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Tech Xplore / New software tool provides an easier way to debug any domain-specific programming language
Sometime in 2019, MIT Ph.D. student Ajay Brahmakshatriya formulated a simple, though still quite challenging, goal. He wanted to make it possible for people who had expertise in a particular domain—such as climate modeling, ...
Tech Xplore / Kids judge Alexa smarter than Roomba, but say both deserve kindness
Most kids know it's wrong to yell or hit someone, even if they don't always keep their hands to themselves. But what about if that someone's name is Alexa?
Tech Xplore / Study: Shutting down nuclear power could increase air pollution
Nearly 20% of today's electricity in the United States comes from nuclear power. The U.S. has the largest nuclear fleet in the world, with 92 reactors scattered around the country. Many of these power plants have run for ...
Tech Xplore / An all ambient, room temperature–processed solar cell from a bare silicon wafer
Ongoing challenges in solar cell production may partly explain why non-renewable energy resources—such as coal, oil, and natural gas—have overshadowed current optoelectronic devices.
Tech Xplore / A new design that equips robots with proprioception and a tail
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)'s Robomechanics Lab recently introduced two new approaches that could help to improve the ability of legged robots to move on rocky or extreme terrains. These two approaches, ...
Tech Xplore / Study defines a crucial parameter for the suppression of lithium dendrites in all-solid-state LiBs
All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLiBs), lithium batteries with solid electrolytes, are highly promising battery solutions, as they are often more stable than cells based on liquid electrolytes and have a higher capacity. ...
Tech Xplore / Shedding light on mechanisms of electrochemical energy storage
Understanding why certain materials work better than others when it comes to energy storage is a crucial step for developing the batteries that will power electronic devices, electric vehicles and renewable energy grids. ...
Tech Xplore / Simple, environmentally friendly coating can improve battery performance
Lithium-ion batteries are currently the gold standard in battery technology, but as the demand for safe and effective batteries increases, researchers are racing to find what's next.
Tech Xplore / Study explores the extent of Western dependency on Russian nuclear energy
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 had a profound deep impact on the economy, inflating the prices of energy and food, with detrimental consequences for both individuals and companies worldwide. As a result, many ...
Tech Xplore / An energy breakthrough: Tech researchers create new type of fuel cell
Like batteries, fuel cells produce energy through an electrochemical process. Unlike batteries, they don't run down or require recharging. However, the potential advantages of fuel cells are offset by challenges that include ...
Tech Xplore / Solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries: Neutrons unveil sluggish charge transport
Solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries offer the potential for much higher energy densities and increased safety, compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, the performance of solid-state batteries is currently ...
Tech Xplore / Introducing a novel solution for carbon dioxide capture utilization and storage
The issue of achieving the target of net-zero CO2 emissions has emerged as a matter of future survival of mankind, with the impact of climate change causing a palpable sense of crisis in the everyday lives of people. The ...