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Tech Xplore / Bio-oil made from crop and wood waste could plug orphaned fossil fuel wells
Filling abandoned oil and gas wells with bio-oil made from plant-based leftovers like corn stalks and forest debris could help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, returning carbon underground in deep shafts once used ...
Tech Xplore / Physical AI uses both sight and touch to manipulate objects like a human
In everyday life, it's a no-brainer to be able to grab a cup of coffee from the table. Multiple sensory inputs such as sight (seeing how far away the cup is) and touch are combined in real-time. However, recreating this in ...
Tech Xplore / Super-sensitive sensor detects tiny hydrogen leaks in seconds for safer energy use
Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to make hydrogen energy as safe as possible. As more countries and industries invest heavily in cleaner, renewable energy, hydrogen-powered factories and vehicles are ...
Tech Xplore / Scientists unveil a rubber band that generates electricity from body heat
A team led by scientists from Peking University has developed a rubber-like material that converts body heat into electricity. This advance could allow the next generation of wearable electronics to generate their own power ...
Tech Xplore / Shared tool developed for quantum and supercomputer systems
Quantum computers are a key emerging technology, particularly for specific kinds of problems that require enormous computing power. However, integrating quantum systems into existing supercomputers poses a challenge.
Tech Xplore / A digital language divide: How multilingual AI often reinforces bias
Johns Hopkins computer scientists have discovered that artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are creating a digital language divide, amplifying the dominance of English and other commonly spoken languages while sidelining ...
Tech Xplore / Metal organic frameworks enable a key step toward greener lighting and display technologies
Scientists at Oregon State University have taken a big step toward lighting and display technologies that are more energy efficient and better for the planet. The work centers around crystalline, porous materials known as ...
Tech Xplore / Flexible, skin-mounted haptic interface can seamlessly bridge virtual and real-world experiences
Immersing oneself in the virtual and augmented reality world is not only awesome for entertainment, it helps industries like manufacturing and medicine operate more efficiently. Nevertheless, as fast as the technology brings ...
Tech Xplore / Oxygen defects help unlock the secret of next-generation memory
Resistive random access memory (ReRAM), which is based on oxide materials, is gaining attention as a next-generation memory and neuromorphic computing device. Its fast speeds, data retention ability, and simple structure ...
Tech Xplore / AI-equipped aerial robots help track and model wildfire smoke
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed aerial robots equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect, track and analyze wildfire smoke plumes. This innovation could lead to more accurate ...
Tech Xplore / Novel kiri-origami structures enable high-performance stretchable electronics
Stretchable electronics are used in smartphones, smartwatches, curved displays, and wearable sensors. However, stretchable materials like elastomers have lower electrical performance than rigid materials such as metals or ...
Tech Xplore / Scientists develop the world's first 6G chip, capable of 100 Gbps speeds
Sixth generation, or 6G, wireless technology is one step closer to reality with news that Chinese researchers have unveiled the world's first "all-frequency" 6G chip. The chip is capable of delivering mobile internet speeds ...
