A cast silicone membrane forms the face of the clock [top], while behind it sits 3D-printed millifluidic blocks [middle rows] ...

Even the cleanest homes have their fair share of messes and every so often flying pests make their way in. For a lot of people, mosquitoes, which sometimes carry deadly diseases, become a major ...

You don't have to twist your arm to make sure you get everyone in frame any longer. Do this instead. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his ...

A new optical device allows researchers to generate and switch between two stable, donut-shaped light patterns called skyrmions. These light vortices hold their shape even when disturbed, making them ...

Using red light therapy consistently can have benefits like improved skin appearance and cognitive function. Ways to get the most benefits include following the instructions and using a hydrating ...

Scientists at the University of East Anglia have uncovered a hidden property of light that allows it to twist, spin and behave differently - without mirrors, materials or special lenses. In a ...

While weed control is the trick to a weed-free lawn, it’s not a one-and-done treatment. Weeds can come back if the entire root system isn’t killed, and new seeds can sprout later thanks to wind, bird ...

From fundamental physics to practical devices, Abdoulaye Ndao of UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering and Qualcomm Institute is advancing new tools for imaging, sensing, data storage and memory ...

Are you ever out and about, and want to know what song is playing, so you can listen to it again later? You don't need to buy a special music recognizer app; your iPhone or iPad can recognize songs ...

PSI, a large protein-pigment complex, resides within cyanobacteria to absorb light and convert it into chemical energy. The research team was interested in how PSI responds to high and fluctuating ...

You want that new video game so badly, but you’re trying to knock your credit card balance down. Or you’re binging your favorite TV show and can’t wait to find out if a character lives, but it’s late, ...