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Tech Xplore / New haptic system lets soft objects respond to taps, squeezes and twists
New technology that invites expressive, two-way communication between a person and the soft, flexible object they are holding or wearing has been developed at the University of Bath.

Tech Xplore / Novel AI tool opens 3D modeling to blind and low-vision programmers
Blind and low-vision programmers have long been locked out of three-dimensional modeling software, which depends on sighted users dragging, rotating and inspecting shapes on screen.

Tech Xplore / Friction-based landing gear enables drones to safely land on fast-moving vehicles
Drones have become a more common sight in our skies and are used for everything from consumer hobbies like aerial photography to industrial applications such as farming, surveillance and logistics. However, they are not without ...

Tech Xplore / Back to the future: Is light-speed analog computing on the horizon?
Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in analog computing, developing a programmable electronic circuit that harnesses the properties of high-frequency electromagnetic waves to perform complex parallel processing at light-speed.

Tech Xplore / Next-generation perovskite solar cells are closer to commercial use
As renewable energy technologies advance, researchers aim to make solar power more efficient, affordable, and durable. Scientists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, in collaboration with international ...

Tech Xplore / Global efficiency record set for large, triple-junction perovskite solar cell
A University of Sydney-led team has set a record for solar technology, creating the largest and most efficient triple-junction perovskite-perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell reported.

Tech Xplore / Green electronics thanks to biodegradable circuit boards
They are the "heart" of every electronic device, from laptops to electric toothbrushes: printed circuit boards, also known as PCBs. These rigid boards are covered with copper traces and soldered electronic components and ...

Tech Xplore / Printable aluminum alloy sets strength records, may enable lighter aircraft parts
MIT engineers have developed a printable aluminum alloy that can withstand high temperatures and is five times stronger than traditionally manufactured aluminum.

Tech Xplore / Harvesting hydrogen from biomass for energy can provide substantial carbon emissions reduction
Hydrogen fuel provides energy without producing carbon dioxide emissions, which makes it a promising option for decarbonizing the economy. The U.S. is a major producer of hydrogen, contributing around 10% of the global annual ...

Tech Xplore / Flash Joule heating lights up lithium extraction from ores
A new one‑step, water‑, acid‑, and alkali‑free method for extracting high‑purity lithium from spodumene ore has the potential to transform critical metal processing and enhance renewable energy supply chains. The ...

Tech Xplore / SHIELD activated: Researchers build defense to protect drones from cyberattacks
Fooled into following a hacker's rogue commands, a drone is liable to do any number of things. Fly erratically. Speed up. Slow down. Hang suspended in the air. Reverse course. Take a new course. And, most dangerously: Crash.

Tech Xplore / AI-based model can help traffic engineers predict future sites of possible crashes
In a significant step toward improving road safety, Johns Hopkins University researchers have developed an AI-based tool that can identify the risk factors contributing to car crashes across the United States and to accurately ...