Brain cell differences could be key to learning in humans and AI
Researchers have found that variability between brain cells might speed up learning and improve the performance of the brain and future AI.
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Energy & Green Tech
A new look at the problem of energy efficiency in lithium-ion batteries
An international research team featuring two Skoltech scientists has experimentally demonstrated that a long-standing explanation for low energy efficiency in lithium-ion batteries does not hold. The researchers explained ...
Sep 21, 2021
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Diagnosing and tracking lithium-ion battery degradation
An international team of researchers has devised a method to detect the degradation mechanism of lithium-ion batteries.
Sep 9, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Helping semiconductors find a cooler way to relax
Bandgap engineering can improve the performance of optoelectronic devices that aim to harness the energy of "hot" electrons, research from KAUST shows.
Sep 7, 2021
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Calling all couch potatoes: This finger wrap can let you power electronics while you sleep
A new wearable device turns the touch of a finger into a source of power for small electronics and sensors. Engineers at the University of California San Diego developed a thin, flexible strip that can be worn on a fingertip ...
Jul 13, 2021
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Scientists develop energy saving technique paving way for a carbon neutral society
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered a method which will allow for faster communication systems and better energy saving electronics.
Jun 21, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Making batteries live longer with ultrathin lithium
Our lives today are governed by electronics in all shapes and forms. Electronics, in turn, are governed by their batteries. However, the traditional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), that are widely used in electronic devices, ...
Jun 1, 2021
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Engineers harvest Wi-Fi signals to power small electronics
With the rise of the digital age, the amount of Wi-Fi sources to transmit information wirelessly between devices has grown exponentially. This results in the widespread use of the 2.4GHz radio frequency that Wi-Fi uses, with ...
May 18, 2021
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Team develops stable, efficient, anode-free sodium battery
When it comes to batteries, lithium-ion are the best we have as far as energy density and convenience.
May 3, 2021
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Security
How to keep automated electric vehicles safe
Having your social media account hacked is a pain. Having your credit card account hacked can be devastating. Having your new electric vehicle hacked could be disastrous.
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