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Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report

Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, extracting the metal is complex and expensive. A new method, developed by researchers at Penn State and recently granted patent rights, enables high-efficiency lithium extraction—in minutes, not hours—using low temperatures and simple water-based leaching. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BFp1ngS

Stronger and safer: New design strategy for aluminum combines strength with hydrogen embrittlement resistance

Aluminum alloys are well-known for their low weight and corrosion resistance, making them ideal candidates for applications in a low-carbon economy—from lightweight automobiles to tanks for storing green hydrogen. However, their widespread application is limited by a key challenge: they suffer from embrittlement leading to cracking and failure when exposed to hydrogen. Until now, alloys resistant to hydrogen embrittlement were rather soft, limiting their application in hydrogen-related technologies that require high strength. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ZOXSnge

Scientists use virtual reality for fish to teach robots how to swarm

Fish are masters of coordinated motion. Schools of fish have no leader, yet individuals manage to stay in formation, avoid collisions, and respond with liquid flexibility to changes in their environment. Reproducing this combination of robustness and flexibility has been a long-standing challenge for human-engineered systems like robots. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/EXs3K2k

Green nickel for sustainable electrification: Carbon-free process extracts nickel for batteries and steel

To combat climate change and achieve a climate-neutral industry, carbon emissions must be drastically reduced. A key part of this transition is replacing carbon-based energy carriers with electricity, particularly in transport and industrial applications. However, this shift heavily depends on nickel, a critical material used in batteries and stainless steel. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ZNa93Og

Job posted to Hacker News: Archil (YC F24) Is Hiring a Distributed Systems Engineer (In-Person, SF)

Archil (YC F24) Is Hiring a Distributed Systems Engineer (In-Person, SF) by huntaub | on Hacker News .

'Robotability score' ranks NYC streets for future robot deployment

For delivery robots, not all sidewalks are created equal—some are uneven or clogged with people and bus shelters—so researchers at Cornell Tech developed a "robotability score" and rated every street in New York City on how hospitable it would be to robots. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/tKmu3NC

Synchrotron in a closet: Bringing powerful 3D X-ray microscopy to smaller labs

For the first time, researchers can study the microstructures inside metals, ceramics and rocks with X-rays in a standard laboratory without needing to travel to a particle accelerator, according to a study led by University of Michigan engineers. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/3XrthGM

A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium-ion batteries

As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies. A new study has introduced an innovative solution that could impact electrochemical energy storage technologies. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/oP513Sv

Operando setup enables visualization of battery aging processes during charging cycles

Lithium button cells with electrodes made of nickel-manganese-cobalt oxides (NMC) are very powerful. Unfortunately, their capacity decreases over time. Now, for the first time, a team has used a non-destructive method to observe how the elemental composition of the individual layers in a button cell changes during charging cycles. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/jPomHM2

Mapping dynamical systems: New algorithm infers hypergraph structure from time-series data without prior knowledge

In a network, pairs of individual elements, or nodes, connect to each other; those connections can represent a sprawling system with myriad individual links. A hypergraph goes deeper: It gives researchers a way to model complex, dynamical systems where interactions among three or more individuals—or even among groups of individuals—may play an important part. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/XZhqQP6

Job posted to Hacker News: Hestus, Inc. (YC S24) Is Hiring an ML Engineer to Revolutionize CAD

Hestus, Inc. (YC S24) Is Hiring an ML Engineer to Revolutionize CAD by sohrabhaghighat | on Hacker News .

Sponge-like carbon nanotube thermoelectric generator easily molds to complex shapes and powers sensors

A Korean research team has developed a novel thermoelectric material and generator (TEG) that leverages sponge-like carbon nanotube (CNT) structures, improving the limitations of organic thermoelectric materials while retaining flexibility. The resulting device is expected to be useful in powering small-scale wearable sensors through thermal energy harvesting. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/xjGEnRd

Engineers fortify wood with eco-friendly nano-iron

By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process, researchers strengthened the wood at the cellular level without adding weight or altering flexibility—offering a durable, eco-friendly alternative to steel and concrete. The treated wood retains its natural behavior but gains internal durability—paving the way for greener alternatives in construction, furniture and flooring. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/5YE8RIp

AI automates structured grid generation for better simulations

A research team from the Skoltech AI Center proposed a new neural network architecture for generating structured curved coordinate grids, an important tool for calculations in physics, biology, and even finance. The study is published in the Scientific Reports journal. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/7kJO4hV

AI model based on neural oscillations delivers stable, efficient long-sequence predictions

Researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model inspired by neural oscillations in the brain, with the goal of significantly advancing how machine learning algorithms handle long sequences of data. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/4iqm6Vk

Repurposed Roombas: Scientists program domestic robots for additional household tasks

At a time when we run ourselves ragged to meet society's expectations of productivity, performance and time optimization, is it right that our robot vacuum cleaners and other smart appliances should sit idle for most of the day? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/xV4dBGD

