely new type of quantum computing has been invented

Australian researchers have designed a new type of qubit - the building block of quantum computers - that they say will finally make it possible to manufacture a true, large-scale quantum computer.

Sri Lanka to achieve 100% renewables by 2050

The UN Development Program and Asian Development Bank just released a joint report —100 percent Electricity Generation through Renewable Energy by 2050.

How to keep your brain young

A look at the research around preserving our brain health and keeping mentally active.

Mindsets to Bring Positive Change Across Society

Stimulating positive change at civilization level also requires certain mindsets and ways of thinking. Here are five mindsets that will allow us to leave a positive mark on humanity.

Massive 3D printed bridge is delivered to Netherlands

The bicycle bridge is being 3D printed from pre-stressed and reinforced concrete and will measure 8 meters in length and 3.5 meters in width when it is set up.

Shimmering LED-studded tower showcases sustainability in Seoul

A tower features many energy-saving technologies, including an attractive S-shaped recess in the facade that creates a low pressure zone for facilitating natural ventilation on every floor.

Biofuel from a new promising feedstock

A recent analysis from US researchers estimate that an aircraft could fly for 10 hours on bio-jet fuel produced on 54 acres of specially engineered sugarcane.

Researchers report new way to make dissolving electronics

The work holds promise for eco-friendly disposable personal electronics and biomedical devices that dissolve within the body.

Brain Composer: Thinking melodies onto a musical score

A new brain-computer interface application that allows music to be composed by the power of thought has now been developed by scientists.

Australian researchers say they can stop melanoma spreading

Researchers say a combination of new treatments can stop the world's deadliest form of skin cancer—melanoma.