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Computer Sciences
An open-source machine learning framework to carry out systematic reviews
When scientists carry out research on a given topic, they often start by reviewing previous study findings. Conducting systematic literature reviews or meta-analyses can be very challenging and time consuming, as there are ...
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Energy & Green Tech
A fluid solution to dendrite growth in lithium metal batteries
A new paper from associate professor Jiandi Wan's group in the UC Davis Department of Chemical Engineering, published in Science Advances, proposes a potential solution to dendrite growth in rechargeable lithium metal batteries. ...
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Consumer & Gadgets
Adapting to hybrid remote-office work with Google Workspace
In preparation for a post-pandemic reality, Google has upgraded its platform Google Workspace tools to better serve a remote working environment.
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Engineering
Study finds ideal placement, pressure for armband that could track heart rate
North Carolina State University researchers took a step forward in the development of an armband that could track the heart's electrical activity without requiring bulky wiring or sticky gel on the skin.
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Energy & Green Tech

Study shows promising potential for marine biofuel
For several years now, the biofuels that power cars, jet airplanes, ships and big trucks have come primarily from corn and other mass-produced farm crops. Researchers at USC, though, have looked to the ocean for what could ...
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Electronics & Semiconductors

A design to improve the resilience and electrical performance thin metal film based electrodes
Flexible electrodes, electronic components that conduct electricity, are of key importance for the development of numerous wearable technologies, including smartwatches, fitness trackers and health monitoring devices. Ideally, ...
Mar 01, 2021 feature
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Energy & Green Tech

Furthering mechanistic understanding of oxygen-redox processes in lithium-rich battery cathodes
Scientists based at the University of Oxford as part of the Faraday Institution CATMAT project researching next-generation cathode materials have made a significant advance in understanding oxygen-redox processes involved ...
Mar 01, 2021
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Computer Sciences

Cybersecurity researchers build a better 'canary trap'
During World War II, British intelligence agents planted false documents on a corpse to fool Nazi Germany into preparing for an assault on Greece. "Operation Mincemeat" was a success, and covered the actual Allied invasion ...
Mar 01, 2021
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Engineering

Researchers improve efficiency of next-generation solar cell material
Perovskites are a leading candidate for eventually replacing silicon as the material of choice for solar panels. They offer the potential for low-cost, low-temperature manufacturing of ultrathin, lightweight flexible cells, ...
Mar 01, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech

Machine learning revolutionizes methods to quantify the terrestrial biosphere
Researchers from the University establish a new methodology to improve, from space and through machine learning, the observation and analysis of the terrestrial biosphere. This statistical approach will represent a significant ...
Mar 01, 2021
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Robotics

Novel soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics for robots
A joint research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has developed a new soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics. A robotic gripper with the sensor mounted at the fingertip could accomplish ...
Mar 01, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors

Pumping perovskites into a semiconductor platform
Fluid injection of perovskite semiconductors creates microwires to build different optoelectronic devices on a single silicon chip.
Mar 01, 2021
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Machine learning & AI

The current pandemic highlights how remote healthcare robots could be beneficial in the future
Robots that could take on basic healthcare tasks to support the work of doctors and nurses may be the way of the future. Who knows, maybe a medical robot can prescribe your medicine someday? That's the idea behind 3-D structural-sensing ...
Feb 27, 2021
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Engineering

Researchers develop roadside barrier design to mitigate air pollution
Imperial researchers have designed a unique curved barrier which can protect people from the damaging effects of air pollution.
Feb 26, 2021
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