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Wednesday, Aug 27

Engineering

Ice-cooled buildings could ease strain on power grid

Ice has a proven track record when it comes to cooling drinks in the summer, so why not take it a step further? A big step, in fact, as thermal energy storage systems, often called "ice batteries," are getting a boost from ...

Electronics & Semiconductors

Simple salt could help unlock more powerful perovskite solar cells

A salt called guanidinium thiocyanate can improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells, a new class of semiconductor that could make solar power cheaper and more powerful, according to researchers at UCL.

Thursday, Aug 28

Hi Tech & Innovation

The AI breakthrough that uses almost no power to create images

From creating art and writing code to drafting emails and designing new drugs, generative AI tools are becoming increasingly indispensable for both business and personal use. As demand increases, they will require even more ...

Friday, Aug 29

Machine learning & AI

Amplifying AI's impact by making it understandable

As AI becomes a ubiquitous part of everyday life, people increasingly understand how it works. Whereas traditional computer programs operate on clear logic—"If A happens, then do B"—AI models, especially neural networks, ...

Robotics

Developing self-deploying material for next-gen robotics

The field of robotics has transformed drastically in this century, with a special focus on soft robotics. In this context, origami-inspired deployable structures with compact storage and efficient deployment features have ...

Saturday, Aug 30

Sunday, Aug 31