Future Technology

3 articles

A futuristic material surface with a visible scratch that is actively repairing itself using glowing light, demonstrating self-healing capabilities.

What Are Self-Healing Materials and How Do They Work?

A transparent coating developed by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology can self-heal scratches in just 30 minutes using near-infrared light.

Samuel Adebayo·August 14, 2026

Advanced AI interface and robotic arms in a futuristic lab designing complex smart materials with holographic data visualizations.

Materials & Engineering

What Are Smart Materials and Why Do They Matter for the Future?

At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), researchers are running hundreds of simulations on supercomputers to predict how new piezoelectric materials will behave.

Samuel Adebayo·June 21, 2026

A modern apartment showcasing a sleek, integrated solid-state cooling system, representing a quiet and refrigerant-free approach to climate control.

Health & Medicine

Solid-state cooling systems: A promising, quiet future

In a Vancouver apartment, a new solid-state cooling system is quietly piloting a future without refrigerants, hinting at a radical shift in how we cool our homes and data centers.

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·June 15, 2026