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Tech Xplore / Why human empathy still matters in the age of AI
A new international study finds that people place greater emotional value on empathy they believe comes from humans—even when the exact same response is generated by artificial intelligence.
Tech Xplore / Flexible zinc–ion batteries maintain stable voltage after bending with new hydrogel electrolyte
A research team led by Prof. Hu Linhua from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a highly durable hydrogel electrolyte for aqueous zinc–ion batteries (AZIBs) ...
Tech Xplore / AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators
The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors—lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals.
Tech Xplore / China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
While China's men's soccer team hasn't generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any athletic prowess shown.
Tech Xplore / New method stores high-density methane in graphene-coated nanoporous carbon
Methane (CH4), one of the most abundant natural gases on Earth, is still widely used to power several buildings and to fuel some types of vehicles. Despite its widespread use, storing and transporting this gas safely remains ...
Tech Xplore / Artificial photosynthesis system surpasses key efficiency benchmark for direct solar-to-hydrogen conversion
A research team affiliated with UNIST has introduced a cutting-edge modular artificial leaf that simultaneously meets high efficiency, long-term stability, and scalability requirements—marking a major step forward in green ...
Tech Xplore / High-performance memory devices can dissolve in water to address e-waste problem
The use of electronics in various forms is on the rise, from wearable devices like smartwatches to implantable devices like body-implanted sensors, skin-worn smart patches, and disposable monitoring devices. These devices, ...
Tech Xplore / Turning tap water into hydrogen: New strategy lets PEM electrolyzers use impure water
In recent years, energy engineers have been working on a wide range of technologies that could help to generate and store electrical power more sustainably. These include electrolyzers, devices that could use electricity ...
Tech Xplore / New passivation strategy improves scalability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells
Solar cells, devices that can convert sunlight into electrical energy, are becoming increasingly widespread, with many households and industries worldwide now relying on them as a source of electricity. While crystalline ...
Tech Xplore / Gold from e-waste opens a rich vein for miners and the environment
An interdisciplinary team of experts in green chemistry, engineering and physics at Flinders University in Australia has developed a safer and more sustainable approach to extract and recover gold from ore and electronic ...
Tech Xplore / 3D-printed humanoid robot offers affordable, customizable platform for beginners
As an undergraduate student, Yufeng Chi (B.S.'23 EECS) was captivated by humanoid and legged robots. Eager to learn more, he would watch YouTube videos and dive into class projects, but getting hands-on experience and tinkering ...
Tech Xplore / New method can teach AI to admit uncertainty
In high-stakes situations like health care—or weeknight "Jeopardy!"—it can be safer to say "I don't know" than to answer incorrectly. Doctors, game show contestants, and standardized test-takers understand this, but most ...
