“The solution integrates melanin and porous silicon (PSi) powder, a combination that was previously studied for use in heterojunction solar cells,” the research's corresponding author, Alfredo ...

Porous silicon carbide ceramics have emerged as a versatile class of materials that combine exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness and mechanical robustness with a high degree of ...

Nanoneedle tech could enable disease monitoring in real time, allowing clinicians to take multiple, repeatable tests from the same area.

Using millions of tiny needles, the patch samples molecular data from inside cells without damaging them, providing intel on composition in minutes.

The vacuum suction cup is based on the Bernoulli principle, which uses a vacuum pump to extract air from the chamber to form ...

Oregon State Hospital provided 65 sexual aids to patients last year, costing taxpayers $2,900. In 2023, 42 sex toys were ...

If you've seen an owl fly, you probably didn't hear a thing. That's because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing ...

A KGW investigation found that the state-run psychiatric facility provided 65 sexual aids to patients last year, costing ...

Owls have inspired new noise reduction technology. The silent flight of the aerial predators is possible because their skin ...

Mould on silicone sealant can be a nightmare to clean, but one cleaning product can remove it in just 10 minutes ...

A micro-scale gripper uses a liquid-permeable surface to handle fragile components like chips and thin films without applying ...