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Like a bumblebee flitting from flower to flower, a new insect-inspired flying robot created by engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, can hover, change trajectory and even hit small targets. Less than 1 centimeter in diameter, the device weighs only 21 milligrams, making it the world's smallest wireless robot capable of controlled flight. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/tEdwLuZ

Researchers have developed "infomorphic neurons" that learn independently, mimicking their biological counterparts more accurately than previous artificial neurons. A team of researchers from the Göttingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks (CIDBN) at the University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) has programmed these infomorphic neurons and constructed artificial neural networks from them. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/b8Fp1zt

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Over the past year, AI researchers have found that when AI chatbots such as ChatGPT find themselves unable to answer questions that satisfy users' requests, they tend to offer false answers. In a new study, as part of a program aimed at stopping chatbots from lying or making up answers, a research team added Chain of Thought (CoT) windows. These force the chatbot to explain its reasoning as it carries out each step on its path to finding a final answer to a query. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/bNytOUK

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In a potential step toward sending small spacecraft to the stars, researchers have developed an ultra-thin, ultra-reflective membrane designed to ride a column of laser light to incredible speeds. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DJ3sLqH

Many of the robotic systems developed in the past decades are inspired by four-legged (i.e., quadruped) animals, such as dogs, cheetahs and horses. By replicating the agile movements of these animals, quadruped robots could move swiftly on the ground, crossing long distances on various terrains and rapidly completing missions. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BkfHZqT

Has Apple, the biggest company in the world, bungled its generative artificial intelligence strategy? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/61hcxG5

Spark AI (YC W24) Is Hiring a Full-Stack Engineer in San Francisco by tk90 | on Hacker News .

Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered "agentic capabilities" and turn a profit from the popular devices. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/WKgQVSi

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have for the first time used DNA to help create 3D electronically operational devices with nanometer-size features. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/U3ZYA9O

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Hydrogen is increasingly gaining attention as a promising energy source for a cleaner, more sustainable future. Using hydrogen to meet the energy demands for large-scale applications such as utility infrastructure will require transporting large volumes via existing pipelines designed for natural gas. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/kT9wj65

Anyone who develops an AI solution sometimes goes on a journey into the unknown. At least at the beginning, researchers and designers do not always know whether their algorithms and AI models will work as expected or whether the AI will ultimately make mistakes. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/LliG1jx

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have demonstrated that a single, standard silicon transistor, the fundamental building block of microchips used in computers, smartphones and almost every electronic system, can function like a biological neuron and synapse when operated in a specific, unconventional way. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/jHS5ZJ0

Researchers at Kumamoto University have made a significant advance in the field of control engineering by developing a highly accurate mathematical modeling technique for linear periodically time-varying (LPTV) systems. This pioneering research, led by Associate Professor Hiroshi Okajima of the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, opens new possibilities for improving technologies such as autonomous driving, robotics, and satellite navigation. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/gqnXoPS

When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny sensors that detect pressure, vibration, stretching and more. Now, Northwestern University engineers have unveiled a new technology that creates precise movements to mimic these complex sensations. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/UFnaveC

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A study from the Media Innovation Lab (miLAB) at Reichman University's School of Communications explored how a robotic dog can influence leadership dynamics between humans. The study revealed that simple gestures of affection from a robot can encourage people to take charge and assume leadership roles, even without explicit guidance. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/8wLuD1q

Most computers run on microchips, but what if we've been overlooking a simpler, more elegant computational tool all this time? In fact, what if we were the computational tool? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/drvwbqZ

Imagine navigating a virtual reality with contact lenses or operating your smartphone underwater: This and more could soon be a reality thanks to innovative e-skins. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/F8rPt2h

Imagine an automated delivery vehicle rushing to complete a grocery drop-off while you are hurrying to meet friends for a long-awaited dinner. At a busy intersection, you both arrive at the same time. Do you slow down to give it space as it maneuvers around a corner? Or do you expect it to stop and let you pass, even if normal traffic etiquette suggests it should go first? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/R6GPq3j

More than seven years ago, cybersecurity researchers were thoroughly rattled by the discovery of Meltdown and Spectre, two major security vulnerabilities uncovered in the microprocessors found in virtually every computer on the planet. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/dnTuAy6

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can perform complex calculations and analyze data faster than any human, but to do so requires enormous amounts of energy. The human brain is also an incredibly powerful computer, yet it consumes very little energy. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Ik3AM0B

Chibueze Amanchukwu wants to fix batteries that haven't been built yet. Demand for batteries is on the rise for EVs and the grid-level energy storage needed to transition Earth off fossil fuels. But more batteries will mean more of a dangerous suite of materials used to build them: PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/FhuS7AZ

