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  • An energy-efficient, high-precision measurement system using waveform similarity
    Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed an energy-efficient and high-precision measurement system leveraging the inherent similarity between waveforms generated by the same type of signal source.... Read more
  • Ultra-thin display technology shows dozens of images hidden in a single screen
    From smartphones and TVs to credit cards, technologies that manipulate light are deeply embedded in our daily lives, many of which are based on holography. However, conventional holographic technologies have faced limitations, particularly in displaying multiple images on a single screen and in maintaining high-resolution image quality.... Read more
  • Cool computing—why the future of electronics could lie in the cold
    Modern computer chips generate a lot of heat—and consume large amounts of energy as a result. A promising approach to reducing this energy demand could lie in the cold, as highlighted by a new Perspective article by an international research team coordinated by Qing-Tai Zhao from Forschungszentrum Jülich. Savings could... Read more
  • Secure encryption and decryption with luminescent perovskites
    To guarantee high data security, encryption must be unbreakable while the data remains rapidly and easily readable. A novel strategy for optical encryption/decryption of information has now been introduced in the journal Angewandte Chemie by a Chinese research team. It is based on compounds with carefully modulated luminescent properties that... Read more
  • Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed nationwide missile defense system
    President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a missile defense system, called the Golden Dome, on May 20, 2025. The system is intended to protect the United States from ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, and missiles launched from space.... Read more
  • 3D printers leave hidden 'fingerprints' that reveal part origins
    A new artificial intelligence system pinpoints the origin of 3D printed parts down to the specific machine that made them. The technology could allow manufacturers to monitor their suppliers and manage their supply chains, detecting early problems and verifying that suppliers are following agreed upon processes.... Read more
  • AI learns how vision and sound are connected, without human intervention
    Humans naturally learn by making connections between sight and sound. For instance, we can watch someone playing the cello and recognize that the cellist's movements are generating the music we hear.... Read more
  • High-quality OLED displays enable screens to emit distinct sounds from individual pixels
    A research team has developed the world's first Pixel-Based Local Sound OLED technology. This breakthrough enables each pixel of an OLED display to simultaneously emit different sounds, essentially allowing the display to function as a multichannel speaker array. The team successfully demonstrated the technology on a 13-inch OLED panel, equivalent... Read more
  • New metamaterial enables remote movement of objects underwater using sound
    Sound can do more than just provide a nice beat. Sound waves have been used for everything from mapping the seafloor to breaking apart kidney stones. Thanks to a unique material structure, researchers can now move and position objects underwater without ever touching them directly.... Read more
  • Eco-friendly advance brings CO₂ 'breathing' batteries closer to reality
    Scientists at the University of Surrey have made a breakthrough in eco-friendly batteries that not only store more energy but could also help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium–CO2 "breathing" batteries release power while capturing carbon dioxide, offering a greener alternative that may one day outperform today's lithium-ion batteries.... Read more
  • Self-positioning microdevices with circularly polarized luminescence enable adaptable 3D display
    A research team has developed an adaptable three-dimensional (3D) display panel using circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) devices. Their research is published in Science Advances, and was led by Prof. Zhuang Taotao and Prof. Yu Shuhong from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).... Read more
  • Using sound waves to create a smart T-shirt
    Imagine wearing a T-shirt that measures your breathing or gloves that translate your hand movements into commands for your computer. Researchers at ETH Zurich, led by Daniel Ahmed, Professor of Acoustic Robotics for Life Sciences and Healthcare, have laid the foundations for just such smart textiles.... Read more
  • Air taxis to ferry fans and VIPs to venues at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
    Fans and VIPs can fly their way to venues at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with the first air taxis ever to be used at a games.... Read more
  • Whole-body teleoperation system allows robots to perform coordinated tasks with human-like dexterity
    The ability to remotely control robots in real-time, also known as teleoperation, could be useful for a broad range of real-world applications. In recent years, some engineers have been trying to develop teleoperation systems that allow users to guide the actions of humanoid robots, which have a body structure resembling... Read more
