Study reimagines parcel delivery with robots, EVs and lockers
A Concordia-led team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking model that rethinks the way packages are delivered in urban environments.
Aug 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Water temperature in ship model towing tanks can skew real-world ship performance predictions
Researchers have found that water temperature in ship model towing tanks can affect the accuracy of real-world performance predictions.
Aug 21, 2025
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Robotics
Bird-inspired drones could be key to navigating through dense cities and offshore wind farms
A new type of drone, inspired by the aerial precision of birds of prey, could one day navigate through dense city skyscrapers to deliver our packages or inspect hard-to-reach offshore wind farms, thanks to pioneering research ...
Aug 21, 2025
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Engineering
Dry cathode operation addresses platinum clumping to boost water electrolyzer longevity
A recent study has identified that the primary cause of early-stage performance decline in water electrolyzers is due to the agglomeration of platinum (Pt) catalyst particles on the cathode.
Aug 21, 2025
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Robotics
Paper electrode-based soft robot achieves crawling motion
Biological systems have inspired the development of next-generation soft robotic systems with diverse motions and functions. Such versatility in soft robots—in terms of rapid and efficient crawling—can be achieved via ...
Aug 21, 2025
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Engineering
Extending the lifespan of large-scale safe energy storage with iron-chromium flow batteries
Researchers affiliated with UNIST have managed to prolong the lifespan of iron-chromium redox flow batteries (Fe-Cr RFBs), large-capacity and explosion-proof energy storage systems (ESS). This advancement enhances the safety ...
Aug 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Enhancing hydrogen production using modified ilmenite oxygen carriers
Potassium- and calcium-modified ilmenite oxygen carriers, developed by the Institute of Science Tokyo, significantly improve hydrogen yields and redox reaction efficiency in chemical looping systems. The chemical modification ...
Aug 21, 2025
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Telecom
Scientists use new mathematical approach to protect aircraft from 5G interference
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have provided a new mathematical approach to protect aircraft from interference caused by mobile communications. The solution, published in IEEE Transactions ...
Aug 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Solar panels in space could cut Europe's renewable energy needs by 80%
Space-based solar power has the potential to reduce Europe's need for land-based renewable energy by up to 80%—a potential game-changer for reaching net-zero by 2050.
Aug 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
German firm gives 'second life' to used EV batteries
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and wind energy.
Aug 21, 2025
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