Large Language Models (LLMs) have rapidly become an integral part of our digital landscape, powering everything from chatbots to code generators. However, as these AI systems increasingly rely on proprietary, cloud-hosted models, concerns over user privacy and data security have escalated. How can we harness the power of AI without exposing sensitive data? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/w1Dj9xf

Sometimes cell phones die sooner than expected or electric vehicles don't have enough charge to reach their destination. The rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in these and other devices typically last hours or days between charging. However, with repeated use, batteries degrade and need to be recharged more frequently. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/7Rw3AoC

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From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with the digital world. While early haptic devices focused on single-sensory cues like vibration-based notifications, modern advancements have paved the way for multisensory haptic devices that integrate various forms of touch-based feedback, including vibration, skin stretch, pressure, and temperature. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/J3VtpTm

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AI-powered camera technology developed by Australian Catholic University will enable cars to react faster than an Olympic sprinter, see in 3D, and make autonomous driving safer and more affordable. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/lBewHnM

A research team has developed the world's first smartphone-type OLED panel that can freely transform its shape while simultaneously functioning as a speaker—all without sacrificing its ultra-thin, flexible properties. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ZV1qUQn

Imagine a robot that can walk, without electronics, and only with the addition of a cartridge of compressed gas, right off the 3D-printer. It can also be printed in one go, from one material. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/UuwiZs5

By using new geometric shapes in shock-absorbing material, researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Isfahan have developed a bicycle helmet that provides better protection against head injuries. The material absorbs shock by contracting bilaterally. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/HnYc0GO

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Concrete is everywhere. As the world's most widely used construction material, it forms bridges, buildings, roads and other infrastructure. But concrete, and its primary ingredient, cement, are responsible for roughly 8% of the world's CO2 emissions. In fact, if the cement industry were a country, it would rank as the fourth largest greenhouse gas emitter, behind China, the United States and India. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/oRScKeb

As the world makes more use of renewable energy sources, new battery technology is needed to store electricity for the times when the sun isn't shining, and the wind isn't blowing. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/qSTuE6I

By using leaf skeletons as templates, researchers harnessed nature's intrinsic hierarchical fractal structures to improve the performance of flexible electronic devices. Wearable sensors and electronic skins are examples of flexible electronics. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/NjCvzYI

A joint research team has successfully developed a next-generation soft robot based on liquid. The research was published in Science Advances. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/5LjP4bt

A research team from the Skoltech AI Center and Samara University have developed a system for automatically separating the stages of production processes from video streams. Industrial cameras will detect deviations in the production process themselves and even prevent accidents. By employing the self-supervised learning approach, the cost of manual data markup can be reduced while the model's stability in real conditions can be increased. The research results are presented in the IEEE Access journal. from Technology Business News - Technology News, Technology Companies, Technology Business https://ift.tt/7wvbjUD

A team of engineers, chemists and materials scientists in China and the U.S. has found a material that can be used to dramatically speed up charging time for lithium batteries without loss of capacity. In their study published in the journal Nature Communications, the group used electron microscopy and machine learning to find a material that could be used to overcome bottlenecks during charging. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/RUOBC2K

In recent years, many engineers have been trying to develop hardware components that could emulate the functions of various biological systems, including synapses, the human skin and nerves. These bio-inspired systems include what are referred to as artificial nerves, systems designed to emulate the role of nerves in the body of humans and other animals. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/XYxgBIM

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A new method inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into durable, fire-resistant building materials, offering a promising solution for carbon-negative construction. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Nm751dE

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Detecting microplastics and identifying plant stress at an early stage—this and much more can now be done thanks to a new method based on near-infrared light measurements. It is inexpensive and works in real time. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/GJaLCXN

Researchers from the Henry and Marilyn Taub Faculty of Computer Science have developed an AI-based method that accelerates DNA-based data retrieval by three orders of magnitude while significantly improving accuracy. The research team included Ph.D. student Omer Sabary, Dr. Daniella Bar-Lev, Dr. Itai Orr, Prof. Eitan Yaakobi, and Prof. Tuvi Etzion. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/FrDtm6C

A team of physicists, engineers, opticians and photonics specialists at Zhejiang University, in China, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of Cambridge, in the U.K., has found a way to make pixels smaller by using perovskite. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group describes how they used the mineral to create pixels as small as a virus. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/TNqnoGi

While biodiesel provides a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, it produces CO2 and hazardous wastewater during manufacturing, requiring extra steps to achieve sustainability. A diagnostic study led by University of Michigan researchers works to improve a process that captures CO2 while treating biodiesel wastewater and produces valuable co-products like fuels and green chemicals. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/cXm2AU5

Researchers have developed new technology to detect dangerous gas leaks in lithium-ion batteries from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/K4eOqok

