Soft robots self-destruct with little trace
Korean researchers say they have devised a robot that can self-destruct and leave no trace other than an oily puddle.
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Modified headphones translate sign language via Doppler
A University at Buffalo-led research team has modified noise-canceling headphones, enabling the common electronic device to "see" and translate American Sign Language (ASL) when paired with a smartphone.
Sep 8, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Concrete 'battery' now packs 10 times the power
Concrete already builds our world, and now it's one step closer to powering it, too. Made by combining cement, water, ultra-fine carbon black (with nanoscale particles), and electrolytes, electron-conducting carbon concrete ...
Oct 2, 2025
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Mixed-dimensional transistors enable high-performance multifunctional electronic devices
The downscaling of electronic devices, such as transistors, has reached a plateau, posing challenges for semiconductor fabrication. However, a research team led by materials scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) ...
Feb 23, 2024
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Innovative bird eye–inspired camera developed for enhanced object detection
The eyes of raptors can accurately perceive prey from kilometers away. Is it possible to model camera technology after birds' eyes? Researchers have developed a new type of camera that is inspired by the structures and functions ...
May 30, 2024
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Business
Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
After a year that made the terms WFH (work from home) and metaverse instantly recognizable for many people, there are a new set of technological trends headed this way for 2022.
Dec 1, 2021
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How your brainwaves could be used in criminal trials
American Kevin Strickland was exonerated after spending 42 years in prison for being wrongfully convicted of a triple murder in November 2021. His 1978 conviction was based on mistaken identification of an eyewitness. The ...
Jul 1, 2022
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Internet
Casanova: A scalable consensus protocol for blockchain
A team of researchers at Pyrofex Corporation recently introduced Casanova, a leaderless optimistic consensus algorithm suited for use in a blockchain. Rather than producing a chain, Casanova produces blocks in a directed ...
Engineering
Piezo composites with carbon fibers for motion sensors
An international research group has engineered a novel, high-strength flexible device by combining piezoelectric composites with unidirectional carbon fiber (UDCF), an anisotropic material that provides strength only in the ...
Dec 28, 2023
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Wearable AI system helps blind people navigate
A wearable system designed to assist navigation for blind and partially sighted people is presented in a study published in Nature Machine Intelligence. This system uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to survey the ...
Apr 14, 2025
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