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This smart 'E-nose' tech can detect spoiled meat, rotten fruit, and air contaminants with high accuracy

The Ant-nose, a single graphene oxide-coated antenna sensor, achieves 96.7% accuracy in detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including isomers. It could be a simplified, low-cost solution for applications like food freshne...
Anubhav Sharma, 21 Oct 2024 16:40
Iron-based EV batteries, when enhanced with silicon, could offer a solid large-scale alternative to the current tech we have. (Image source: Getty Images)

Silicate-enhanced iron batteries could transform energy storage for EVs and renewable systems

Researchers are exploring iron-based batteries as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion for energy storage. Adding silicate improves efficiency, making it promising for storing renewable energy on a large scale.
Anubhav Sharma, 20 Oct 2024 17:28
(Image source: Marvel Fusion)

Marvel Fusion's $150M laser facility in Colorado is targeting breakthrough fusion energy technology

Marvel Fusion & Colorado State University are building a $150M laser facility to advance fusion energy. The ATLAS project is expected to create continuous fusion reactions, potentially unlocking clean, limitless energy.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 Oct 2024 19:00
DOE commits $670.6M loan to Aspen Aerogels for EV battery safety innovation (Image source: BYD)

DOE injects $670 million into EV battery safety: Aspen Aerogels set to expand production

The DOE is investing $670.6 million in Aspen Aerogels to boost the production of fire-resistant materials for EV batteries. These innovative thermal barriers could significantly enhance battery safety, potentially preventing catas...
Nathan Ali, 19 Oct 2024 18:49
Meta unveils OMat24: Accelerating AI-driven materials discovery (Image source: Louis Reed, Unsplash)

Meta unveils OMat24: AI-powered materials discovery goes open-source

Meta's Open Materials 2024 (OMat24) aims to revolutionize AI-driven materials discovery with a massive open-source dataset and top-performing models. This initiative could accelerate research in battery technology, sustainable fue...
Nathan Ali, 19 Oct 2024 17:21
With the LunaRecycle Challenge, NASA is paying up to 3 million US dollars in prize money for innovative recycling technologies that can be used on the moon. (Image source: NASA)

Turning lunar trash into treasure: NASA launches $3 million recycling challenge

With the LunaRecycle Challenge, NASA is offering independent inventors the chance to make a major contribution to space exploration and win attractive prize money at the same time. The aim is to find an energy-efficient, lightweig...
Marius Müller, 19 Oct 2024 15:39
Toshiba and Airbus are aiming to develop a two-megawatt superconducting motor. (Image source: Airbus Newsroom)

Airbus and Toshiba team up to develop superconducting tech for hydrogen-powered aircraft

Airbus and Toshiba are partnering to design superconducting technology for hydrogen-powered airplanes, with a major goal to boost electric propulsion efficiency and support aviation's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 Oct 2024 12:47
Challenges of Martian agriculture: Overcoming toxic soil (Image source: NASA)

Toxic Mars soil could potentially get a microbial makeover for future farming

Mars' soil is laced with toxic perchlorates at levels 1,000,000 times higher than Earth's, presenting a significant obstacle for colonization plans. Scientists are now developing innovative microbial solutions that could transform...
Nathan Ali, 18 Oct 2024 23:47
New menstrual pad for early detection of HPV and cancer can be used at home (Image source: Women-X Biotech)

Menstrual pads for the detection of HPV and cervical cancer to improve women's health

To improve women's health worldwide, the new menstrual pad is designed to detect possible infection with the HPV virus. The simple use of the pad helps to identify cervical and other cancers at an early stage, avoiding the need fo...
Nicole Dominikowski, 17 Oct 2024 14:26
An image that demonstrates selected genes of interest in developing human skin. The cyan shades represent stem cells, orange stands for keratincoytes, and green + purple implies immune cells. (Image source: Wellcome Sanger Institute)

Research reveals steps of skin and hair growth before birth, opening doors for regenerative medicine and scar healing

Researchers created the first detailed map of prenatal human skin, uncovering how skin and hair follicles develops in the womb. The findings from this could advance regenerative medicine, skin transplants, and treatments for conge...
Anubhav Sharma, 17 Oct 2024 10:34
Chinese researchers launched a successful quantum attack on classical cryptography (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Chinese quantum breakthrough could potentially challenge AES-256 encryption

(Update: The previous news suggested an imminent risk to widely used cryptographic algorithms, including RSA and AES, from quantum attacks. However, updated information reveals that the breakthrough primarily affects specific ligh...
Nathan Ali, 15 Oct 2024 13:18
Humans vs AI (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Humans can easily outsmart AI according to Apple-funded study

