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Engineered Tapered Channels Enhance Fluid Flow and Reduce Energy Consumption in Battery-Based Desalination
Engineers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a novel approach that could revolutionize the field of battery-based seawater desalination by addressing a longstanding technical challenge: fluid flow “dead…
Study Reveals Massive Potential for Floating Solar Power on U.S. Federal Reservoirs
Federal reservoirs could play a crucial role in meeting the United States’ growing need for renewable solar energy, according to a recent study published in Solar Energy. This research, conducted…
Brain Stimulation Enables Complex Touch Sensations in Brain-Controlled Bionic Limbs
For individuals living with spinal cord injuries, the loss of the sense of touch is one of the most profound challenges they face. Not only does it impair basic motor…
Boosting Reservoir Computing with Generalized Synchronization
In the rapidly evolving field of machine learning, Reservoir Computing (RC) has emerged as an innovative and highly efficient model for tasks that involve time-based or sequential data. It’s recognized…
Researchers Develop 170 Gbps Optical Modulator, Surpassing Current Limits
Kyushu University researchers have recently unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in optical communication technology by developing an ultra-high-speed optical modulator. This novel modulator is capable of operating at more than 10…
How Lithium Titanium Phosphate Improves Battery Efficiency in Cold Temperatures
Most materials expand when heated and contract when cooled. This behavior is known as thermal expansion and is typical for most solids. However, there are certain materials that defy this…
Revolutionary Membrane Cleans High-Salinity Wastewater
A team of researchers led by Professor Wan Yinhua at the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made a groundbreaking advance in the field…
Researchers Develop Dialysis-Based Method for Treating High-Salinity Organic Wastewaters
Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have developed an innovative solution for treating high-salinity organic wastewaters—wastewater streams that contain elevated levels of both salts and…
Organic Photovoltaics Demonstrate Resilience Against Proton Irradiation in Space
Researchers from the University of Michigan have uncovered promising potential for carbon-based solar cells, also known as organic photovoltaics, in outer space. A recent study suggests that these lightweight and…
Penn Engineering Develops Ultrafast, Energy-Efficient Photonic Switch
In the world of data transmission, every second counts. Terabytes of data are transmitted globally, flowing as light signals through fiber-optic cables. These cables, the lifeblood of the information age,…
OpenAI’s o3 Model: A Step Towards General Intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides over the past few years, with one of the most intriguing developments occurring in late 2023. On December 20, OpenAI introduced a new…
Mud-Wading Robots Inspired by Moose
Roboticists at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) have unveiled an innovative advancement in robot mobility, with the development of a new class of bio-inspired feet designed to help robots navigate…
Scientists Discover Plastic Crystals as a Promising Refrigerant
A team of chemical engineers from Deakin University, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Western Australia, the University of Sydney, and Monash University, has uncovered a promising method…
Researchers Enhance Durability of Lithium-Rich Layered Oxide Batteries
A team of researchers has developed an innovative strategy to significantly enhance the durability of lithium-rich layered oxide (LLO) material, a promising next-generation cathode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This breakthrough,…
High-Performance Self-Charging Energy Storage Device Developed
A groundbreaking collaboration between researchers has led to the development of a high-performance, self-charging energy storage device that significantly advances the field of sustainable energy. By integrating cutting-edge materials science…
New Material Boosts Sodium-Ion Battery Performance
For decades, lithium-ion batteries have dominated the energy storage industry, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Their efficiency, energy density, and widespread availability…
Real-Time Visualization of Serpentine Structures in Stretchable Electronics
A groundbreaking innovation in stretchable technology has emerged from a research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). The team, led by Professor Su Seok Choi of the…
Bio-Inspired Wind Sensing for Flying Robots
Bio-inspired wind sensing using strain sensors on flexible wings is poised to revolutionize robotic flight control strategies, providing insights into how nature-inspired technology can improve the adaptability and precision of…
Researchers Develop AI Model to Predict Material Properties
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in collaboration with University College London have made significant progress in advancing the field of materials science through the innovative application of…