Hybrid car motor uses no heavy rare earth, uses light rare earth element
(Tech Xplore)—Anticipate this: a car's motor magnet that does not have heavy rare earth elements. That is big, in that it marks a break from several constraints.
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Starfish skeleton inspires new 4D morphing structure
Researchers have recently developed a flexible-yet-sturdy morphing structure inspired by the starfish skeleton that exhibits 4D morphing features with promising applications for robotics, aviation, and medical devices.
Jul 2, 2024
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Business
AI poised to usher in new level of concierge services to the public
Concierge services built on artificial intelligence have the potential to improve how hotels and other service businesses interact with customers, a new paper suggests.
May 23, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
From silent dialogues to vivid memories—here's how the science of inner experience could transform gaming
Video games are big business. The value of the global market is pushing the US$200 billion mark (£158 billion): bigger than the music industry and Hollywood combined. But the gaming industry has also been facing challenges. ...
May 16, 2024
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What is biophilic design? Three ways 'green' buildings work better for neurodivergent people
One in seven people worldwide are neurodivergent. They may have a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism—or traits that mean their thinking style differs from ...
Apr 10, 2024
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NASA noise prediction tool supports users in air taxi industry
Several air taxi companies are using a NASA-developed computer software tool to predict aircraft noise and aerodynamic performance. This tool allows manufacturers working in fields related to NASA's Advanced Air Mobility ...
Apr 5, 2024
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Assessing the wind vulnerability of Patagonia's oil storage tanks
In Latin America, specifically in Argentina, there's a burgeoning petroleum boom, largely thanks to the Vaca Muerta field, known for its substantial shale gas and oil reserves. However, this surge in oil output necessitates ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Precast pier system for accelerated bridge construction in seismic regions
To the untrained eye it may not look like much, but you can see a piece of groundbreaking concrete on Interstate 15 at Exit 80 in Fort Hall thanks to the work of researchers at Idaho State University.
Feb 6, 2024
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Securing rare earths for Europe's high-tech industries
A group of critical raw materials may help Europe reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities.
Jan 3, 2024
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Engineering
Analyzing interactions between radiation and matter for a long-term plutonium storage strategy
Long-running research between the UK's National Nuclear Laboratory and The University of Manchester, UK, has probed the complex interplay between the surface features of plutonium dioxide and its surrounding environment. ...
Dec 11, 2023
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