Although they often deliver impressive results, AI engines such as those from Meta and OpenAI, which use large language models, still lack basic reasoning capabilities. A group backed by Apple proposed a new benchmark, which alrea...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2024 11:58
MIT demonstates that chatting with a 60-year-old version of oneself in Future You can help improve feelings of well-being. (Image source: MIT)

MIT researchers create Future You AI so young users can chat with 60-year-old versions of themselves to increase motivation and well-being while reducing anxiety and negativity

MIT researchers have created the Future You web service where young users can chat with 60-year-old AI-versions of themselves. Wallowing Gen Zs and Alphas can improve their well-being by talking to themselves, which would have bee...
David Chien, 14 Oct 2024 04:44
The newly-developed adhesive can increase its gripping force by up to 1,000 times when activated and release objects within just 30 milliseconds. (Image source: Alex Parrish / Virginia Tech)

Newly engineered adhesive mimics octopus grip, holds a rock underwater for 7 days straight

Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed an octopus-inspired adhesive capable of gripping and releasing objects underwater with precision - which can revolutionize underwater salvage, rescue diving, and underwater engineering t...
Anubhav Sharma, 10 Oct 2024 16:18
An iPhone 16 Pro in exploded view. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 16 Pro made into custom transparent edition with the help of gallium in new video

Apple's new metallic battery housing might end up being one of the iPhone 16 Pro's most important upgrades in the long run - accordingly, it is a shame that there is no see-through version of the new flagship. A prominent teardown...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2024 19:59
(Image source: UNSW Sydney / Richard Freeman)

From vineyards to vehicles: How food acids can power next-gen lithium-ion EV batteries

Researchers at UNSW developed a lithium-ion battery prototype that replaces traditional graphite electrodes with food acids like tartaric acid from fruits, or malic acid in wine. This could level-up energy storage by using food wa...
Anubhav Sharma, 07 Oct 2024 21:03
Corning unveils Extreme ULE glass for next-gen EUV lithography (Image source: Corning)

Corning unveils Extreme ULE glass for next-generation high-NA EUV lithography

Corning's new Extreme ULE glass is said to offer exceptional thermal stability and uniformity, crucial for the demanding requirements of upcoming high-NA and low-NA EUV lithography systems. This advanced material is designed to ad...
Nathan Ali, 04 Oct 2024 11:46
LG's EV battery fire prevention material scales for roll-to-roll production (Image source: LG Chem)

LG stops EV battery fires with new thermal runaway prevention material that can be produced en masse

Scenes like those of the Tesla Model X that caught on fire while sitting in a garage during Hurricane Helene could become a thing of the past with LG's new battery cell material that can be quickly scaled for mass production.
Daniel Zlatev, 03 Oct 2024 18:46
YouTuber and engineer James Bruton has built a rideable AT-AT from Star Wars using mainly 3D-printed components. (Image source: YouTube / James Bruton)

YouTuber 3D-prints a Star Wars AT-AT sturdy enough to ride

YouTuber and engineer James Bruton has managed to build an AT-AT that is large and stable enough for a human to ride on. He mainly used 3D-printed components for this. Bruton documented the construction process and published it on...
Marius Müller, 02 Oct 2024 17:41
Samsung unveils breakthrough solid-state battery for wearables (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's solid-state batteries: A new era for wearable tech with 200 Wh/L energy density

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is set to revolutionize the wearable tech industry with its innovative solid-state batteries, boasting an impressive energy density of 200 watt-hours per liter. These batteries are not only flexible in de...
Nathan Ali, 01 Oct 2024 14:41
The new PAT-based tech can be used to capture quick, blur-free images of blood vessels for timely diagnosis. (Image source: Neuroscience News)

New revolutionary disease-detecting portable scanner works up to 1,000 times faster than before

UCL researchers have developed a hand-held photoacoustic scanner that generates 3D images in seconds. Tested on UCLH patients, it offers real-time imaging of blood vessels, stepping up diagnosis times for critical conditions like ...
Anubhav Sharma, 01 Oct 2024 13:19
Researchers claim that this will be a huge step-up for the possibilities of flexible electronic systems. (Image source: Pragmatic)

Bendable non-silicon RISC-V microprocessor with under-a-dollar manufacturing cost could be a game-changer for smart sensors and wearables

The newly developed Flex-RV microprocessor, made with flexible IGZO TFTs and based on RISC-V architecture, operates at 60 kHz with under 6 mW power consumption. Its bendability and low-cost design make it ideal for wearables, heal...
Anubhav Sharma, 30 Sep 2024 17:42
The SARC coating cools buildings without the need for electricity and automatically adjusts to the intensity of sunlight. (Image source: DallE 3 / AI)

Innovative SARC coating cools buildings without electricity, combining sustainability and adaptivity

