Study unfolds a new class of mechanical devices
It took just over 10 years, but real science has finally caught up to the science fiction of Iron Man's transforming exoskeleton suit.
Feb 13, 2019
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3-D displays that 'accommodate' the human eye
Have you ever felt dizzy or nauseous after watching a 3D movie or using a virtual reality headset? If so, it is probably because you were subconsciously able to detect the subtle differences between the virtual 3D scene ...
Jan 23, 2019
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Model predicts lithium-ion batteries most competitive for storage applications by 2030
When leasing or buying a car, it's important to consider not just the sticker price, but the long-term recurring costs, such as gas and maintenance. Deciding how we're going to invest in clean energy storage requires a similar ...
Jan 09, 2019
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A new roving biologger that travels along a sperm whale's body surface
A team of researchers at Yamagata University and Teikyo University of Science, in Japan, have recently developed a new roving biologger, or whale rover, which can travel along a sperm whale's body surface and collect valuable ...
Dec 27, 2018 feature
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'Sun in a box' would store renewable energy for the grid
MIT engineers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, and deliver that energy back into an electric grid on demand. The system may be designed to power a ...
Dec 06, 2018
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Schools eye facial recognition technology to boost security
The surveillance system that has kept watch on students entering Lockport schools for over a decade is getting a novel upgrade. Facial recognition technology soon will check each face against a database of expelled students, ...
Jul 23, 2018
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Catalog secures $9 million in funding to develop DNA based data storage technology
Boston-based Catalog, a startup company focused on solving the looming data storage crisis, has announced to the press that it has received $9 million in funding from several venture capital firms. The funding will go toward ...
Jul 05, 2018 report
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Wearable ring, wristband allow users to control smart tech with hand gestures
New technology created by a team of Georgia Tech researchers could make controlling text or other mobile applications as simple as "1-2-3."
May 14, 2018
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Future wearable device could tell how we power human movement
For athletes and weekend warriors alike, returning from a tendon injury too soon often ensures a trip right back to physical therapy. However, a new technology developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers could ...
Apr 24, 2018
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Sensor tech for commercial lithium-ion batteries finds they can be charged five times faster
Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have developed a new direct, precise test of Lithium-ion batteries' internal temperatures and their electrodes potentials and found that the batteries can be safely charged ...
Feb 16, 2018
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Clean energy: Experts outline how governments can successfully invest before it's too late
Governments need to give technical experts more autonomy and hold their nerve to provide more long-term stability when investing in clean energy, argue researchers in climate change and innovation policy in a new paper published ...
Dec 06, 2017
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'Floating food' invention could start new culinary craze
Floating food could be the next culinary craze thanks to a new invention that levitates, transports and delivers food and drink directly onto your tongue.
Oct 17, 2017
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Zinc-air batteries: Three-stage method could revolutionise rechargeability
University of Sydney researchers have found a solution for one of the biggest stumbling blocks preventing zinc-air batteries from overtaking conventional lithium-ion batteries as the power source of choice in electronic devices.
Aug 15, 2017
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Startup allows users to create realistic animated facial avatar from a single photograph
(Tech Xplore)—A team of researchers working at startup Loom.ai, has introduced new technology that allows a user to submit a single image of their face and have it translated into an animated version that can be used as ...
Dec 14, 2016 report
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New 'smart metal' technology to keep bridge operational in next big quake
A bridge that bends in an strong earthquake and not only remains standing, but remains usable is making its debut in its first real-world application as part of a new exit bridge ramp on a busy downtown Seattle highway.
Nov 17, 2016
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