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AI tool helps visually impaired users 'feel' where objects are in real time
Over the last few years, systems and applications that help visually impaired people navigate their environment have undergone rapid development, but still have room to grow, according to a team of researchers at Penn State. ...
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Moisture-driven power generator delivers stable electricity even in dry air conditions
As artificial intelligence (AI) and smart gadgets become more common, our need for reliable power sources grows. Renewable energy options like solar and wind are great, but they depend on specific conditions. A research team ...
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3D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly alternative to concrete they hope can one day be used to rapidly 3D print homes and infrastructure.
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A new route to optimize AI hardware: Homodyne gradient extraction
A team led by the BRAINS Center for Brain-Inspired Computing at the University of Twente has demonstrated a new way to make electronic materials adapt in a manner comparable to machine learning. Their study, published in ...
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Hardware
Integrated photonic millimeter-wave radar chip developed for next-generation radar 6G networks
In a breakthrough in radar technology, researchers from the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have developed the world's first integrated photonic millimeter-wave radar chip, achieving unprecedented precision in a remarkably ...
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Engineering
Low-cost green hydrogen: New electrode design dramatically reduces wear in membrane electrolyzers
A University of California, Berkeley chemist has engineered a new technology that could make hydrogen-producing fuel cells last longer and hasten the arrival of cost-competitive, eco-friendly versions of the fuel source.
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Technology news
Security
Five crucial ways LLMs can endanger your privacy
The privacy concerns around large language models like ChatGPT, Anthropic and Gemini are more serious than just the data the algorithms ingest, according to a Northeastern University computer science expert.
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Robotics
Tactile sensors enable robots to carry unsecured loads
If you've ever moved into a new home, you know the challenge of packing a moving truck—it's like solving a giant, three-dimensional puzzle. Everything needs to fit just right, and nothing can be left loose or unbalanced, ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Double harvest from the fields: Experts discuss potential and challenges of agrivoltaics
What are the benefits of placing solar panels over agricultural land? Where do they make sense, and who is already using them today?
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Engineering
Direct approach can bond and debond 2D semiconductors without any glue-like materials
A key objective of electronics engineers is to further reduce the size of devices, while also boosting their speed, performance and efficiency. Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, single-layer and thin materials with a controllable ...
Energy & Green Tech
Carbon electrode enables 1-Wh-class stacked lithium-air battery with enhanced output and lifespan
A joint research team from NIMS and Toyo Tanso has developed a carbon electrode that enables stable operation of a 1-Wh-class stacked lithium-air battery, achieving higher output, longer life and scalability simultaneously.
Nov 21, 2025
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Engineering
Turning polarization into motion: Ferroelectric fluids redefine electrostatic actuators
Researchers have discovered that ferroelectric fluids can harness an overlooked transverse electrostatic force (TEF) to rise over 80 mm, without magnets or high voltages. By exploiting the fluid's spontaneous polarization ...
Nov 21, 2025
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Hardware
A brain-like chip interprets neural network connectivity in real time
The ability to analyze the brain's neural connectivity is emerging as a key foundation for brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies, such as controlling artificial limbs and enhancing human intelligence. To make these ...
Nov 21, 2025
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Automotive
New AI language-vision models transform traffic video analysis to improve road safety
New York City's thousands of traffic cameras capture endless hours of footage each day, but analyzing that video to identify safety problems and implement improvements typically requires resources that most transportation ...
Nov 21, 2025
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Engineering
Perovskite–silicon solar cells last longer under heat with new molecular layer
Solar panels made from silicon already adorn rooftops and vast fields around the world—but they are reaching their performance limits. Researchers are now pairing silicon with a promising material called perovskite to capture ...
Nov 21, 2025
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Ionic thermoelectric film uses body heat to power LED lights
A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel thermoelectric (TE) film, capable of powering LED lights using a mere 1.5°C temperature difference between the human body and ambient air. This innovative technology ...
Nov 21, 2025
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