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Tech Xplore / Composite metal foam could lead to safer hazmat transportation
A new study finds that composite metal foam (CMF) can withstand tremendous force—enough to punch a hole in a railroad tank car—at much lower weight than solid steel. The finding raises the possibility of creating a safer ...
Tech Xplore / Eyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centers
Tech firms are floating the idea of building data centers in space and tapping into the sun's energy to meet out-of-this-world power demands in a fierce artificial intelligence race.
Tech Xplore / Thin resistor routinely used in photonic devices can also act as a thermometer
Integrated photonics has become a multi-billion-dollar industry, but it is feeling the heat—literally.
Tech Xplore / How AI can track hockey action from faceoff to finish
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed two innovative artificial intelligence (AI) systems that significantly improve how hockey games can be analyzed using video footage without the need for expensive equipment.
Tech Xplore / Zinc-air batteries show promise as tougher, safer alternatives to lithium-ion
A research team in Mexico has created a battery that can still function after being punctured and submerged in water—conditions that would likely ignite the lithium-ion batteries currently used in cell phones and electric ...
Tech Xplore / Ultra-thin 3D display delivers wide-angle, highly-detailed images
Researchers have developed an ultra-thin 3D display with a wide viewing angle, clear image quality and vivid display depth. By overcoming tradeoffs that typically limit glasses-free 3D displays, the advance could open new ...
Tech Xplore / A computational camera lens that can focus on everything all at once
Imagine snapping a photo where every detail, near and far, is perfectly sharp—from the flower petal right in front of you to the distant trees on the horizon. For over a century, camera designers have dreamed of achieving ...
Tech Xplore / Novel memristor wafer integration technology paves the way for brain-like AI chips
A research team led by Professor Sanghyeon Choi from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at DGIST has successfully developed a memristor, which is gaining recognition as a next-generation semiconductor ...
Tech Xplore / 'Living metal' could bridge biological and electronic systems
Electronics have been transforming from rigid, lifeless systems into adaptive, living platforms capable of seamlessly interacting with biological environments. Researchers at Binghamton University are pioneering "living metal" ...
Tech Xplore / Inexpensive materials transform waste carbon into energy-rich compounds
Turning waste carbon into useful products is a vital part of sustainable manufacturing. Recycling carbon dioxide creates carbon monoxide, which through electricity can be converted into energy-rich compounds. However, existing ...
Tech Xplore / 'Brain-free' robots that move in sync are powered entirely by air
A team led by the University of Oxford has developed a new class of soft robots that operate without electronics, motors, or computers—using only air pressure. The study, published in Advanced Materials, shows that these ...
Tech Xplore / Preventing dangerous short circuits in lithium batteries: The surprising growth of destructive dendrites in electrolytes
Lithium-metal batteries are among the most promising technologies for energy storage. They offer significantly more energy in less space—and at a lower weight. However, one phenomenon slows down their development: tiny, ...
