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A single chip like this could transmit a world’s worth of data
The internet has a big environmental footprint. But this new type of tech could help reduce the climate impact of computing.
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The internet has a big environmental footprint. But this new type of tech could help reduce the climate impact of computing.
Access to the internet is a human right, yet much of the world can’t get online. New tech has to be affordable and usable to end this digital divide.
Tiny spectrometers might someday show up on smart devices. They could help people scan for ingredients or contaminants in foods and other materials.
Almost everything we know about the universe around us, we know thanks to telescopes.
This thin, flexible and lightweight loudspeaker could reduce noise in loud spaces. It also might enable listeners to experience sound in new ways.
It works by playing soft, calculated sounds to help people protect their privacy from automatic speech-recognition systems.
Of 99 coastal cities studied, nearly one-third are sinking. This leaves coastal communities increasingly vulnerable to rising seas.
Scientists discover that orb-weaving spiders listen with their legs, detecting sound vibrations that travel through their silken webs.
Tracking these subatomic particles can uncover surprising hidden structures.
The device not only produces electricity but also harvests water for drinking or crops. It could be especially useful in remote and dry parts of the world.