Engineering
In computer graphics and computer-aided design (CAD), 3D objects are often represented by the contours of their outer surfaces. Computers store these shapes as "thin shells," which model the contours of the skin of an animated ...
May 24, 2023
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A supercapacitor is similar to a rechargeable battery, but unlike the latter, it is not intended for prolonged power supply. Instead, it excels at delivering brief yet potent bursts of energy. Supercapacitors are commonly ...
May 24, 2023
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Many people remember a specific food they enjoyed as children, whether it's a special pie made by a grandparent, a once-a-year tasty treat for a holiday or spring rolls from a street vendor. But while the memory of the experience ...
May 24, 2023
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Lithium metal batteries are promising battery solutions that use metallic lithium as an anode. Instead of containing electrode materials that store lithium ions, like commonly employed lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), they use ...
May 23, 2023 feature
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Robotics
A robotic bee that can fly fully in all directions has been developed by Washington State University researchers.
May 23, 2023
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Engineering
Researchers at Texas A&M University have established foundational design principles for composite phase change materials to store thermal energy rapidly. This breakthrough is expected to dramatically simplify the design process, ...
May 23, 2023
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Engineering
The effects of the ground on propeller noise have been measured experimentally for the very first time by researchers in the Aeroacoustics research team at the University of Bristol.
May 23, 2023
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Engineering
Composites are widely used in different industries due to their ultra-high specific strength and specific modulus. Natural fibers can be considered as adequate alternatives to synthetic fibers due to advantages such as a ...
May 23, 2023
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Engineering
Publishing in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, scientists from McGill University, University of Illinois, and University of Science and Technology of China comprehensively reviewed the most recent discoveries ...
May 23, 2023
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Engineering
Growing demand for cleaner energy sources means offshore wind farms are being built all over the world. More than 5,000 turbines must be installed each year until 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5℃.
May 23, 2023
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