Skia technique decodes 'shadow branches' to boost data center efficiency

What happens when trailblazing engineers and industry professionals team up? The answer may transform the future of computing efficiency for modern data centers. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/fhRYVwl

AI suggestions make writing more generic and Western, study finds

Artificial intelligence-based writing assistants are popping up everywhere—from phones to email apps to social media platforms. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/WPktu5q

New standard developed for battery-free, AI-enabled IoT devices

A landmark international collaboration led by Newcastle University has developed the world's most efficient integrated light-harvesting and storage system for powering autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the edge of the Internet of Things (IoT). from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/rKUhB1t

Job posted to Hacker News: Optery (YC W22) – Engineering Team Lead and Engineers with Node.js (U.S., Latam)

Optery (YC W22) – Engineering Team Lead and Engineers with Node.js (U.S., Latam) by beyondd | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Extend (YC W23) is hiring engineers to build LLM document processing

Extend (YC W23) is hiring engineers to build LLM document processing by kbyatnal | on Hacker News .

Microrobots powered by thin-film actuator can morph, lock shapes and operate untethered

A team of roboticists at Tsinghua University, working with a trio of colleagues from Beihang University, all in China, has designed a new type of microrobot that can continuously transform its shape and "lock" into specific configurations. In their paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence, the group describes the factors that went into their design, the capabilities of the microrobots and possible uses for them. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Cm2nR5f

Job posted to Hacker News: Parity (YC S24) is hiring founding engineers to build an AI SRE (in-person, SF)

Parity (YC S24) is hiring founding engineers to build an AI SRE (in-person, SF) by wilson090 | on Hacker News .

Passivation technique reduces defects in kesterite solar cells to achieve 11.51% efficiency

Over the past few decades, solar cells have become increasingly widespread, with a growing number of individuals and businesses worldwide now relying on solar energy to power their homes or operations. Energy engineers worldwide have thus been trying to identify materials that are promising for the development of photovoltaics, are eco-friendly and non-toxic, and can also be easily sourced and processed. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/2vlG8h6

Job posted to Hacker News: Freshpaint (YC S19) is hiring back end and front end engineers (Remote, US only)

Freshpaint (YC S19) is hiring back end and front end engineers (Remote, US only) by malisper | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Foundry (YC F24) Is Hiring – Come Build a World Model for the Web

Foundry (YC F24) Is Hiring – Come Build a World Model for the Web by lakabimanil | on Hacker News .

Cutting the complexity from digital carpentry: System turns simple sketches into digital schematics

Many products in the modern world are in some way fabricated using computer numerical control (CNC) machines, which use computers to automate machine operations in manufacturing. While simple in concept, the ways to instruct these machines is, in reality, often complex. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/G6cndID

A shortcut to AI computation: In-memory computing overcomes data transfer bottlenecks

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, researchers at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) have identified a breakthrough that could make AI technologies faster and more efficient. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/fe5JoGY

Spy vs. spy: A new automated removal tool can stop most remote-controlled malware

Cyberattacks can snare workflows, put vulnerable client information at risk, and cost corporations and governments millions of dollars. A botnet—a network infected by malware—can be particularly catastrophic. A new Georgia Tech tool automates the malware removal process, saving engineers hours of work and companies money. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/v5IeSZP

More power grid connectivity in Western US could supercharge clean energy

A new study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego offers a first-of-its-kind look at how deeper coordination among Western U.S. states could lower the cost of decarbonizing the electric grid—and speed up the clean energy transition. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/l6YgxBD

Using the skin's electrical conductance to track sweat loss during both physical and mental activities

Over the past decades, electronics engineers have developed a wide range of wearable devices that can be used to track some physiological processes and collect health or fitness-related data. These devices rely on miniature sensors that can pick up different signals, such as heart rate, blood oxygen levels and body temperature. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/R3L6ni8

A new way to measure uncertainty provides an important step toward confidence in AI model training

It's obvious when a dog has been poorly trained. It doesn't respond properly to commands. It pushes boundaries and behaves unpredictably. The same is true with a poorly trained artificial intelligence (AI) model. Only with AI, it's not always easy to identify what went wrong with the training. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/T9LQCAp

Aerial robots offer safer, more sustainable construction methods

New research led by Imperial College London and co-authored by the University of Bristol, has revealed that aerial robotics could provide wide-ranging benefits to the safety, sustainability and scale of construction. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/xby86o2

New system quantifies language model personalities through linguistic analysis

Large language models (LLMs) are at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and have been widely used for conversational interactions. However, assessing the personality of a given LLM remains a significant challenge. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/qyaz60C

Job posted to Hacker News: Tenjin (YC S14) Is Hiring a Senior Ad Attribution Engineer (Ruby, Go)

Tenjin (YC S14) Is Hiring a Senior Ad Attribution Engineer (Ruby, Go) by amirmanji | on Hacker News .

