Sea creatures inspire marine robots engineered to operate in extraterrestrial oceans
Scientists at the University of Bristol have drawn on the design and life of a mysterious zooplankton to develop underwater robots.
Feb 2, 2023
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News tagged with module
Electronics & Semiconductors
Stability of perovskite solar cells reaches next milestone
Perovskite semiconductors promise highly efficient and low-cost solar cells. However, the semi-organic material is very sensitive to temperature differences, which can quickly lead to fatigue damage in normal outdoor use. ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Internet
Signal processing algorithms improve turbulence in free-space optic tests
New signal-processing algorithms have been shown to mitigate the impact of turbulence in free-space optical experiments, potentially bringing "free space" internet a step closer to reality.
Dec 20, 2022
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Security
NIST retires SHA-1 cryptographic algorithm due to vulnerabilities
The SHA-1 algorithm, one of the first widely used methods of protecting electronic information, has reached the end of its useful life, according to security experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Collecting solar energy from both sides: New process boosts efficiency of bifacial CIGS thin film solar cell
The idea is as straightforward as it is simple: If I can collect both direct sunlight as well as its reflection via the rear end of my solar cell, this should increase the yield of energy the cell produces. Potential applications ...
Dec 14, 2022
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Engineering
Developing a W-band receive module for ultra-low noise data transmission in satellite communications
To meet the world's rapidly growing data consumption and increasing bandwidth requirements, satellite communications are shifting to higher frequencies. The W-band (75–110 GHz) is well suited for use in space, but technical ...
Dec 12, 2022
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Engineering
Single-cell-driven, tri-channel encryption meta-displays
Pockets of the POSTECH campus are turning into metaverse-ready spaces. Leveraging lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, POSTECH has employed metaverse learning to enable students to conduct experiments and receive training ...
Nov 29, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
A space-time coding metasurface antenna for efficient and secure communications
Antennas that can couple guided waves emitted from different sources in free space and manipulate these waves are crucial to the development of numerous technologies, including wireless communication, optical communication ...
Software
Creating a long-lasting platform to map the future of energy
As energy costs sky-rocket and industries struggle to survive, EMB3Rs can make a difference. Austria-based researchers reveal how the platform is set to help companies cost-effectively convert waste heat to a valuable revenue ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Photovoltaics researchers release five-year, early-life module degradation study
A team led by photovoltaics researchers at Sandia has completed a five-year degradation study of 834 fielded photovoltaic modules, representing 13 types of modules from seven manufacturers in three climates. Their objective ...
Nov 3, 2022
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