Increasing energy demands and problems associated with burning fossil fuels have heightened interest in more sustainable energy sources, such as sunlight. But there are still areas where carbon-based fuel remains the standard, such as in the aviation industry. To address this need, scientists have been working to devise a way to use sunlight to generate solar-thermal heating that could then drive the chemical reactions that are needed to make jet fuel with net-zero carbon emissions. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/dReTt2j

In recent years, researchers have been trying to develop increasingly advanced battery technologies that can be charged faster and store more energy, while also remaining safe and stable over time. Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), which contain a lithium-metal-based anode, have been found to be promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), which are currently the most widely used rechargeable batteries. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/0JibNjG

Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks because of a defect that can lead an exterior panel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a safety notice reviewed Thursday by AFP. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/vsR8gUu

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A recent study evaluating garnet-type solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries finds that their expected energy density advantages may be overstated. The research reveals that an all-solid-state lithium metal battery (ASSLMB) using lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) would achieve a gravimetric energy density of only 272 Wh/kg, a marginal increase over the 250–270 Wh/kg offered by current lithium-ion batteries. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/TXcUAOE

When groups make decisions—whether it's humans aligning on a shared idea, robots coordinating tasks, or fish deciding where to swim—not everyone contributes equally. Some individuals have more reliable information, whereas others are more connected and have higher social influence. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BFDQM76

A new study resulting from a collaboration between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) shows how nanomaterials can significantly reduce the carbon emissions of LED (light-emitting diode) streetlights. The research team estimates that by adopting this technology, the United States alone can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than one million metric tons. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/AiZCQwd

Most coffee connoisseurs are familiar with the gentle hum of their favorite café's grinder while they wait in eager anticipation of that aromatic first sip. But behind this everyday scene lies a surprisingly tricky problem. Coffee beans often come mixed with small stones—accidental stowaways from harvesting and processing. Nearly identical to beans in size, shape, and color, stones routinely evade even the most meticulous of inspections. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/T9OeGEQ

Artificial intelligence designed to influence our decisions is everywhere—in Google searches, in online shopping suggestions and in movie streaming recommendations. But how does it affect decision-making in moments of crisis? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BYyLs1J

Engineers have designed robots that crawl, swim, fly and even slither like a snake, but no robot can hold a candle to a squirrel, which can parkour through a thicket of branches, leap across perilous gaps and execute pinpoint landings on the flimsiest of branches. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/MVoJ0yG

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Using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide (CO2), Northwestern University scientists have developed a new carbon-negative building material. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/tshR9QT

An AI-powered robot that can prepare cups of coffee in a busy kitchen could usher in the next generation of intelligent machines, a study suggests. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/SxI7rPv

It's difficult to build devices that replicate the fluid, precise motion of humans, but that might change if we could pull a few (literal) strings. At least, that's the idea behind "cable-driven" mechanisms in which running a string through an object generates streamlined movement across an object's different parts. Take a robotic finger, for example: You could embed a cable through the palm to the fingertip of this object and then pull it to create a curling motion. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/spMFNYJ

A collaborative team of researchers from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable energy technology, as detailed in their latest publication in Nature Energy. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/uHmQC4n

Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) systems represent cutting-edge technology in infrastructure monitoring, capable of detecting minute vibrations along fiber optic cables spanning tens of kilometers. These systems have proven invaluable for applications ranging from earthquake detection and oil exploration to railway monitoring and submarine cable surveillance. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/0wJ8rDM

Prototyping large structures with integrated electronics, like a chair that can monitor someone's sitting posture, is typically a laborious and wasteful process. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/TmwEZhF

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) collaborated with the U.S. Air Force to ensure fleet safety after a large crack was unexpectedly found near the cockpit of a T-38 Talon. A new study describes how SwRI's risk and damage tolerance analyses helped determine a more effective inspection schedule, allowing the Air Force to find cracks before they grow to critical size. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/cVZq5hj

China's energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/uNOg7Rk

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A Cornell-led research team has developed an artificial intelligence-powered ring equipped with micro-sonar technology that can continuously—and in real time—track fingerspelling in American Sign Language (ASL). from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/6c5DE4S

It may someday be possible to listen to a favorite podcast or song without disturbing the people around you, even without wearing headphones. In a new advancement in audio engineering, a team of researchers led by Yun Jing, professor of acoustics in the Penn State College of Engineering, has precisely narrowed where sound is perceived by creating localized pockets of sound zones, called audible enclaves. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/KNXcvbG

Korean researchers have succeeded in developing a key technology for all-solid-state secondary batteries, known as next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to their high safety. The work was published online as a cover study in Small at the end of last year. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/qPNSUub