New ferroelectric device performs calculations within memory

In a new Nature Communications study, researchers have developed an in-memory ferroelectric differentiator capable of performing calculations directly in the memory without requiring a separate processor. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/EUAK9HN

Algorithm can make AI responses increasingly reliable with less computational overhead

ChatGPT and alike often amaze us with the accuracy of their answers, but unfortunately, they also repeatedly give us cause for doubt. The main issue with powerful AI response engines (artificial intelligence) is that they provide us with perfect answers and obvious nonsense with the same ease. One of the major challenges lies in how the large language models (LLMs) underlying AI deal with uncertainty. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/pqy0bw3

Research shows humans are still better than AI at reading the room

Humans, it turns out, are better than current AI models at describing and interpreting social interactions in a moving scene—a skill necessary for self-driving cars, assistive robots, and other technologies that rely on AI systems to navigate the real world. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Jv7WcrU

From beam to battery: Single-step laser printing supercharges high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries

A research team has developed an innovative single-step laser printing technique to accelerate the manufacturing of lithium-sulfur batteries. Integrating the commonly time-consuming active materials synthesis and cathode preparation in a nanosecond-scale laser-induced conversion process, this technique is set to revolutionize the future industrial production of printable electrochemical energy storage devices. The team was led by Prof. Mitch Li Guijun, Assistant Professor from the Division of Integrative Systems and Design at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/EIMn5Lh

A single molecule boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency and lifespan

A new study in Science shows that the incorporation of a synthetic molecule into the design enhances the energy efficiency and longevity of perovskite solar cells. The benefits of the molecule, known as CPMAC, were found through an international collaboration that included King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/3abZNd1

'Electron sponge' technology enhances durability of fire-safe aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Researchers have developed a novel copper oxide-based electrode material and successfully applied it to aqueous zinc-ion batteries, achieving a threefold improvement in durability. The findings are published in the journal Nature Communications. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/1aucfW4

A crystal clear design for high-performance flexible thermoelectric semiconductors

QUT researchers have identified a new material which could be used as a flexible semiconductor in wearable devices by using a technique that focuses on the manipulation of spaces between atoms in crystals. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ap62bXq

Researchers develop AI tech that can monitor pitchers using low-resolution video captured by smartphones

University of Waterloo researchers have developed new artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can accurately analyze pitcher performance and mechanics using low-resolution video of baseball games. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/yPTlXRZ

Magnetic 'metabot' can expand, assume new shapes, and move like a robot—but without motor or internal gears

In an experiment reminiscent of the "Transformers" movie franchise, engineers at Princeton University have created a type of material that can expand, assume new shapes, move and follow electromagnetic commands like a remotely controlled robot, even though it lacks any motor or internal gears. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/KkTP2sY

Engineered metamaterial achieves both high strength and remarkable flexibility

In metamaterials design, the name of the game has long been "stronger is better." Metamaterials are synthetic materials with microscopic structures that give the overall material exceptional properties. A huge focus has been on designing metamaterials that are stronger and stiffer than their conventional counterparts. But there's a trade-off: The stiffer a material, the less flexible it is. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/YMUFe1K

Job posted to Hacker News: Onyx (YC W24) Is Hiring for ML Engineer

Onyx (YC W24) Is Hiring for ML Engineer by yuhongsun | on Hacker News .

Well-known role-playing video game helps players cope with mental health challenges

Could gaming provide a path to better mental health and life skills? A new study from Aalto University reveals how one notoriously challenging video game is helping players find resilience, meaning and hopefulness in real life. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/L1MRpYT

Trading some corn-ethanol land for solar can triple US solar energy production

In the U.S., 12 million hectares of land—an area about the size of New York state—are currently used to grow corn for ethanol. But strategically converting a small portion of that to solar facilities could vastly increase energy production per hectare, as well as provide ecological benefits and financial resiliency for farmers. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/8JgRuWk

Sunlight and sugarcane waste power hydrogen production at rate four times higher than commercialization benchmark

A technology for hydrogen (H2) production has been developed by a team of researchers led by Professors Seungho Cho and Kwanyong Seo from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST, in collaboration with Professor Ji-Wook Jang's team from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNIST. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/gdjyKhI

Microsoft introduces an AI model that runs on regular CPUs

A group of computer scientists at Microsoft Research, working with a colleague from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, has introduced Microsoft's new AI model that runs on a regular CPU instead of a GPU. The researchers have posted a paper on the arXiv preprint server outlining how the new model was built, its characteristics and how well it has done thus far during testing. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/hlpLgId

Transforming flat-to-shape objects using sewing technology

Researchers from the Human Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) and Robotics Institute (RI) at Carnegie Mellon University introduced a novel method for fabricating functional flat-to-shape objects using a computer-controlled sewing machine. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/2rdUtTO

Job posted to Hacker News: GiveCampus (YC S15) Is Hiring Sr engineers passionate about education

GiveCampus (YC S15) Is Hiring Sr engineers passionate about education by mkong1 | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Cekura (Formerly Vocera) (YC F24) Is Hiring

Cekura (Formerly Vocera) (YC F24) Is Hiring by atarus | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Spark AI (YC W24) is hiring a full-stack engineer in San Francisco

Spark AI (YC W24) is hiring a full-stack engineer in San Francisco by tk90 | on Hacker News .

