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Tech Xplore / Cameras that see the unseen promise smarter, faster recycling of everyday waste
A new study uses advanced imaging technology to identify materials in municipal solid waste that can be separated for recycling or to produce energy.
Tech Xplore / A robot learns to handle bulky objects like humans do after just one lesson
For all their technological brilliance, from navigating distant planets to performing complex surgery, robots still struggle with a few basic human tasks. One of the most significant challenges is dexterity, which refers ...
Tech Xplore / Solar-boosted system turns wasted data center heat into clean power
When you stream a movie, back up a photo or ask ChatGPT a question, somewhere a data center is working hard—and getting hot. Cooling those facilities already consumes a huge share of their electricity, and nearly half of ...
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 ...