Chinese researchers have developed a new cooling coating for buildings that operates without electricity, is environmentally friendly, and automatically adjusts its cooling capacity based on sunlight intensity. In a practical test...
Marius Müller, 30 Sep 2024 15:42
The giant carbon-dioxide bubble that can store renewable energy for at least 10 hours. (Image source: Energy Dome)

Giant 'Energy Dome' carbon-dioxide bubble in the US could power 18,000 homes for 10 hours

The first-of-its-kind Columbia Energy Storage Project in Wisconsin, by Energy Dome, uses CO2 for energy storage that could last up to 24 hours. Supported by $7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, the project is targeted to...
Anubhav Sharma, 29 Sep 2024 11:55
Smart, multifunctional window generates electricity from raindrops to power electrical devices (Image source: Dall-e / AI)

Smart window generates electricity from raindrops - without solar cells

Unlike solar cells, which generate energy from sunlight, a new smart window can not only generate large amounts of electricity from raindrops. It also offers amazing energy-saving advantages that can be of great benefit in times o...
Nicole Dominikowski, 28 Sep 2024 19:48
AI analyses have increased the number of known Nasca lines from 430 to 733 glyphs in just 6 months. (Image source: monikawl999 / Pixabay)

AI almost doubles the number of known Nasca lines in just 6 months

The Nasca Lines are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and were created by the Nasca culture between 200 BC and 650 AD. Though difficult for the human eye to detect, AI analyses managed to uncover nearly as many glyphs in just six month...
Marius Müller, 28 Sep 2024 17:08
The mirror field serves to concentrate solar radiation onto the solar receiver to enable a thermochemical process (Image source: Fraunhofer)

Fuel from sunlight: First industrial solar-to-fuel plant could transform transport

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute are turning CO₂ and sunlight into synthetic fuels. Using an innovative process in a solar tower, water and CO₂ are turned into sustainable fuel that can be used, for example, in cars and airc...
Nicole Dominikowski, 27 Sep 2024 13:51
Hailong Chen and Zhantao Liu present a new, low-cost cathode for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries. (Image source: Jerry Grillo / Nature Sustainability / Georgia Institute of Technology)

New iron-based cathode could slash EV battery costs by 40%, with commercial viability expected in less than five years

Researchers at Georgia Tech, led by Hailong Chen, have developed a new iron chloride (FeCl3) cathode material that could cut lithium-ion battery costs by up to 40%, with commercial availability expected within five years.
Anubhav Sharma, 24 Sep 2024 09:12
Researchers store the human genome on revolutionary 5D memory crystal (Image source: Peter Kazansky, The Register)

5D memory crystal: Breakthrough in genomic data storage with unmatched durability

Researchers at the University of Southampton have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by laser-etching the entire human genome onto a revolutionary 5D memory crystal. Capable of storing 360 terabytes of data, this silica glass mar...
Nathan Ali, 23 Sep 2024 20:01
Genmab employees at work (Image source: Genmab)

Biotech company Genmab launches ChatGPT Enterprise-powered "AI Everywhere" initiative

In its quest to tackle an impressive amount of scientific data, Genmab has provided ChatGPT Enterprise access to about 1,000 employees less than a year ago. Now, the "AI Everywhere" initiative comes to provide the power of OpenAI'...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 20:18
Ig Nobel awarded to Japanese researchers demonstrating back end ventillation of animals works. (Image source: Mammalian enteral ventilation ameliorates respiratory failure by R. Okabe et al.)

Ig Nobel awarded to Japanese researchers demonstrating back end ventillation of animals with oxygen works to maintain blood oxygenation

The Ig Nobel was awarded to Japanese researchers demonstrating back end ventillation of animals with oxygen works to maintain blood oxygenation. Although seemingly unusual, other researchers demonstrated decades ago that mice coul...
David Chien, 14 Sep 2024 03:44
Strength comparable to aluminum opens up completely new possibilities. (Image source: Chalmers University of Technology/Henrik Sandsjö)

Carbon fiber battery could increase the range of EVs by 70 percent

Wafer-thin smartphones, ultra-light drones and highly efficient electric cars can be built with the new battery, which has a very important advantage over other batteries.
Mario Petzold, 12 Sep 2024 16:08
First small modular nuclear reactor certified for use in the US (Image source: NuScale Power)

Nuclear trio-powered data center now being developed by Oracle

During the company's last earnings call, Oracle co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison unveiled that the company has already received the building permit for no less than three next-gen small modular nuclear reactors. With an expec...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2024 14:09
Apple's new health features. (Image source: Apple)

Breathing Disturbances and Hearing Protection debut as latest Apple health measurements

