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Tech Xplore / Snap-through effect helps engineers solve soft material motion trade-off
Everyday occurrences like snapping hair clips or clicking retractable pens feature a mechanical phenomenon known as "snap-through." Small insects and plants like the Venus flytrap cleverly use this snap-through effect to ...
Tech Xplore / How many self-driving vehicles can one person monitor at the same time?
It is possible for one person to safely monitor up to five self-driving vehicles at once, according to new research led by Coventry University.
Tech Xplore / Artificial neuron merges DRAM with MoS₂ circuits to better emulate brain-like adaptability
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems has increased the demand for new hardware components that could speed up data analysis while consuming less power. As machine learning algorithms ...
Tech Xplore / New method enables AI models to forget private and copyrighted data
A team of computer scientists at UC Riverside has developed a method to erase private and copyrighted data from artificial intelligence models—without needing access to the original training data.
Tech Xplore / 3D-printed smart materials boost tactile sensor performance in wearable devices
Tactile sensors are widely used in robotics, prosthetics, wearable devices, and health care monitoring. These devices detect and convert external stimuli such as pressure and force into electrical signals, facilitating effective ...
Tech Xplore / Unusual microbug anatomy shown to optimize wing weight—findings could benefit tiny drone design
Skoltech and MSU scientists have uncovered the advantage gained by microscopic bugs from their feather-like wings that are unlike those of dragonflies, bees, mosquitoes and other familiar insects. A wing largely made up of ...
Tech Xplore / The AI breakthrough that uses almost no power to create images
From creating art and writing code to drafting emails and designing new drugs, generative AI tools are becoming increasingly indispensable for both business and personal use. As demand increases, they will require even more ...
Tech Xplore / Growth strategy enhances efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
Photovoltaics (PVs), technological systems that can convert sunlight into electricity are among the most promising and widely adopted clean energy solutions worldwide. While existing silicon-based solar cells have already ...
Tech Xplore / Two new methods push graphene's electronic quality beyond traditional semiconductors
Graphene, a single sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice, is known for its exceptional strength, flexibility and conductivity. However, despite holding the world record for room-temperature electron mobility, ...
Tech Xplore / Prehistoric basketweaving inspires new materials for stiff, resilient robots
Able to undergo repeated compressions without losing their shape, woven materials could form robots, exoskeletons, car parts, architectural components and more.
Tech Xplore / Self-assembling electrolyte enables rapid disassembly for easier EV battery recycling
Today's electric vehicle boom is tomorrow's mountain of electronic waste. And while myriad efforts are underway to improve battery recycling, many EV batteries still end up in landfills.
Tech Xplore / Minimal 3D model reveals fundamental mechanisms behind toughening of soft–hard composites
Engineers have long grappled with a fundamental challenge: creating materials that are both strong and tough enough to resist deformation and prevent fractures. These two properties typically exist in opposition, as materials ...