Protecting audio privacy: Speech-filtering technology balances privacy and utility in smart devices

Sound is a powerful source of information. By training algorithms to identify distinct sound signatures, sound can reveal what a person is doing, whether it's cooking, vacuuming or washing the dishes. And while it's valuable in some contexts, using sound to identify activities comes with privacy concerns, since microphones can reveal sensitive information. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/xNT21RD

Electronic skin with unique fingerprint patterns offers enhanced security features

The likelihood of two human fingerprints being identical is extremely low—about 1 in 640 billion. Even identical twins, despite sharing the same genetic information, have unique fingerprints. A new technology now allows us to engrave these unique fingerprint patterns onto electronic skin, with the probability of matching an artificial fingerprint being 10²³² times lower than that of human fingerprints. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/z2qF0E6

Scientists develop pneumatic propellers that could replace diesel engines in ferry boats

Scientists say they have created a methodology that could replace two diesel engines powering a ferry boat with pneumatic propellers. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/vEG4wrI

New quantum-based navigation system 50 times more accurate than traditional GPS

A team of researchers at Q-CTRL, a quantum infrastructure software-maker based in Sydney, Australia, has announced the successful demonstration of its newly developed quantum navigation system called "Ironstone Opal." from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DOSBNEn

Job posted to Hacker News: FurtherAI (YC W24) Is Hiring Software and AI Engineers

FurtherAI (YC W24) Is Hiring Software and AI Engineers by sgondala_ycapp | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Weave (YC W25) is hiring a founding engineer

Weave (YC W25) is hiring a founding engineer by adchurch | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Infisical (YC W23) Is Hiring Design Engineer in San Francisco

Infisical (YC W23) Is Hiring Design Engineer in San Francisco by dangtony98 | on Hacker News .

Humanoid robots stride into the future with world's first half-marathon

Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China's drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/LNGOSr3

Job posted to Hacker News: Dot (YC S21) is hiring a sales engineer to automate analytics (fully remote)

Dot (YC S21) is hiring a sales engineer to automate analytics (fully remote) by zurfer | on Hacker News .

Novel technique overcomes spurious correlations problem in AI

AI models often rely on "spurious correlations," making decisions based on unimportant and potentially misleading information. Researchers have now discovered these learned spurious correlations can be traced to a very small subset of the training data and have demonstrated a technique that overcomes the problem. The work has been published on the arXiv preprint server. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/95WdqCJ

Eco-voxels: Researchers pioneer reconfigurable building blocks for Earth and off-world construction

For centuries, innovations in structural materials have prioritized strength and durability—often at a steep environmental price. Today, the construction industry accounts for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with cement, steel, and concrete responsible for more than two-thirds of that total. As the world presses for a sustainable future, scientists are racing to reinvent the very foundations of our built environment. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/KxCV856

Making AI-generated code more accurate in any language

Programmers can now use large language models (LLMs) to generate computer code more quickly. However, this only makes programmers' lives easier if that code follows the rules of the programming language and doesn't cause a computer to crash. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ouORNM8

Flexible tandem solar cells achieve 24.6% efficiency and withstand 3,000 bends in new study

Chinese scientists have found a way to make flexible tandem solar cells more efficient and durable by enhancing the adhesion of top layers to the bottom layers of the cell. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/eUCJHT7

Hybrid thermoelectric material achieves high efficiency by decoupling heat and charge transport

Thermoelectric materials enable the direct conversion of heat into electrical energy. This makes them particularly attractive for the emerging Internet of Things. For example, for the autonomous energy supply of microsensors and other tiny electronic components. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/GsKvNzh

Job posted to Hacker News: EasyPost (YC S13) Is Hiring

EasyPost (YC S13) Is Hiring by jstreebin | on Hacker News .

New wearable sweat sensor can track your hydration status

Dehydration can sneak up on you. Whether you're out jogging or sitting at a desk, it's easy to lose track of your fluid intake. But a new, tiny sweat sensor may soon solve this problem. Designed by UC Berkeley researchers, this wearable device can measure changes in your hydration status and help you decide when it's time to take a break and get some water. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/r259dVC

Giving quadcopter drones the ability to carry out precise flight maneuvers autonomously

A team of cyber-systems researchers, engineers, optical specialists and roboticists at Zhejiang University, in China, has developed a navigation system for quadcopter drones that gives them the ability to carry out precise flight maneuvers autonomously. As reported in the journal Science Robotics, the group developed a multi-pronged system that allows quadcopter drones to carry out complex aerobatic maneuvers autonomously, in a safe manner, both indoors and outdoors. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/63sOPBY

US judge rules Google monopolized online ad tech market

A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market in a blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/23dFINR

