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Energy & Green Tech
Underwater solar cells can operate 10 meters below the ocean's surface
Scientists have taken solar cells to new depths, demonstrating that they can function 10 meters (33 feet) below the surface of the South China Sea. The study, published Sept. 11 in the journal Joule, found that solar cells ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Laser annealing integrates optical isolators directly onto silicon photonics chips without overheating
Kyocera Corporation and the Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC) at Tohoku University have developed a new technology that integrates optical isolators directly onto silicon photonics chips using laser annealing, ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Cool, power, move: A printable textile that does it all
A new printable textile combines passive cooling with biomechanical energy harvesting to enable motion-controlled, adaptive thermal management. Led by researchers in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of ...
Sep 11, 2026
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The secret knitting society designing blankets and clothing with data
Deep within the underbellies of online forums and social media sites, a global network of passionate knitters, crocheters, sewists and stitchers is quietly pioneering a bespoke form of data visualization, conveying complex ...
Sep 11, 2026
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AI could soon infer human intent by sensing "that's not what I meant" through neural feedback
A future in which AI can recognize a person's unspoken "that's not what I meant" response from brain signals and adjust its behavior on its own is coming closer. KAIST researchers have developed a technology that detects ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Unexpectedly rigid polymers boost ion transport in hydrogen fuel cell membranes
Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising clean-energy technology with the potential to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions if widely adopted. As they generate electricity, the only byproduct of their reactions is water. ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
New tool identifies raw materials used in buildings
Circular-economy thinking is becoming increasingly important in the construction sector. It helps reduce raw material consumption and emissions and can provide a well-thought-out reuse and recycling scheme to cut costs.
Sep 10, 2026
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Computer Sciences
Bringing classical LDPC code design theory to quantum computers
Quantum error correction must detect and correct errors without directly reading the quantum information. Classical low-density parity check (LDPC) codes have a well-established design theory: by choosing how many checks ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Engineering
Built-in quantum sensor detects bending stress in microscopic devices
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are tiny devices used in technologies such as microphones, accelerometers and biosensors. MEMS are highly useful but prone to physical stress that affects their performance, stability ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Designing plastic containers for easier recycling with terahertz technology
Plastic packaging is designed around appearance, convenience and function, but what happens after disposal is often considered separately—yet managing this waste is key to building a circular economy, since good recycling ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Engineering
A 100-day 3D print recreates Blatten rock avalanche path for risk testing
What happens when water, ice and more thunder down into a valley? Researchers from ETH Zurich and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF are investigating this using an accurate 3D model of the area around ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Invention may bring smart bionic eye into sight
A working prototype that can see, remember and interact with the world like the human brain could one day underpin smart bionic eyes while using far less energy than today's technologies. The invention from RMIT University ...
Sep 8, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Tracking energy flow reveals voltage pattern that slashes waste heat by over 60%
Almost all the energy that flows into computing devices is eventually squandered as waste heat.
Sep 8, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Electrolyte additive strengthens graphite's protective layer, extending lithium-ion battery life
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from portable electronics to electric vehicles, but their performance gradually declines as repeated charging and discharging alter the interfaces inside the cell. One particularly important ...
Sep 7, 2026
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Engineering
New manufacturing method makes heat-resistant materials in days, not months
A novel approach for making carbon-carbon composites could replace the slow, labor-intensive manufacturing process that has constrained the material's availability and driven up its cost.
Sep 4, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Transparent silicon-photonics chips could bring advanced optical systems to curved displays
The field of silicon photonics, which uses light rather than electricity to transmit and process data on semiconductor chips, has enabled optical systems to evolve from bulky setups to compact, advanced systems. Typically, ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Engineering
Supercooled water enables 3D printing of ice
Physicists from the University of Amsterdam have developed a method to print three-dimensional structures in ice. The researchers show how small pillars can be printed at an angle, making it possible to print arbitrary profiles ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
New design framework creates self-folding paper wearable sensors tailored to body shapes
Wearable sensors, such as wristbands, rings and adhesive patches, are becoming increasingly common for health care monitoring, fitness tracking and human-machine interaction. While most wearable devices are made from flexible ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Engineering
Engineers create a world-first in floating titanium
Research led by RMIT University shows the 3D-printed titanium lattice—made up of hollow, interconnected struts filled with foam—not only floats but also withstands seawater exposure and is stronger than the stainless steel ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
A life-inspired framework for more autonomous and adaptive AI
Living organisms constantly adjust their behavior according to what is happening inside their bodies. Hunger can shift attention toward food, while cold can make finding warmth more urgent. These internal signals remain meaningful ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Engineering
Laser-printed PVC interface tracks finger direction and speed without wiring
Touchscreens and other touch-based controls, from smartphones and tablets to smart devices and wearable electronics, have become part of everyday life. However, many touch interfaces depend on batteries, external power, electrodes ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Engineering
Researchers develop new heatsink using additive manufacturing
Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, are developing a new thermal-management capability to help manage heat in systems where space and weight are limited.
Sep 2, 2026
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Hi Tech & Innovation
A new kind of AI that does its thinking cheaply without words
There may soon be a new kind of artificial intelligence in town, one that uses a novel approach to thinking that could save massive amounts of computing power and money.
Energy & Green Tech
Potential material for safer Li-ion batteries achieves record-high conductivity
Two years ago, a new material was reported to have an unusually large lithium-ion conductivity. Now, Nagoya University researchers have uncovered why it works so well and attained its record-high room temperature conductivity ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Engineering
New method puts a twist on creating efficient micromixers
"Micromixer" might just sound like a fancy name for a tiny blender, but mixing liquids at the microliter scale is no simple task. Micromixers are essential components of microfluidic devices widely used across the pharmaceutical, ...
Sep 1, 2026
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