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Inspired by networks found in nature, engineers design stronger, more resilient 'metamaterials'
Order has long been the rule in the design of synthetic "metamaterials," which have internal structures that give the whole material exceptional properties not found in nature.
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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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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 ...
China touts tech, AI cred at world Web Summit
China is flexing its technological muscles at the global Web Summit in Lisbon starting Tuesday, showcasing dancing robots and low-cost artificial intelligence models as Beijing weathers claims that it spied on the AI chip ...
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Tuning giant surface potential in OLEDs can improve efficiency and lifespan
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) power many display screens, but their efficiency can be limited by energy lost inside the device. As organic layers are deposited, their molecules can align to create an internal electrical ...
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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 ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Directional VR passwords improve recall with a sense of place
Researchers have demonstrated a new password authentication technique for use in virtual reality (VR) settings, which allows users to choose directions rather than numbers. The approach supports the same number of possible ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Engineering
Architected fillers: Shape becomes a design variable for composites
In a recent study, researchers in materials science at Tampere University challenged conventional composite filler shapes by introducing a different approach in which each particle's 3D geometry is designed first, then printed ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Biomaterials could give photonic chips new ways to connect with living tissue
The relentless march of Moore's law is slowing as electronic circuits hit fundamental limits in speed and energy efficiency. The solution, many researchers believe, lies in photonics, using light instead of electrons to process ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Robotics
Advanced coating can alter a drone's radar signature
Drones have become a crucial element in modern security and defense. The ability to manipulate the signals reflected from drones—so that, for example, it is possible to fly close to a radar without being detected—is therefore ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Newly-developed paint could keep your home cooler and lower energy bills
A special white paint developed at the University of South Florida could offer a new way to cool buildings, reduce energy consumption and lessen reliance on air conditioning. Created in the lab of Distinguished University ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Engineers adapt laser physics trick to deliver heat on demand
When a process needs a burst of heat, a steady supply may not be enough. Storing thermal energy and delivering it quickly are challenges for applications such as sterilization, cleaning or starting up distillation systems. ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Engineering
Target fabrication achieves new precision through additive manufacturing
What happens when additive manufacturing meets target fabrication engineering? An impossibly small, submillimeter-scale cone that can be manufactured 10 times faster than before, enabling new target configurations for experiments ...
Nov 6, 2026
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AI helps find better recipes for 3D-printing titanium parts
Engineers can 3D-print high-performance titanium parts for aircraft, medical implants and advanced machinery, but finding the right printing settings can still require costly and time-consuming trial and error. A new study ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Engineering
3D-printed chain mail and more: New method combines thick inks and patterned light for faster, finer structures
For decades, people using 3D printers have faced a tough decision: print quickly, print parts with fine features or print materials that meet performance requirements. Light-based 3D printers are fast and precise but limited ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Rechargeable battery prototype runs on vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is essential for the body's proper functioning and is found in foods of animal origin. It is produced by certain bacteria that, in addition to being found in nature, are cultivated at industrial facilities for ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Graphene networks help lithium-ion batteries store more energy and deliver more power
Making more efficient, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries has been a challenge for researchers because adding more mass to the batteries restricts how fast electricity and lithium ions can move. To overcome this challenge, ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Our ears reveal our feelings: A step toward machines with super-emotional intelligence?
The muscles of the human ear reveal what and how we feel. This is the finding of Dr. Farah Corona-Strauss and Sophie Bonnaire, researchers at the Systems Neuroscience & Neurotechnology Unit in Saarbrücken and Homburg. Their ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Autonomous microfactory turns digital files into DNA for power-free preservation
According to projections, the volume of digital data created, captured, copied and consumed worldwide will reach 175 zettabytes (ZB) in 2026. This is equivalent to the storage capacity of billions of hard drives, such as ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
New instrument at Brazil's Sirius accelerator enables researchers to observe solar cells in operation
Scientists at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Campinas, São Paulo state, developed an instrument for the Sirius particle accelerator that can observe the interior of solar cells on a nanoscale ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Researchers teach football to AI models
The NFL has given Carnegie Mellon University researchers access to official film and on-field data to develop new technologies that can enhance the way coaches, players and fans annotate, analyze and understand games.
Nov 5, 2026
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Engineering
Hypersonic projectiles turn ultra-hard diamond composite into shock-absorbing graphite
"Diamonds are forever." Or so the saying goes. Texas A&M University College of Engineering and Rice University researchers put that claim to the ultimate test. They forged a diamond composite, then marched it directly into ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
Adaptive-focus displays could make virtual and augmented reality interactions more effective
Most virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) displays present virtual objects at a fixed focal distance, creating a mismatch between where the eyes converge and where they focus. Researchers tested a varifocal display ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Low-voltage capacitor combines rapid switching with a trillion cycles without breakdown
A breakthrough has been made toward overcoming both the speed and endurance limitations of low-power memory. A research team led by professor Min Hyuk Park of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Threaded ultrasound lens reveals chip defects previously hidden by internal noise
A research team led by professor Chang Jin Ho from the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Science at DGIST has developed an ultrasound transducer with a screw-threaded focusing lens. By etching a threaded structure ...
Nov 4, 2026
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