Additively manufactured heat exchanger beats out traditional designs

Billions of heat exchangers are in use around the world. These devices, whose purpose is to transfer heat between fluids, are ubiquitous across many commonplace applications: they appear in HVAC systems, refrigerators, cars, ships, aircraft, wastewater treatment facilities, cell phones, data centers, and petroleum refining operations, among many other settings. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/aVl3qeT

Job posted to Hacker News: Tesorio (YC S15) Is Hiring a Senior Back End Engineer in Latam (100% Remote)

Tesorio (YC S15) Is Hiring a Senior Back End Engineer in Latam (100% Remote) by FabioFleitas | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Www.hive.co (YC S14) Is Hiring a Head of Engineering

Www.hive.co (YC S14) Is Hiring a Head of Engineering by patman_h | on Hacker News .

Predicting material failure: Machine learning spots early abnormal grain growth signs for safer designs

A team of Lehigh University researchers has successfully predicted abnormal grain growth in simulated polycrystalline materials for the first time—a development that could lead to the creation of stronger, more reliable materials for high-stress environments, such as combustion engines. A paper describing their novel machine learning method was recently published in Nature Computational Materials. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/prlhSAK

Electrifying railways cuts black carbon exposure by 89%, study finds

Switching from diesel to electric trains dramatically improved the air quality aboard the San Francisco Bay Area's Caltrain commuter rail line, reducing riders' exposure to the carcinogen black carbon by an average of 89%, finds a new study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology Letters. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/lrS7U9L

Living fungus-based building material repairs itself for over a month

Engineers have developed a building material that uses the root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells. Their results, published in Cell Reports Physical Science, show that this material—which is manufactured with living cells at low temperatures—is capable of self-repairing and could eventually offer a sustainable alternative for high-emission building materials like concrete. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/f7nFl5L

Solar cell efficiency record achieved with tin halide perovskite

University of Queensland researchers have set a world record for solar cell efficiency with eco-friendly perovskite technology. A team led by Professor Lianzhou Wang has unveiled a tin halide perovskite (THP) solar cell capable of converting sunlight to electricity at a certified record efficiency of 16.65%. The research is published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/o6W017L

Improving solar cell performance: The impact of Zr alloying on the engineering of BaHfS₃

Lead halide perovskite solar cells (LHPSCs) have rapidly gained prominence in the field of photovoltaics, boasting impressive power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of up to 26.1% in single-junction devices. However, despite their high performance, these materials suffer from critical drawbacks, including degradation when exposed to moisture, oxygen, heat and ultraviolet light, as well as concerns regarding the toxicity of lead. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/AgWvJbh

Smoothing over rough edges in batteries: Discovery could improve device durability

Texas engineers have discovered a new phenomenon in modern batteries, one that could be used to improve their life cycles. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/2qJOkWA

Ambisonics algorithm helps create rich virtual soundscapes using a domed array of loudspeakers

Surround-sound speakers can immerse you in a multimedia experience, but what if there was a speaker that could completely re-create a three-dimensional soundscape? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/X7bPnak

Flaws found in tools used to enforce online ad standards

A new study finds about 10% of websites that claim to comply with online advertising standards are running ads that violate those standards. The finding tells researchers that the ad-filtering rules browser extensions use to enforce the standards have flaws advertisers can take advantage of to display non-compliant ads. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/zEX1IHm

Corn leads to improved performance in lithium-sulfur batteries

Researchers at Washington State University have demonstrated a way to use corn protein to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, a finding that holds promise for expanding the use of high-energy, lighter-weight batteries in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and other applications. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/R09EJGc

Concrete in road tunnels decomposes unexpectedly fast

When seawater penetrates concrete in road tunnels, a biofilm is formed that breaks down the concrete. This can lead to high costs and the risk of damage if stone and concrete drop from the tunnel roof. In a new study, led by a team of researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, research reveals the mechanisms behind the degradation, and its unexpectedly rapid progression. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/UVwajiu

Training LLMs to self-detoxify their language

As we mature from childhood, our vocabulary—as well as the ways we use it—grows, and our experiences become richer, allowing us to think, reason, and interact with others with specificity and intention. Accordingly, our word choices evolve to align with our personal values, ethics, cultural norms, and views. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/RUXuaTJ

Job posted to Hacker News: Typewise (YC S22) Is Hiring an ML Engineer (Zurich, Switzerland)

Typewise (YC S22) Is Hiring an ML Engineer (Zurich, Switzerland) by janisberneker | on Hacker News .

