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Tech Xplore / 'Cosmic veil' coating shields next-generation solar cells from space radiation
A new "cosmic veil" developed by engineers at the University of Surrey could help perovskite solar cells survive in space, opening a new gateway to lighter, cheaper and more efficient solar power for satellites and spacecraft.
Tech Xplore / Hiding secret codes in light can protect against fake videos
Fact-checkers may have a new tool in the fight against misinformation.
Tech Xplore / Study finds a 15% solar power boost could cut US CO₂ emissions by millions of metric tons annually
Increasing solar power generation in the U.S. by 15% could lead to an annual reduction of 8.54 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. ...
Dialog / Deep geothermal energy: How gas bubbles can unlock Earth's hidden energy
Imagine a power plant fueled by heat generated deep beneath your feet, silently providing renewable energy day and night, independent of weather or sunlight. Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) promise exactly this, tapping ...
Tech Xplore / To explore AI bias, researchers pose a question: How do you imagine a tree?
To confront bias, scientists say we must examine the ontological frameworks within large language models—and how our perceptions influence outputs.
Tech Xplore / UV-light method cuts computer chip manufacturing steps in half
University of Missouri researchers have devised a more efficient and precise method for manufacturing computer chips.
Tech Xplore / Reusing EV batteries for energy storage can offer greater carbon savings than direct recycling
When electric vehicle (EV) batteries reach the end of their service life, they can be recycled to recover valuable raw materials for the production of new batteries. Alternatively, retired EV batteries can be repurposed for ...
Tech Xplore / Robotic arm with soft grippers helps people with disabilities make pizza and more
For the millions of Americans who live with a mobility issue, making a pizza can be a lot more challenging than just choosing between pepperoni or sausage. Now Virginia Tech researchers have developed a robotic arm with novel ...
Tech Xplore / Targeted atomic disorder boosts battery charging speed and long-term stability
Led by Prof. Dr. Nicola Pinna and Dr. Patrícia Russo from the Department of Chemistry at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), scientists have succeeded in disrupting the atomic order of batteries in a targeted manner. The ...
Tech Xplore / Flexible transmitter chip could make wireless devices more energy efficient
Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have designed a novel transmitter chip that significantly improves the energy efficiency of wireless communications, which could boost the range and battery life of a connected device.
Tech Xplore / Electric thermal switch designed for space uses graphite ion technology
An international team led by researchers at The University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute has demonstrated a device capable of electrically controlling heat flow, potentially transforming thermal management in ...
Tech Xplore / Curved neural networks enable AI memory recall through geometric design
A new international study has introduced Curved Neural Networks—a new type of AI memory architecture inspired by ideas from geometry. The study shows that bending the "space" in which AI "thinks" can create explosive memory ...
