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Volcanic rock formula cuts cement emissions by two-thirds
Researchers have developed a volcanic rock formula that cuts carbon emissions by 67%, potentially offering an affordable alternative to increasingly scarce cement additives.
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Robotics
Origami-inspired robot built from printable polymers uses electric current to move
With their ability to shapeshift and manipulate delicate objects, soft robots could work as medical implants, deliver drugs inside the body and help explore dangerous environments. But the squishy machines are often limited ...
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Safer, water-based zinc-ion battery delivers 900-cycle durability
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a rechargeable zinc-ion battery that uses low-cost materials and a simplified water-based assembly process to make safer, reliable batteries. The approach ...
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Using AI models to detect sinkhole trouble
Researchers at the University of Florida are developing artificial intelligence models to pinpoint early signs of sinkholes before they appear. "I'm always looking for real-world problems," said Minhee Kim, Ph.D., an assistant ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Safer sodium battery eliminates thermal runaway with a heat-triggered polymer barrier
Some batteries have been known to catch fire or explode at high temperatures or when under stress. This safety concern has pushed researchers to experiment with different ways to design safer batteries that can ideally still ...
Engineering
Bio-inspired structural design improves impact resistance and energy absorption
The delicate butterfly served as the inspiration for a new lightweight lattice structure that also boasts enhanced mechanical strength, impact resistance, and energy absorption capability through advanced structural design. ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Solar-powered device disinfects drinking water in under an hour
For many people living in developed nations, towns and cities take care of ensuring that residents' water is clean and safe. Municipalities have advanced filters and UV light disinfection technologies at their disposal. Some ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Ultra-thin camera delivers 140-degree view with no lens protrusion
A breakthrough technology has emerged to fundamentally solve the camera protrusion/thickness issue, which has been a persistent limitation as smart devices become thinner. A KAIST research team has developed an ultra-thin ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Robotics
Magnetic coil setup guides microrobots without seeing them
SMU researchers have created an electromagnetic coil system that can control microrobots without requiring continuous visual tracking of their position—a significant advancement that could enable microrobots to operate inside ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Engineering
Intelligent monitoring pipe detects and predicts 3D soil settlement
Researchers have developed an intelligent monitoring pipe that combines optical sensing with machine learning algorithms to monitor and predict 3D soil settlement. With more development, the system could help provide early ...
Apr 7, 2026
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High-entropy design achieves 3-fold increase in hydrogen production
While mixing materials typically leads to instability, there exists a phenomenon known as high entropy, where increasing compositional complexity can actually enhance stability. KAIST researchers have leveraged this principle ...
Apr 6, 2026
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Robotics
Too many cooks, or too many robots? Finding a Goldilocks level of randomness to keep robot swarms moving
Picture a futuristic swarm of robots deployed on a time-sensitive task, like cleaning up an oil spill or assembling a machine. At first, adding robots is advantageous, since many hands make light work. But a tipping point ...
Apr 6, 2026
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Engineering
Study sheds light on crystallization in additively manufactured Finemet alloys
New research into the crystallization process of additively manufactured Finemet alloys offers a promising roadmap toward optimizing the production of soft-magnetic components produced via metallic glasses.
Apr 6, 2026
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Robotics
Resilient actuator shows potential for space-ready soft robots
To be safely and reliably deployed in outer space, underwater and in other extreme environments, robots need to be able to withstand harsh conditions without breaking. In addition, they should be able to promptly and rapidly ...
Engineering
This paint changes colors when hit, revealing location and strength of impact
Imagine a paint that changes color depending on how hard its surface is hit. It could be used on football helmets to monitor concussion-level impacts, to record the handling history of shipped packages, or placed on insoles ...
Apr 2, 2026
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Robotics
Air-powered artificial muscles could help robots lift 100 times their weight
Researchers at Arizona State University are developing bio-inspired robotic "muscles" that will enable robots to operate in boiling water, survive abrasive surfaces, bypass impediments that keep their motorized counterparts ...
Apr 2, 2026
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Engineering
Gold coating could solve long-standing challenge with zinc batteries
As the demand for more reliable power systems grows in the renewable energy sector, the race is on to develop batteries that cost less but have a longer lifespan. While zinc-based batteries are safer and more cost-effective ...
Apr 2, 2026
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Engineering
Lab tests find Yankees' torpedo bat matches standard bat for power
The New York Yankees took the baseball world by storm with the newly designed torpedo bat last year, but the revolutionary design has ended up being no better than a standard bat for hitting the ball out of the park. In the ...
Apr 2, 2026
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Robotics
Do you trust me? A framework for making networks of robots and vehicles safer
From birds flying in formation to students working on a group project, the functioning of a group requires not only coordination and communication but also trust—each member must be confident in the others. The same is true ...
Apr 2, 2026
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UV glow test measures air disinfection performance in minutes
The effectiveness of air disinfection devices may now be measured in minutes, rather than hours, with a new technique from University of Michigan Engineering. This is important for researchers developing better antiviral ...
Apr 2, 2026
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Engineering
Lithium-air batteries break performance barriers thanks to a newly developed 2D catalyst
As the electric vehicle and energy storage system (ESS) markets experience rapid growth, the development of next-generation batteries capable of surpassing the energy density limitations of existing lithium-ion batteries ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Researchers build a robotic swarm with no electronics, no batteries and no brains
A LEGO brick is not smart. It doesn't compute. It doesn't plug in. It just fits. A team of Georgia Tech researchers has applied that logic to robotics. Bolei Deng, an assistant professor in Georgia Tech's Daniel Guggenheim ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Engineering
VisiPrint system generates realistic 3D-print previews from two images
Designers, makers, and others often use 3D printing to rapidly prototype a range of functional objects, from movie props to medical devices. Accurate print previews are essential so users know a fabricated object will perform ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Diffusion-based AI model successfully trained in electroplating
Electrochemical deposition, or electroplating, is a common industrial technique that coats materials to improve corrosion resistance and protection, durability and hardness, conductivity and more. A Los Alamos National Laboratory ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Molecular additive boosts silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency to 32.76%
Solar cells, devices that can convert sunlight into electricity, are among the most promising solutions to source energy without contributing to air pollution. While most commercially available solar cells are based on silicon, ...
