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Robotics
Soft robotics redefined: Meet the light-driven toroidal micro-robot that navigates viscous liquids autonomously
Researchers from Tampere University in Finland and Anhui Jianzhu University in China have made a significant breakthrough in soft robotics. Their study introduces the first toroidal, light-driven micro-robot that can move ...
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Engineering
Holographic 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize multiple industries, say researchers
Researchers at Concordia have developed a novel method of 3D printing that uses acoustic holograms. And they say it's quicker than existing methods and capable of making more complex objects.
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Neural networks, machine learning? Nobel-winning AI science explained
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists on Tuesday for discoveries that laid the groundwork for the artificial intelligence used by hugely popular tools such as ChatGPT.
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Electricity-free circuit helps free up space for robots to 'think,' say scientists
Engineers have worked out how to give robots complex instructions without electricity for the first time, which could free up more space in the robotic 'brain' for them to 'think.'
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New apps aid blind people in navigating indoor spaces
Two new apps are set to assist blind individuals in navigating indoor spaces by providing spoken directions through a smartphone. This offers a safe solution for wayfinding in areas where GPS is ineffective.
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Engineering
Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries, could provide drinking water at low cost
MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun. The researchers report details of the new system in a paper appearing in Nature Water.
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Automotive
Expert suggests driver's test for autonomous vehicles in US
At a time of growing concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles, a leading expert is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver's test that such vehicles would have to pass before they could travel ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Research highlights China's coal transition complexities
A new paper from the University of California San Diego details how China faces numerous political, economic and technological obstacles as it tries to transition away from coal—the country's primary energy source—while ...
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Automotive
Will Tesla's robotaxi reveal live up to hype?
After years of talking up Tesla's prowess on autonomous driving, Elon Musk is set to host Thursday a much-hyped robotaxi event amid a mix of anticipation and skepticism.
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Business
US industrial policy may strengthen EV battery supply chain
Vehicle electrification is an important pathway to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The supply chain for electric vehicle battery materials relies heavily on China, a dependency that can leave the US vulnerable to ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Engineering
Move over, bolts: Meet the future of stronger structural connections with interlocking metasurfaces
In a collaborative effort between Texas A&M University and Sandia National Laboratories, researchers have significantly improved a new joining technology, interlocking metasurfaces (ILMs), designed to increase the strength ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Enhanced electrocapillarity technique advances battery interface analysis
Batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, with their performance hinging on the critical interface between the electrode and electrolyte. Penn State and industry researchers have developed a method ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Scientists develop machine learning tool to accurately identify Arabic dialects in 22 Arabic-speaking countries
Scientists from the University of Sharjah believe they have created an artificial intelligence system that can automatically identify which Arabic dialect someone is speaking. The work is published in IEEE Xplore.
Oct 7, 2024
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Electronics & Semiconductors
New ultrathin optical device can precisely capture and stimulate the mammalian brain
Reliably tracking and manipulating the mammalian nervous system in laboratory or clinical settings allows neuroscientists to test their hypotheses, which may in turn lead to new important discoveries. The most well-established ...
Energy & Green Tech
Researchers propose hydrogen storage using existing infrastructure in lakes and reservoirs
In a new Nature Communications study, researchers propose a new method for hydrogen storage using existing pipes located at the bottom of lakes and reservoirs.
Energy & Green Tech
Researchers create artificial plants that purify indoor air, generate electricity
On average, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, and the air we breathe at work, school or home affects our overall health and well-being.
Oct 4, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Meta's Movie Gen lets users animate photos into videos
Meta on Friday provided a look at a generative artificial intelligence model it is working on that lets people create short videos, complete with audio, from text prompts and photos.
Oct 4, 2024
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