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We move thanks to coordination among many skeletal muscle fibers, all twitching and pulling in sync. While some muscles align in one direction, others form intricate patterns, helping parts of the body move in multiple ways. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/qQpsPRt

As global electricity demand grows, traditional energy sources are under strain. Oceans, which cover more than 70% of Earth's surface, offer vast potential for clean energy from renewable resources such as ocean currents and waves. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/T83dOys

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Over the past decades, roboticists have introduced a wide range of systems with distinct body structures and varying capabilities. As the number of developed robots continuously grows, being able to easily learn about these many systems, their unique characteristics, differences and performance on specific tasks could prove highly valuable. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/rqEcynj

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The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/3n98dYP

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How does a robot perform as a boss at work? The results of research by Polish scientists published in Cognition, Technology & Work suggest that while robots can command obedience, they are not as proficient at it as humans. The level of obedience towards them is generally lower than towards human authority figures, and work efficiency under the supervision of a robot is lower. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/pOhxTIi

The Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Dr. Tae-Hoon Kim and Dr. Jung-Goo Lee has successfully developed a grain boundary diffusion process that enables the fabrication of high-performance permanent magnets without the use of expensive heavy rare earth elements. This pioneering technology marks the world's first achievement in this field. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/CLuD6Jm

Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A new study by researchers at Penn State has found that taking advantage of natural geothermal heat in depleted oil and gas wells can improve the efficiency of one proposed energy storage solution: compressed-air energy storage (CAES). from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DA8df2Q

A hospital that wants to use a cloud computing service to perform artificial intelligence data analysis on sensitive patient records needs a guarantee those data will remain private during computation. Homomorphic encryption is a special type of security scheme that can provide this assurance. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BPeyoVq

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Some of the world's most advanced AI systems struggle to tell the time and work out dates on calendars, a study suggests. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/GaPMINV

A team of researchers has made an advancement in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting. Their latest study advances in understanding the photovoltaic effect in ferroelectric crystals. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/OqHp6LZ

In a megascience-scale collaboration with French researchers from College de France and the University of Montpellier, Skoltech scientists have shown a much-publicized problem with next-generation lithium-ion batteries to have been induced by the very experiments that sought to investigate it. Published in Nature Materials, the team's findings suggest that the issue of lithium-rich cathode material deterioration should be approached from a different angle, giving hope for more efficient lithium-ion batteries that would store some 30% more energy. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/0amifOD

Demand for lithium is rising due to its use in batteries for mobile devices, cars and clean energy storage. Securing access to natural deposits of the mineral is now a matter of strategic importance, but lithium can be found elsewhere in nature. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/YLGpUvh

Locomotion, the ability to move from one place to another, is an essential survival strategy for virtually every organism. Adapting to the unpredictable terrain they run into, cells, fungi and microorganisms autonomously move and change shape to explore their environments, while animals run, crawl, slither, roll and jump. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/HGrqMuV

An international team of researchers is calling for urgent improvements in deepfake detection technologies after uncovering critical flaws in widely used detection tools. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/hKegwul

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Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge—a by-product of wastewater treatment—into green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/WYE29kZ

Modern communication networks rely on optical signals to transfer vast amounts of data. But just like a weak radio signal, these optical signals need to be amplified to travel long distances without losing information. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/G79sZEn

Charging forward at top speed, a garden snail slimes up 1 millimeter of pavement per second. By this logic, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology researchers' new 3D printing process speeds past existing methods—at a snail's pace. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/gMBU6eC

Empa researchers are working on producing artificial muscles that can keep up with the real thing. They have now developed a method of producing the soft and elastic yet powerful structures using 3D printing. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/GNv07rd

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Researchers at the University of Twente, in collaboration with the City University of Hong Kong, have designed a cutting-edge programmable photonic chip in a thin-film lithium niobate platform, an important material in photonics. Published in Nature Communications, this work paves the way for next-generation high-performance radar and communication applications. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/efEP6rV

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed the world's first kilowatt-scale elastocaloric cooling device. The device can stabilize indoor temperatures at a comfortable 21°C–22°C in just 15 minutes, even when outdoor temperatures reach between 30°C and 31°C, marking a significant breakthrough toward the commercial application of elastocaloric solid-state cooling technology. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/3vtpcKP

Cost, technical performance and environmental impact—these are the three most important aspects for a new type of LED technology to have a broad commercial impact on society. This has been demonstrated by researchers at Linköping University in a study published in Nature Sustainability. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/jPXKD2Z

A newly identified time-based vulnerability exposes a widely used technique to evade internet censorship, University of Michigan researchers have found. The findings emphasize the need to develop more robust countermeasures for the millions of people in heavily censored regions who rely on evasion techniques. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/qnbE6mv