Wearable AI system helps blind people navigate

A wearable system designed to assist navigation for blind and partially sighted people is presented in a study published in Nature Machine Intelligence. This system uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to survey the environment and send signals to the wearer as they approach an obstacle or object. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/jvmbwNk

Robotics meets the culinary arts

RoboCake is ready. This edible robotic cake is the result of a collaboration between researchers from EPFL (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne), the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) and pastry chefs and food scientists from EHL in Lausanne. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/S9sCQUe

Using AI to monitor inaccessible locations of nuclear energy systems

Whether it's for your vehicle or your home, from small-scale uses to the largest, the debate over the most efficient and cost-effective fuels continues. Currently, there's no shortage of options either. Nuclear power provides an alternative to more conventional energy options but requires rigorous systems monitoring and safety procedures. Machine learning could make keeping a close eye on key elements of nuclear systems easier and response time to issues faster. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/W91oeJ7

New model can generate audio and music tracks from diverse data inputs

In recent years, computer scientists have created various highly performing machine learning tools to generate texts, images, videos, songs and other content. Most of these computational models are designed to create content based on text-based instructions provided by users. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/1Toi6Ya

VR can take users for a sneaky spin without making them sick, research shows

Surprising new research has revealed that people's perception of motion can be radically manipulated in passive virtual reality environments without making them feel unwell. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/SG0sJmW

Water-based battery offers 2,000-cycle stability

A team of chemical and biomolecular engineers, physicists and battery specialists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has developed a water-based battery that offers 2,000-cycle stability. In their paper published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, the group outlines why they believe it could help bridge the gap between aqueous batteries and non-aqueous lithium-ion batteries. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/3CASTtF

Dynamic model can generate realistic human motions and edit existing ones

When exploring their surroundings, communicating with others and expressing themselves, humans can perform a wide range of body motions. The ability to realistically replicate these motions, applying them to human and humanoid characters, could be highly valuable for the development of video games and the creation of animations, content that can be viewed using virtual reality (VR) headsets and training videos for professionals. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ayqwmfz

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Researchers unveil nearly invisible brain-computer interface

Georgia Tech researchers have developed an almost imperceptible microstructure brain sensor to be inserted into the minuscule spaces between hair follicles and slightly under the skin. The sensor offers high-fidelity signals and makes the continuous use of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) in everyday life possible. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/WEkrNUH

Stainless steel strengthened: Twisting technique creates submicron 'anti-crash wall'

A combined team of metallurgists, materials scientists and engineers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong University and the Georgia Institute of Technology has developed a way to make stainless steel more resistant to metal fatigue. In their study published in the journal Science, the group developed a new twisting technique that functions as an "anti-crash wall" in the steel, giving it much more strength and resistance to cyclic creep. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/2Y9ayDf

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A fluid battery that can take any shape

Using electrodes in a fluid form, researchers at Linköping University have developed a battery that can take any shape. This soft and conformable battery can be integrated into future technology in a completely new way. Their study has been published in the journal Science Advances. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/zB5Dnb8

Ultra-thin cooling solution for mobile devices unlocks slimmer, high-performance technology

Scientists from Nagoya University in Japan have developed an innovative cooling device—an ultra-thin loop heat pipe—that significantly improves heat control for electronic components in smartphones and tablets. This breakthrough successfully manages heat levels generated during intensive smartphone usage, potentially enabling the development of even thinner mobile devices capable of running demanding applications without overheating or impeding performance. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/jkteN28

Japanese firms build 3D-printed train station in a week

Japanese companies have built what they call the world's first 3D-printed train station, a compact white curved-roof structure installed in a rural western region. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/nAoUb03

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Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage

As the world moves to reduce carbon emissions, solar and wind power will play an increasing role in electricity grids. But those renewable sources only generate electricity when it's sunny or windy. So to ensure a reliable power grid—one that can deliver electricity 24/7—it's crucial to have a means of storing electricity when supplies are abundant and delivering it later, when they're not. And sometimes large amounts of electricity will need to be stored not just for hours, but for days, or even longer. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ADXm7GL

Diminished reality: Making objects disappear in real time in live recordings

Researchers at the Institute of Visual Computing have made it possible to remove objects from live recordings of three-dimensional environments without time delay while the camera remains in motion. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/LEkfa7A

New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data

Data privacy comes with a cost. There are security techniques that protect sensitive user data, like customer addresses, from attackers who may attempt to extract them from AI models—but they often make those models less accurate. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/nyeN6Bh

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Photonic chips boost computing speed and efficiency to address growing demand

Computer chips that combine the use of light and electricity are shown to increase computational performance, while reducing energy consumption, compared with conventional electronic chips. The photonic computing chips, described in two papers in Nature this week, might address the growing computing demands driven by advancing artificial intelligence technology. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/hx5RepX

Electrolyte additives enhance ultra-thin lithium metal anodes for longer-lasting batteries

A research team has developed a technology that dramatically enhances the stability of ultra-thin metal anodes with a thickness of just 20μm. Led by Professor Yu Jong-sung from the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST, the team proposed a new method using electrolyte additives to address the issues of lifetime and safety that have hindered the commercialization of lithium metal batteries. The work is published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/4dSiXbD

Sunlight and seawater lead to low-cost green hydrogen and clean water

A Cornell-led collaboration has hit the trifecta of sustainability technology: The group developed a low-cost method to produce carbon-free "green" hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis of seawater. A happy byproduct of the process? Potable water. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/I4l9zku

