A tiny new climbing robot inspired by geckos and inchworms
A tiny robot that could one day help doctors perform surgery was inspired by the incredible gripping ability of geckos and the efficient locomotion of inchworms.
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Efficient and scalable moisture-electric generators made from ionic hydrogel
Finding a simple and efficient green energy conversion technology is an essential component of the plan to achieve carbon neutrality and sustainable green energy while also satisfying the increased demand for electrical power.
Feb 27, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Bill signed for West Virginia renewable energy battery plant
West Virginia's governor on Friday signed a bill that gives $105 million in state funding for a renewable energy battery plant in a former steel town.
Feb 25, 2023
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Study: Carbon-neutral pavements are possible by 2050, but rapid policy and industry action are needed
Almost 2.8 million lane-miles, or about 4.6 million lane-kilometers, of the United States are paved.
Feb 22, 2023
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Business
The rise of renewables is not without risk for investors
Given the urgent need to combat climate change and put an end to the exploitation of fossil fuels, it would appear renewable energies have a bright future. Having grown steadily for several years, they accounted for 19.1% ...
Feb 20, 2023
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This 'Harry Potter' light sensor achieves magically high efficiency of 200%
Using green light and a double-layered cell, Ph.D. researcher Riccardo Ollearo has come up with a photodiode that has sensitivity that many can only dream of.
Feb 17, 2023
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Computer Sciences
Text generators may plagiarize beyond 'copy and paste'
Students may want to think twice before using a chatbot to complete their next assignment. Language models that generate text in response to user prompts plagiarize content in more ways than one, according to a Penn State-led ...
Feb 17, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Majority of Texans back shift to solar energy
Two years after Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc on Texas' power grid, a majority of Texans support expanding the country's reliance on solar and other alternative sources of energy, according to the most recent survey report ...
Feb 16, 2023
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Engineering
Reducing your electric bill with a predictive control heating system
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has tested a system to predict the heating needs on the Gløshaugen campus. The results show that we can save even more where surplus heat is already in use.
Feb 16, 2023
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Highly efficient ammonia-based systems for climate-friendly energy supply
In the future, ammonia could play a decisive role in the transition from fossil fuels to climate-friendly alternatives—as long as it is produced from green hydrogen, for example, using renewable energy sources. Ammonia ...
Feb 15, 2023
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