  • Interlocked electrodes push silicon battery lifespan beyond limits
    As demand surges for batteries that store more energy and last longer—powering electric vehicles, drones, and energy storage systems—a team of South Korean researchers has introduced an approach to overcome a major limitation of conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs): unstable interfaces between electrodes and electrolytes.... Read more
  • AI model classifies images with a hierarchical tree from broad to specific
    A new AI model, H-CAST, groups fine details into object-level concepts as attention moves from lower to high layers, outputting a classification tree—such as bird, eagle, bald eagle—rather than focusing only on fine-grained recognition.... Read more
  • Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this year
    Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.... Read more
  • 3-D printed smart fabrics maintain flexibility and sensing ability after repeated washes
    Imagine a T-shirt that could monitor your heart rate or blood pressure. Or a pair of socks that could provide feedback on your running stride. It may be closer than you think, with new research from Washington State University demonstrating a particular 3D ink printing method for so-called smart fabrics... Read more
  • 3D printing with tunable color creates microscale replica of famous statue
    A microscale 3D printing technique uses a resin that can be dynamically tuned to create different colors during printing. The researchers demonstrate the technique by creating a colorful replica of a famous statue that is smaller than the diameter of a human hair. The findings are published in PNAS Nexus.... Read more
  • Tiny device processes hand movement in real time, storing visual memories with brain-like efficiency
    Engineers at RMIT University have invented a small "neuromorphic" device that detects hand movement, stores memories and processes information like a human brain, without the need for an external computer.... Read more
  • Self-healing coating lets Nd-Fe-B magnets resist saltwater, ice and mechanical damage
    Since their discovery thousands of years ago, magnets have fascinated humankind with their unique properties. Even today, scientists are studying and finding new applications for these materials.... Read more
  • Researchers unveil rapid self-healing electronic skin, paving the way for smarter, tougher wearables
    In a breakthrough that could redefine the future of wearable technology, scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an electronic skin that can heal itself within just 10 seconds of being damaged. This cutting-edge material, which maintains both flexibility and electrical performance after repeated wear and tear,... Read more
  • 'Countersnapping' structures shrink when pulled
    When you pull something—like a rubber band—you expect it to get longer. But what if it did the opposite? What if it suddenly shrank instead? In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from AMOLF and ARCNL have made this possible. They created structures that... Read more
  • LegoGPT can design stable structures using standard LEGOs from text prompts
    A team of engineers and AI specialists at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an AI application that can design stable structures from standard LEGOs using text prompts. In their study published on the arXiv preprint server, the group repurposed a large language model (LLM) created by META to build their... Read more
  • Revolutionizing baseball training with AI-simulated pitchers
    Two University of Waterloo alumni are changing Major League Baseball (MLB) with a data-driven pitching simulator that replicates the real experience of batting against a professional pitcher.... Read more
  • UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
    The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases.... Read more
  • AI-powered headphones offer group translation with voice cloning and 3D spatial audio
    Tuochao Chen, a University of Washington doctoral student, recently toured a museum in Mexico. Chen doesn't speak Spanish, so he ran a translation app on his phone and pointed the microphone at the tour guide. But even in a museum's relative quiet, the surrounding noise was too much. The resulting... Read more
  • Warm metalworking turns brittle semiconductors into flexible, high-performance electronic films
    Inorganic semiconductors form the backbone of modern electronics due to their excellent physical properties, including high carrier mobility, thermal stability, and well-defined energy band structures, which enable precise control over electrical conductivity. Unfortunately, their intrinsic brittleness has traditionally required the use of costly, complex processing methods like deposition and sputtering—which... Read more
  • Wearable haptics get thinner: A flexible haptic patch lets you feel the virtual world
    As virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies rapidly evolve, the demand for more immersive, multisensory experiences grows alongside them. Among the key frontiers is tactile feedback—the ability to physically feel the virtual world.... Read more
