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Tech Xplore / Elastic layer lets sulfide solid-state batteries run longer with less pressure

A Korean research team has developed a technology that enhances the lifespan and stability of all-solid-state batteries by using a rubber-like, elastic ion-conductive material. The research was published in Energy Storage ...

Jul 8, 2026
Tech Xplore / Hybrid AI model cuts financial forecasting error across stocks and crypto

A hybrid artificial intelligence model that combines two well-established deep learning techniques has improved the accuracy of financial market forecasts across major stock indices and so-called cryptocurrency, according ...

Jul 8, 2026
Tech Xplore / A soft exoskeleton could restore hand function in people with motor impairments

Recent technological advances have opened valuable possibilities for supporting people with motor impairments or who are recovering from injuries to the brain, spinal cord or nerves. Millions of people worldwide currently ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Holographic printer produces 3D shapes in one shot

University of Utah researchers have demonstrated a new method of 3D printing that avoids the leaky seams that come with the layer-by-layer process. Using a nanoscale "mask" that diffracts laser light into a holographic pattern ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Mobile VPN security is not as strong as advertised, research suggests

Many digital users rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to combat security threats, allowing the application to view, intercept and handle all user traffic in return for hiding identifying information from third parties. ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Model reveals grid battery wear after 500 to 1,000 cycles in days

Energy storage is becoming critical to grid resilience and electricity affordability because battery systems can help balance supply and demand and stabilize power.

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Hydrogen: Clean fuel of the future—if we can find a cheap and clean way to ship it

Many experts refer to hydrogen as "the fuel of the future." It is expected to help decarbonize the global economy in two main ways: Burning it or feeding it into a fuel cell produces storable energy with no carbon emissions, ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Study links cognitive difficulties to compulsive gaming rather than gaming time itself

The amount of time young people spend playing video games is not enough to judge whether gaming is linked to cognitive difficulties. A new study of several thousand adolescents shows that gaming time and symptoms of Internet ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / EleTac: An elephant-inspired soft robotic gripper with a sophisticated sense of touch

Soft grippers, which are built from flexible materials that can bend and deform, are attracting a lot of attention from robotics researchers worldwide. Unlike conventional robots made from rigid metal or plastic, soft grippers ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Automation system advances efficient AI workflows

Your online order arrives damaged, so you request a refund. What often follows is an artificial intelligence workflow involving multiple AI models: One model checks your request against company policy, another analyzes the ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / New spray-jet method recycles rare iridium from proton exchange membrane devices and preserves membranes

The future hydrogen economy may hinge on iridium, a metal so rare that only about 8 tonnes are produced worldwide each year. To help stretch the limited supply, University of Delaware researchers have developed a recycling ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / An AI-powered control system for robots with legs

Walking robots, such as quadruped robotic dogs, must be able to move safely through rough, often changing environments. Today, there are two main ways to program these walking, or legged, robots. The first is called model ...

Jul 7, 2026