Ultralight, flexible solar cells set new efficiency record at 23.64%

The Korea Institute of Energy Research has successfully developed ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells and achieved a power conversion efficiency of 23.64%, which is the world's highest efficiency of the flexible perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells reported to date. The solar cells developed by the research team are extremely lightweight and can be attached to curved surfaces, making them a promising candidate for future applications in buildings, vehicles, aircraft, and more. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DUxajT5

A new robotic gripper made of measuring tape is sizing up fruit and veggie picking

It's a game a lot of us played as children—and maybe even later in life: unspooling measuring tape to see how far it would extend before bending. But to engineers at the University of California San Diego, this game was an inspiration, suggesting that measuring tape could become a great material for a robotic gripper. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DgaTGC3

ChatGPT just passed the Turing test—but that doesn't mean AI is now as smart as humans

There have been several headlines over the past week about an AI chatbot officially passing the Turing test. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/1moRbAr

Gigaflow cache streamlines cloud traffic, with 51% higher hit rate and 90% lower misses for programmable SmartNICs

A new way to temporarily store memory, Gigaflow, helps direct heavy traffic in cloud data centers caused by AI and machine learning workloads, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/KAOtDGr

Simultaneously burying broadband and electricity could save small towns big money

When it comes to upgrading electrical and broadband infrastructure, new research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that a "dig once" approach is nearly 40% more cost effective than replacing them separately. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/TzKZnlw

Spray drying tech used in instant coffee applied to high-capacity battery production

The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have jointly developed spray drying technology-based high-performance dry electrode manufacturing technology for the realization of high-capacity secondary batteries. The study is published in the Chemical Engineering Journal. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/iQ5IyzZ

'No-splash' urinal design could prevent 1 million liters of urine spillage daily

A urinal designed to avoid urine splashback on the user and the floor will improve sanitation, bathroom cleanliness, and user experience. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/SIb4mLt

Probabilistic algorithm targets social media's fake news problem

Fake news across social media is becoming ever easier to spread and more difficult to detect. That's thanks to increasingly powerful artificial intelligence (AI) and cuts to fact-checking resources by major platforms. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/H1Pc4ML

Development of a chaotic light receiver for secure communication in hostile environments

Researchers have developed a new type of optical receiver, able to restore chaotic signals in free-space optical communication links distorted by atmospheric turbulence. Using a system of optical antennas integrated into a programmable photonic chip, the receiver can adapt in real time, maintaining the integrity of the signal even in harsh atmospheric conditions. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BpgY9We

AI threats in software development revealed in new study

UTSA researchers recently completed one of the most comprehensive studies to date on the risks of using AI models to develop software. In a new paper, they demonstrate how a specific type of error could pose a serious threat to programmers that use AI to help write code. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/nNA9SLw

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Is AI truly creative? Study shows how visibility of process shapes perception

What makes people think an AI system is creative? New research shows that it depends on how much they see of the creative act. The findings have implications for how we research and design creative AI systems, and they also raise fundamental questions about how we perceive creativity in other people. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/29HPYct

Rare crystal shape found to increase the strength of 3D-printed metal

Andrew Iams saw something strange while looking through his electron microscope. He was examining a sliver of a new aluminum alloy at the atomic scale, searching for the key to its strength, when he noticed that the atoms were arranged in an extremely unusual pattern. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/u8oJdMH

Facial expressions could help widen VR and AR accessibility options

A new study on how computers can be accurately controlled using only facial expressions could help make augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies more accessible to people living with disabilities. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/LmbHBhD

Dataset reveals how Reddit communities are adapting to AI

Researchers at Cornell Tech have released a dataset extracted from more than 300,000 public Reddit communities, and a report detailing how Reddit communities are changing their policies to address a surge in AI-generated content. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/JxUguTG

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Single-atom catalysts transform hydrogenation, improving food and fuel production

A chemical reaction that's vital to a range of commercial and industrial goods may soon be initiated more effectively and less expensively thanks to a collaboration that included Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/a5CckvE

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Burning heavy fuel oil with scrubbers found to be the best available option for bulk maritime shipping

When the International Maritime Organization enacted a mandatory cap on the sulfur content of marine fuels in 2020, with an eye toward reducing harmful environmental and health impacts, it left shipping companies with several main options. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Co5RpEf

New approach reliably integrates 2D semiconductors with dielectrics

Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor materials could enable the development of smaller yet highly performing electronic components, thus contributing to the advancement of a variety of devices. While significant strides have been made in the synthesis of 2D semiconductors with advanced electronic properties, their clean transfer onto substrates and reliable integration in real devices has so far proved challenging. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/sODHTi3

