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Engineering
Octopus-inspired 'smart skin' uses 4D printing to morph on cue
Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed to serve a limited set of functions. To address this inflexibility, researchers at Penn State, led by Hongtao ...
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Oxygen-modified graphene filters boost natural gas purification
As we shift toward more sustainable fuels, natural gas and biogas, which mainly contain methane (CH4), have become important sources of energy and raw materials for chemical production. However, these gases also contain impurities ...
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New AI system fixes 3D printing defects in real time
Additive manufacturing has revolutionized manufacturing by enabling customized, cost-effective products with minimal waste. However, with the majority of 3D printers operating on open-loop systems, they are notoriously prone ...
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A mathematical framework for optimizing robotic joints
Consider the marvelous physics of the human knee. The largest hinge joint in the body, it has two rounded bones held together by ligaments that not only swing like a door, but also roll and glide over each other, allowing ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Building energy resilience by understanding nuances of power outages across the US
More frequent and intense weather phenomena like heat waves, windstorms, or atmospheric rivers often come in pairs and these challenging combinations stress the power grid and lead to outages. A multi-year analysis is the ...
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Engineering
Transparent windows can shield buildings from powerful electromagnetic pulses
Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs)—high-energy-density and ultra-wideband beams of electromagnetic radiation—are generated from sources such as nuclear explosions, high-power electromagnetic pulse devices, and intentional ...
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Computer Sciences
Inner 'self-talk' helps AI models learn, adapt and multitask more easily
Talking to oneself is a trait which feels inherently human. Our inner monologs help us organize our thoughts, make decisions, and understand our emotions. But it's not just humans who can reap the benefits of such self-talk.
Feb 1, 2026
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Robotics
Training four-legged robots as if they were dogs
Over the next decades, robots are expected to make their way into a growing number of households, public spaces, and professional environments. Many of the most advanced and promising robots designed to date are so-called ...
Robotics
A smelly snapshot of the current state of electronic noses for robots
Robots are getting better at sniffing out smells thanks to improvements in electronic noses (e-noses). A comprehensive review of the state of robot olfaction, published in the journal npj Robotics, has surveyed recent advances ...
Machine learning & AI
Geometry behind how AI agents learn revealed
A new study from the University at Albany shows that artificial intelligence systems may organize information in far more intricate ways than previously thought. The study, "Exploring the Stratified Space Structure of an ...
Jan 31, 2026
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Engineering
Mesh bioreactor achieves 20‑fold efficiency increase and 50% cost reduction for wastewater treatment
A Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) research team has developed a wastewater treatment technology that integrates a mesh bioreactor with an ultrasound-induced transient cavitation cleaning mechanism. ...
Jan 31, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Tesla turbine-inspired structure generates electricity using compressed air
The demand for energy is ever-increasing across various industries. In recent decades, scientists have explored the electrostatic potential of particulate matter as a highly promising avenue for energy harvesting. However, ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
Say what's on your mind, and AI can tell what kind of person you are
If you say a few words, generative AI will understand who you are—maybe even better than your close family and friends. A new University of Michigan study found that widely available generative AI models (e.g., ChatGPT, ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Novel membrane boosts water electrolysis performance in low-alkalinity conditions
As green hydrogen emerges as a key next-generation clean energy source, securing technologies that enable its stable and cost-effective production has become a critical challenge. However, conventional water electrolysis ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Hardware
Brain-inspired hardware uses single-spike coding to run AI more efficiently
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as the models underpinning the functioning of ChatGPT and various other online platforms, has grown exponentially over the past few years. Current hardware and electronic ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Study solves key micro-LED challenges, enabling 'reality-like' visuals for AR/VR devices
From TVs and smartwatches to rapidly emerging VR and AR devices, micro-LEDs are a next-generation display technology in which each LED—smaller than the thickness of a human hair—emits light on its own. Among the three ...
Jan 30, 2026
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