A flexible battery powered by humid air can run wearables without toxic metals, and one version self-destructs when tampered with.

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From puffer jackets designed for power naps to homes that auto-adjust lighting and temperature, better sleep in Japan is a ...

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Smart cities are no longer being judged by exhibition halls, glossy renders or isolated pilot schemes in one carefully chosen district. The real test is whether everyday urban systems now work better ...

As the weather cools down and days get shorter, there's nothing worse than being stuck with a damp pile of washing that ...

The Dwarf Mini makes it as easy and intuitive as possible to start photographing the deep sky. It packs quite a punch ...

Door sensors detect door position (i.e., open or closed) based on the precise gap between the magnet and the reed switch.

When you’re driving your car, you’re probably regularly looking at the speedometer to make sure you comply with the local speed limits. The method by which it works is simple enough: ...

IKEA's transition to Matter makes smart home automation affordable. Discover how to secure your home with their $8 door ...

Temperatures are skyrocketing for the third straight day across the Eastern US, but there’s at least three different ways to say how hot it really is.

The metric of how hot the air actually feels has roots in a 1979 journal paper called “The Assessment of Sultriness.” By Andy Newman In recent days, you may have seen or heard many mentions of a ...