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Hardware
Brain-inspired AI architecture could computing faster and far less power-hungry
Spiking neural networks (SNNs) are artificial intelligence (AI) models inspired by how biological neurons communicate with each other. While biological neurons exchange information in the form of electrical impulses, SNNs ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Safer lithium-ion batteries move closer as 3D-printed cobalt-free electrodes boost power
Since the early 2000s, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the predominant rechargeable power source for many mobile devices, electric vehicles, renewable-energy storage grids and more. But the Li-ion batteries in ...
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Ultraefficient chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
A new chip developed by MIT researchers could help tiny, low-power UAVs avoid obstacles as they zip around tight corners inside an industrial HVAC system to check for gas leaks. The chip allows small autonomous robots and ...
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Seaweed-based ingredient helps turn dirt into 3D-printed walls
An ingredient that gives ice cream a creamier texture could make natural earthen materials like clay and sand easier to 3D print into durable structures, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Colorado ...
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Onsite fabrication unlocks large-area electronic skin for robots and wearables
Korean researchers have secured flexible electronic skin technology that can be fabricated directly in the field. This achievement has increased the feasibility of commercializing electronic skin for use in various fields, ...
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Computer Sciences
Forgetting may be the secret to better AI language learning
Giving AI a human-like memory limitation may actually help it learn language better. In their new proof-of-principle study, Abishek Thamma (University of Amsterdam) and Micha Heilbron (Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics) ...
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Robotics
Robot 'Floaty' rides the wind like a bird, staying stable without propellers
Current flying objects face a trade-off: Drones with propellers, for instance, are very agile and able to hover; however, they use up a lot of energy. Airplanes, on the other hand, feature fixed wings that allow them to fly ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Food waste can become jet fuel through simpler refining and 50-50 blending
The aviation industry accounts for a large portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. Biobased, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can mitigate climate impacts, but transitioning to SAF faces critical supply chain constraints. ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
3D photothermal design unlocks 8.5-fold higher solar evaporation for desalination and crop irrigation
The global shortage of freshwater has become a critical challenge. Conventional water treatment relies heavily on fossil fuels and associated infrastructure, which can make it unsuitable for remote and harsh regions. In contrast, ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Next-generation battery potential unlocked with a novel electrolyte design
A research team has successfully designed a novel electrolyte for fluoride shuttle batteries based on a new concept. The research is published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials.
Jun 22, 2026
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Security
Microscopic image changes can bypass AI guardrails, nearly doubling unsafe responses
It may look like a picture of a panda bear to you, but to your business's AI agent, it can act like a skeleton key, bypassing safety safeguards and potentially causing the model to generate harmful, misleading or policy-violating ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Engineering
Ink-based thermoelectric technology could be solution for replacing problematic refrigerants
Today's refrigerants, which are specialized working fluids used in air conditioners, refrigerators and heat pumps, come with a host of issues, including leakage, emissions concerns, flammability and limited reclamation of ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Engineering
Haptic insoles and forearm band improve balance by substituting lost foot-pressure feedback
Misjudge a curb or miss a step on the stairs, and there is a split second of panic as your foot doesn't land when you expect it to. That brief loss of pressure can be enough to throw off your balance entirely.
Jun 22, 2026
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Software
Mouse moves unlock realistic AI video control with no extra computing cost
A technology developed at the Technion enables ordinary users to create realistic video clips intuitively, without the need for massive computing resources. Called Time-to-Move (TTM), it offers unprecedented control over ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Security
Understand 'phishing?' Think again: Why cybersecurity language is failing us
Cyberattacks now cost the global economy trillions, yet most people still struggle to understand what actually happens when a breach occurs. Research by Associate Professor Sky Marsen, an applied linguist and communications ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Internet
Wikipedia won't let AI edit articles, cofounder says
Wikipedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to let it play a direct role in editing articles on its platform, co-founder Jimmy Wales told AFP on Monday.
Jun 22, 2026
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Engineering
One-step toxic lead recovery from flexible perovskite solar cells closes the loop
Researchers from Kanazawa University have developed a one-step recycling method that recovers toxic lead (Pb) and valuable metals including gold (Au) and indium (In) from flexible perovskite solar cells, supporting sustainable ...
Jun 22, 2026
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