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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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Analog computing platform uses synthetic frequency domain to boost scalability
Analog computers, computing systems that represent data as continuous physical quantities, such as voltage, frequency or vibrations, can be significantly more energy-efficient than digital computers, which represent data ...

Tech Xplore / Study captures how humans touch unfamiliar objects, offering lessons for human–robot interaction
To estimate the weight of a rock, you pick it up. Is it rough, or smooth? You run a finger over it. We're constantly gathering information through our sense of touch, which is closely connected to how we move.

Tech Xplore / Innovative transistor design offering advantages for controlling and reading quantum chips
The smaller electronic components become, the more complex their manufacture becomes. This has been a major problem for the chip industry for years. At TU Wien, researchers have now succeeded for the first time in manufacturing ...