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Massive 100-inch transparent screen set to enter production — scientists claim it will be 10 times cheaper than transparent OLEDsResearchers say the screen can work both indoors and outdoors, and can be adjusted to become more or less transparent depending on user needs.
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'Holy grail' of solar technology set to consign 'unsustainable silicon' to historySolar energy breakthrough sees scientists stabilize perovskite crystals for use in future solar panels, promising more efficient and sustainable green technology.
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DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beamsPrototype quantum photonic-dimer laser uses entanglement to bind photons and deliver a powerful beam of concentrated light that can shine through adverse weather like thick fog.
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Razor-thin silk 'dampens noise by 75%' — could be game-changer for sound-proofing homes and officesResearchers have engineered a silk fabric that can suppress noise by either generating sound waves that interfere with the noise or by blocking vibrations that are key to the transmission of sound.
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DARPA considers 6 new designs for uncrewed VTOL aircraft that carry weapons payloads — with test flights set for 2026Lightweight fighter aircraft with no pilots could support conventional military missions while being easier to launch and recover.
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32 weird technologies that never took offWe've seen many big hitters capture our imagination, alongside a handful of oddities and misfits that were less successful.
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Charging future EVs could take seconds with new sodium-ion battery techA new type of hybrid sodium-ion battery that offers both high capacity and rapid-charging capabilities could power mobile devices, electric vehicles and space tech.
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DARPA's autonomous 'Manta Ray' drone can glide through ocean depths undetectedNorthrop Grumman Corporation has built its Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle, which will operate long-duration missions and carry payloads into the ocean depths in partnership with DARPA.
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World's fastest camera captures footage at 156 trillion frames per secondThis camera can generate clips of breathtakingly quick processes — and could help scientists create ultrafast magnetic memory and pioneering ultrasonic medical treatments.
