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New test uses drilled hole to assess cracking resistance in airport asphalt
Although the stresses and demands on roads and airport runways are very different, the methods used to analyze the asphalt they are made from are very similar. Several dedicated methods exist to analyze road asphalt, but ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Could new iron-based catalysts bring lithium-CO₂ batteries closer to reality?
A new class of iron-based catalysts could bring scientists a step closer to developing cheaper and more sustainable rechargeable batteries that use carbon dioxide (CO₂), according to research from the University of Surrey.
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Inspired by elephant trunks, shape-shifting robots bend, grab and team up
Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a flexible robot that functions like an elephant's trunk to grip objects, with a goal of one day sending teams of these machines to aid in space exploration or to help ...
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AI sharpens hurricane forecasts, but humans still call the shots
AI is often criticized for the energy its data centers consume, which is driving more fossil fuel use and contributing to climate change.
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Extra robotic thumb lets wearers complete two-handed tasks with one hand
To complete many everyday tasks and chores, humans typically use both of their hands. For instance, when opening a bottle, they use one hand to hold the bottle and the other to twist its cap. Researchers at the University ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Radar wristband turns your arm into a smartwatch trackpad
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed technology that turns a smartwatch user's forearm into a trackpad, allowing the user to scroll, zoom, click on icons and so on. The system relies on a radar system ...
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Hi Tech & Innovation
AI, computer graphics and wave optics combine for more realistic holographic VR/AR displays
Combining computer graphics, wave optics and AI-based calibration, researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed two techniques that help holographic displays reproduce more natural changes in focus, perspective ...
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Geometric design framework builds intricate curves and looping bands from simple 3D shapes
Consider the sweeping arc of a ship's hull or a modern concert hall roof. These curved structures can be built by gently bending flat surfaces like sheet metal into beautiful curves. By defining the geometry of such interesting, ...
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Engineering
Green hydrogen production has a bubble problem—new model reveals threshold for steep energy losses
A collaboration between researchers at Cornell and City University of Hong Kong has produced a new computational tool that could help overcome one surprisingly persistent obstacle to the efficient production of so-called ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Hybrid system could make cooling AI data centers cheaper and more efficient
Data centers at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution could be cooled more effectively and economically with a hybrid system under development at the University of Waterloo that targets hotspots on computer ...
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Laser technique could slash emissions from solar panel recycling
A new, more energy-efficient method of recovering valuable metals from solar panels at the end of their lives is gearing up to make its way to market. Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a way to use ...
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Software
Free software brings complex trade analysis to laptops
Complex economic models used to analyze international trade could become more accessible to researchers with limited computing resources, thanks to free software developed at the University of Surrey. The study, posted to ...
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Energy & Green Tech
A new modeling approach could make it easier to predict home energy use
Predicting how much energy individual homes consume is a persistent challenge for researchers and urban planners. Models often group houses into broad categories based on their age or other characteristics, overlooking differences ...
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Researchers remove 'speed bottleneck' in flash storage to help accelerate AI inference
Even with high-performance storage devices, inefficient data management can prevent them from reaching their full speed. KAIST researchers have developed a technology that improves the process of moving and reorganizing data ...
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Consumer & Gadgets
Data centers need power—lower-income rural residents pay the price
As the engines of artificial intelligence, large data centers can consume as much power as medium-sized cities, straining grids and prompting expensive upgrades to U.S. energy infrastructure. New research finds that residents, ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Engineering
Fabric molds could bring material-saving concrete beams within reach
Topology optimization is a computer design method that can help engineers design beams using reduced amounts of concrete and steel. But those intricate shapes produced from the tool are often too complex or expensive to pour ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Aligned separator design improves lithium metal battery fast-charging performance and stability
When using electric vehicles or smartphones, users often experience inconvenience from long charging times and gradually shortening battery life. To increase charging speed and extend usage time, next-generation batteries ...
Nov 9, 2026
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