  • AI tools help people with speech disabilities make timely jokes
    A team of researchers from Cornell Tech is reimagining how technology can support users with speech disabilities—not just in functional speech, but also in making real-time jokes during conversations.... Read more
  • Cracking the code: Synthetic lichen system shows potential for self-healing concrete
    Imagine concrete healing its own cracks like human skin recovering from a cut. That's the vision behind the latest research of Dr. Congrui Grace Jin, published in Materials Today Communications.... Read more
  • Structurally reprogrammable magnetic metamaterials hold promise for biomedicine, soft robotics
    Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Harvard University have experimentally demonstrated that it is possible to reprogram the mechanical and structural behavior of innovative artificial materials with magnetic properties, known as metamaterials, without the need to modify their composition. This technology opens the door to innovations in... Read more
  • Scientists discover a new way to convert corn waste into low-cost sugar for biofuel
    Scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels.... Read more
  • Origami points to new materials that 'breathe' and twist on command
    Origami—the art of paper folding that originated in Japan centuries ago—could open a new frontier in innovative materials, thanks to research led at the University of Michigan.... Read more
  • Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects
    Whether designing a window in an airliner or a cable conduit for an engine, manufacturers devote a lot of effort to reinforcing openings for structural integrity. But the reinforcement is rarely perfect and often creates structural weaknesses elsewhere.... Read more
  • Plants you can wear: Hydrogel material weaves seeds into textiles
    Humans' relationships with plants is largely utilitarian, serving our needs. We generally either eat them or make things out of them.... Read more
  • UAE schools to teach AI from kindergarten up
    The United Arab Emirates will introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages, officials said, in its latest initiative to stay at the technology's forefront.... Read more
  • Deafblind people to understand live conversations thanks to e-textiles technology
    Thousands of people who are born deafblind will understand live conversations for the first time thanks to new research into smart textiles being developed by Nottingham Trent University (NTU).... Read more
  • 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.... Read more
  • 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.... Read more
  • Neuromorphic system uses quantum effects to find optimal solutions to complex problems
    It's easy to solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube, says Shantanu Chakrabartty, the Clifford W. Murphy Professor and vice dean for research and graduate education in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Just learn and memorize the steps then execute them to arrive at the solution.... Read more
  • 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... Read more
  • 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.... Read more
  • Generative AI masters the art of scent creation
    Addressing the challenges of fragrance design, researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) have developed an AI model that can automate the creation of new fragrances based on user-defined scent descriptors. The model uses mass spectrometry profiles of essential oils and corresponding odor descriptors to generate essential oil... Read more
  • Engineers create a robot that can jump 10 feet high—without legs
    Inspired by the movements of a tiny parasitic worm, Georgia Tech engineers have created a 5-inch soft robot that can jump as high as a basketball hoop.... Read more
  • New electronic 'skin' could enable lightweight night-vision glasses
    MIT engineers have developed a technique to grow and peel ultrathin "skins" of electronic material. The method could pave the way for new classes of electronic devices, such as ultrathin wearable sensors, flexible transistors and computing elements, and highly sensitive and compact imaging devices.... Read more
  • 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... Read more
  • 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.... Read more
  • Ink engineering approach boosts efficiency and cuts cost of quantum dot-based photovoltaics
    Colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) are tiny semiconductor particles that are just a few nanometers in size, which are synthesized in a liquid solution (i.e., colloid). These single-crystal particles, created by breaking down bulk materials via chemical and physical processes, have proved to be promising for the development of photovoltaic (PV)... Read more
  • 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... Read more

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  • Global race for future battery technologies: Europe and the US are trailing Asia

    May 27, 2025
    Next-generation battery technologies play an important role in the energy and mobility transition. A research team from the Universities of Münster (Germany) and Cambridge (United [...]
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