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Tech Xplore / Microsoft offers no-cost Windows 10 lifeline
Microsoft on Wednesday announced new options for US and European customers to safely extend the life of the Windows 10 operating system free of charge just days before a key deadline to upgrade to Windows 11.
Tech Xplore / AI-generated voices now indistinguishable from real human voices
Many people still think of AI-generated speech as sounding "fake" or unconvincing and easily told apart from human voices. But new research from Queen Mary University of London shows that AI voice technology has now reached ...
Tech Xplore / Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries
What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That's the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It's so natural, it could ...
Tech Xplore / Fuel-cell catalyst shows promise for powering heavy-duty vehicles
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new recipe for catalysts that could dramatically improve the performance and durability of fuel-cell vehicles—especially ...
Tech Xplore / Bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce injuries from sharks
Australian shark experts have tested four bite-resistant materials to assess their ability to reduce injuries and blood loss.
Tech Xplore / Flexible solid electrolyte unlocks high-performance fuel cells across extreme temperatures
Researchers at Kumamoto University have unveiled a solid electrolyte material that could revolutionize fuel cell technology. Derived from natural clay minerals, this innovative membrane offers high proton conductivity and ...
Tech Xplore / Quantum computer chips clear major manufacturing hurdle
UNSW Sydney nano-tech startup Diraq has shown its quantum chips aren't just lab-perfect prototypes—they also hold up in real-world production, maintaining the 99% accuracy needed to make quantum computers viable.
Tech Xplore / Hybrid flow cell system improves CO₂ direct air capture technology
Over the past decades, energy engineers have introduced a wide range of systems and approaches aimed at mitigating climate change and preserving the environment on Earth. Given that global dependence on fossil fuels is likely ...
Tech Xplore / Piecing together the puzzle of future solar cell materials
Global electricity use is increasing rapidly and must be addressed sustainably. Developing new materials could give us much more efficient solar cell materials than at present; materials so thin and flexible that they could ...
Tech Xplore / Next-generation humanoid robot can do the moonwalk
KAIST research team's independently developed humanoid robot boasts world-class driving performance, reaching speeds of 12km/h, along with excellent stability, maintaining balance even with its eyes closed or on rough terrain. ...
Tech Xplore / Solar-electric vehicle combination could redefine cities and slash emissions
Cities are at the forefront of the battle against climate change, as they are responsible for more than 70% of the world's CO2 emissions.
Tech Xplore / 5G is deployed, but it doesn't always deliver faster connections than 4G
5G has been part of our lives and the market for several years, while the industry is already looking ahead to its successor, 6G. But can we say it is fully implemented?
