Panels coated with the new composite absorb moisture at night and release it during the day for passive cooling. Credit: Heno Hwang (KAUST) A new composite material passively keeps solar panels cool, boosting power output…
A new MIT-developed membrane separates crude oil components by size, not heat, offering a potential 90% energy savings and a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions. <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip=" MIT MIT is an acronym for…
A schematic of an ultrasonic receiver that demonstrates how it can be bent and deformed during the process of wirelessly charging the battery of a body-inserted medical device, while maintaining its performance during close attachment…
A new sodium–air fuel cell triples lithium battery energy density and could enable electric planes. It’s safer, carbon-negative, and built from cheap, abundant materials — with a startup already working on commercializing it. Credit: Shutterstock…
Time lapse photos show a new ping-pong-playing robot performing a top spin. The robot quickly estimates the speed and trajectory of an incoming ball and precisely hits it to a desired location on the table….
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking material for solid-state batteries that sets a new record in lithium-ion conductivity, potentially transforming energy storage technologies. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers at TUM have developed a new material for solid-state batteries….
A recent study by the University of East Anglia reveals the subtle but critical differences between human-written and AI-generated essays. While ChatGPT-produced texts are impressively fluent, they miss a key element: human engagement. A study…
The nematode-inspired soft robots are made of silicone rods with carbon-fiber spines. Credit: Candler Hobbs By studying a slender, leaping parasite thinner than a human hair, engineers at Georgia Tech developed a soft robot capable…
Infrared-seeing contacts are here. Transparent, power-free, and wearable, they let users perceive near-infrared light in color, opening doors for superhuman sight and enhanced visual communication. Imagine slipping on a pair of contact lenses and suddenly…
A new brain-inspired AI method called Lp-Convolution enhances image recognition by dynamically reshaping CNN filters, combining biological realism with improved performance and efficiency. The IBS-Yonsei research team introduces a novel Lp-Convolution method at ICLR 2025….