Google's AI Dreamer learns how to self-improve over time by mastering Minecraft

A trio of AI researchers at Google's Google DeepMind, working with a colleague from the University of Toronto, report that the AI algorithm Dreamer can learn to self-improve by mastering Minecraft in a short amount of time. In their study published in the journal Nature, Danijar Hafner, Jurgis Pasukonis, Timothy Lillicrap and Jimmy Ba programmed the AI app to play Minecraft without being trained and to achieve an expert level in just nine days. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/vkaUCuI

Tactile sensors are less important than the order of learning experiences for robotic hands, study shows

How does a robotic arm or a prosthetic hand learn a complex task like grasping and rotating a ball? The challenge for the human, prosthetic or robotic hand has always been to correctly learn to control the fingers to exert forces on an object. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/KUbfzZk

Decentralized platform is letting users own a piece of the AI models trained on their data

In February 2024, Reddit struck a $60 million deal with Google to let the search giant use data on the platform to train its artificial intelligence models. Notably absent from the discussions were Reddit users, whose data were being sold. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/I5Skvh1

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Recycling wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics

A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to repurpose the materials to create stronger plastics. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/NPmglqx

Dangerous by design: Runaway miniature battery makes safety testing more accessible and affordable

Overheating batteries are a serious risk, in the worst cases leading to fires and explosion. A team including researchers from the University of Tokyo has developed a simple, cost-effective method to test the safety of lithium-ion batteries, which opens up opportunities for research into new and safer batteries for the future. The work is published in Nature Energy. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/MF0jSAo

With affordable materials, researchers pull carbon directly from the air using changes in humidity

Researchers at Northwestern University have expanded the potential of carbon capture technology that plucks CO2 directly from the air by demonstrating that there are multiple suitable and abundant materials that can facilitate direct air capture. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DvIqsM0

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Scientists create 'fungi tiles' with elephant skin texture to cool buildings

A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed "fungi tiles" that could one day help to bring the heat down in buildings without consuming energy. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DnhVz8I

Eye-catching mobile device research could be a sight for sore thumbs

Insights from a new study focused on widening the use of eye-tracking as a control method for mobile devices could offer a sharper view of the smartphones of the future. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/3RlVJIm

Computer scientists build a faster, secure, energy-efficient blockchain system

Blockchain technology was unveiled nearly 35 years ago, but it first became prominent more recently—in 2009, with the introduction of Bitcoin—giving this "digital ledger" an everyday, consumer purpose. However, while blockchains have been used for payments, digital contracts, and supply chains, blockchain systems still achieve a low transaction rate with high energy and transaction costs. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/9x5rOTd

Researchers teach LLMs to solve complex planning challenges

Imagine a coffee company trying to optimize its supply chain. The company sources beans from three suppliers, roasts them at two facilities into either dark or light coffee, and then ships the roasted coffee to three retail locations. The suppliers have different fixed capacity, and roasting costs and shipping costs vary from place to place. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/KskoaDq

New study achieves major advance towards fault-tolerant quantum computing

A study, "Enhanced Majorana stability in a three-site Kitaev chain," published in Nature Nanotechnology demonstrates significantly enhanced stability of Majorana zero modes (MZMs) in engineered quantum systems. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/PdqGS84

Study reveals chromium's role in molten salt reactor corrosion

High temperatures and ionizing radiation create extremely corrosive environments inside a nuclear reactor. To design long-lasting reactors, scientists must understand how radiation-induced chemical reactions impact structural materials. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/oTzWGNQ

Tuna-inspired mechanical fin could boost underwater drone power

Growing up in Spain, Cecilia Huertas Cerdeira was captivated by the elegant movements of aquatic life during frequent vacations to the Atlantic coast. Later, as a doctoral student at the California Institute of Technology, she steered her surfboard into Pacific waves. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/OhRduIx

How neural networks represent data: A potential unifying theory for key deep learning phenomena

How do neural networks work? It's a question that can confuse novices and experts alike. A team from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) says that understanding these representations, as well as how they inform the ways that neural networks learn from data, is crucial for improving the interpretability, efficiency, and generalizability of deep learning models. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/nj5m6DP

Susceptible organic cations promote stability and efficiency in perovskite solar cells

Unlike conventional silicon-based solar cells, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are not only thin and lightweight, but can also be seamlessly applied to curved surfaces, like building facades and vehicle roofs. What's more, they can be easily manufactured at room temperature using a solution process, leading to significantly reduced production costs. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/qMflLuw

Supersonic speed limit for strong metal bonding revealed

Faster isn't always better when it comes to high-speed materials science, according to new Cornell research showing that tiny metal particles bond best at a precise supersonic speed. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/bFWei1B

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Diagnosing a dud may lead to a better battery

A team of chemists led by Feng Lin and Louis Madsen found a way to see into battery interfaces, which are tight, tricky spots buried deep inside the cell. The research findings were published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/74RUN8V

In shift, OpenAI announces open AI model

Artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, on Monday announced it is building a more open generative AI model as it faces growing competition in the open-source space from Chinese rival DeepSeek and Meta. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/8L5Bz9q

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