New breakthrough helps free up space for robots to 'think', say scientists
Engineers have worked out how to give robots complex instructions without electricity, which could free up more space in the robotic 'brain' for them to 'think'. Mimicking how some parts of the human...
View ArticleNew AI models of plasma heating lead to important corrections in computer...
New artificial intelligence models for plasma heating can do more than was previously thought possible, not only increasing the prediction speed 10 million times while preserving accuracy but also...
View ArticleNew technique could unlock potential of quantum materials
A research team has devised a unique method to observe changes in materials at the atomic level. The technique opens new avenues for understanding and developing advanced materials for quantum...
View ArticleResearchers create the first ever visualization of photoexcited charges...
Researchers have observed electric charges traveling across the interface of two different semiconductor materials. Using scanning ultrafast electron (SUEM) techniques, the research team has directly...
View ArticleEngineering perovskite materials at the atomic level paves way for new...
Researchers have developed and demonstrated a technique that allows them to engineer a class of materials called layered hybrid perovskites (LHPs) down to the atomic level, which dictates precisely how...
View ArticleAncient 3D paper art, kirigami, could shape modern wireless technology
The future of wireless technology -- from charging devices to boosting communication signals -- relies on the antennas that transmit electromagnetic waves becoming increasingly versatile, durable and...
View ArticleLet there be light: Bright future for solar panels, TV screens and more
From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a...
View ArticleResearchers develop system cat's eye-inspired vision for autonomous robotics
Researchers have unveiled a vision system inspired by feline eyes to enhance object detection in various lighting conditions. Featuring a unique shape and reflective surface, the system reduces glare...
View ArticleStudy uncovers how silkworm moth's odor detection may improve robotics
Researchers explore how the domesticated flightless silkworm moth (Bombyx mori), a prominent insect model in olfactory research, uses wing flapping to manipulate airflow, enhancing their ability to...
View ArticleNew research reveals how large-scale adoption of electric vehicles can...
A new study suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits. The research team used computer simulations to show that aggressive...
View ArticleMachine learning analysis sheds light on who benefits from protected bike lanes
A new analysis leverages machine learning to help answer a thorny question: where should new protected bike lanes be placed to provide maximum benefit? The research team use machine learning and...
View ArticleNew app performs real-time, full-body motion capture with a smartphone
Engineers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture -- and it doesn't require specialized rooms, expensive equipment, bulky cameras or an array of sensors. Instead, it requires only a...
View ArticleBreakthrough in soft robotics: First toroidal micro-robot to swim...
Researchers introduces the first toroidal, light-driven micro-robot that can move autonomously in viscous liquids, such as mucus. This innovation marks a major step forward in developing micro-robots...
View ArticleNew diamond bonding technique a breakthrough for quantum devices
A paper has solved a major hurdle facing researchers working with diamond by creating a novel way of bonding diamonds directly to materials that integrate easily with either quantum or conventional...
View ArticleEngineers set new record on how fast data can be sent wirelessly
A new world record in wireless transmission, promising faster and more reliable wireless communications, has been set by researchers. The total bandwidth of 145GHz is more than five times higher than...
View ArticleQuantum research breakthrough uses synthetic dimensions to efficiently...
A new study opens the door to cutting-edge solutions that could contribute to the realization of a system capable of processing quantum information in a simple yet powerful way. The work presents a...
View ArticleAI helps to detect antibiotic resistance
In a pilot study, researchers have used artificial intelligence to detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This is an important first step toward integrating GPT-4 into clinical diagnostics.
View ArticleControlling prosthetic hands more precisely by the power of thought
Researchers have developed a novel training protocol for brain-computer interfaces in a study with rhesus monkeys. The method enables precise control of prosthetic hands using signals from the brain...
View ArticleModel reveals why debunking election misinformation often doesn't work
A new computational model analyzes the factors that help determine whether debunking efforts will persuade people to change their beliefs about the legitimacy of an election.
View ArticlePeople sympathize with bullied AI bots
In a new study, humans displayed sympathy towards and protected AI bots who were excluded from playtime.
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