Apple has announced that it can now help detect the conditions of sleep apnea and hearing loss in its users in conjunction with the launch of its latest wearables. They will be able to track and generate reports on the former over...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2024 22:18
Nvidia Hopper H100 GPU (Image source: Nvidia)

Elon Musk's xAI brings the Colossus 100k H100 training cluster online

At the end of a 122-day effort, xAI's development team has managed to bring the most powerful AI training system in the world to date online. For now, it has 100k H100 GPUs, but Musk claims that the number will double in a few mon...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2024 16:49
The cyborg insects for this study were the Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Here's a representation with a wireless stimulation backpack on its back. (Image source: Beijing Institute of Technology Press)

Remote-controlled 'cyborg' cockroaches are paving the way for future biohybrid tech

A novel control system for cyborg insects uses charge-balanced biphasic electrical stimulation to enhance precision and reduce tissue damage. The system, tested on Madagascar hissing cockroaches, achieved a 96.25% success rate in ...
Anubhav Sharma, 03 Sep 2024 20:21
The variable-stiffness-morphing-wheel as it traverses a rock. (Image source: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials)

Shape-shifting wheels inspired by liquid surface tension could revolutionize all-terrain navigation

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind adaptive wheel inspired by liquid surface tension - capable of adjusting its stiffness in real-time. This technology holds huge potential in improving mobility on various terrains by ...
Anubhav Sharma, 03 Sep 2024 08:39
A security vulnerability in the FlyCASS system would have allowed unauthorized persons to access the cockpit of an aircraft. (Image source: Pixabay / JESHOOTS-com)

Serious security gap uncovered at airports

As uncovered by security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry, there was a vulnerability in the FlyCASS management system that allowed unauthorized persons to bypass security checks and even get into the cockpit of an aircraft.
Marius Müller, 02 Sep 2024 18:31
Scientists previously theorized the global electric field should begin at around 150 miles (250 kilometers) altitude. (Image source: NASA/Conceptual Image Lab/Wes Buchanan/Krystofer Kim)

60 years in the making: NASA confirms hypothesis on Earth's global electric field

NASA's recent rocket launch confirmed the existence of a global electric field around Earth, a key factor in space weather and atmospheric dynamics. This field, driven by the interaction between solar wind and Earth's magnetospher...
Anubhav Sharma, 31 Aug 2024 12:32
It turns out, AI might not be the solution to every problem. (Image source: Igor Omilaev on Unsplash)

AI project failure rates top 80% — study cites poor problem recognition and a focus on latest tech trends among major problems

A new study has found that AI projects have an astonishing 80% failure rate. The researchers dug into the data and distilled the reasons for the astronomical failure rates down to five major reasons, including an overwhelming focu...
Julian van der Merwe, 30 Aug 2024 01:38
Honor introduces Magic V3 smartphone to global customers as world's first phone with AI Defocus technology to help prevent nearsightedness. (Image source: Honor)

Honor introduces Magic V3 smartphone to global customers as world's first phone with AI Defocus technology to help prevent nearsightedness

Honor will introduce the Magic V3 smartphone to global customers at an upcoming IFA 2024 event as the world's first phone with AI Defocus technology to help prevent nearsightedness. Myopia is a growing health problem that affects ...
David Chien, 29 Aug 2024 07:17
Neuralink's second participant showcases impressive BCI capabilities (Image source: Neuralink)

Neuralink participant with spinal cord injury plays Counter-Strike 2 using brain-computer interface

Neuralink's brain-computer interface technology is transforming people's lives with mobility challenges. Their latest participant, Alex, a quadriplegic automotive technician, has already demonstrated unprecedented control and adap...
Nathan Ali, 27 Aug 2024 16:29
More cables alone do not ensure stability. (Image source: pixabay/michaltrnka360)

Creating more resilient power grids requires just 2 simple tricks

Heat, drought and heavy rain cause problems for the infrastructure. However, even simple measures can help to significantly reduce the likelihood of power outages. And renewable energies are both the problem and the solution.
Mario Petzold, 27 Aug 2024 14:58
MIT engineers unveil tiny battery to power autonomous micro-robots (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Tiny, mighty battery unlocks new frontiers for autonomous micro-robots

MIT engineers have developed an ultra-tiny, self-powered battery that could revolutionize the field of miniature robots. This zinc-air battery, just the size of a human hair, generates power by oxidizing zinc using oxygen from the...
Nathan Ali, 26 Aug 2024 16:45
A fraction of the laser light leads to the same result thanks to completely new illumination methods. (Image source: OIST)

Ten times better: Revolutionary new chip production technique could save energy and money

Extreme ultraviolet light enables the production of 7 nm chips and even smaller circuits. However, the power requirements are enormous, and the high-performance technology is expensive. At least until now.
Mario Petzold, 26 Aug 2024 15:26
Peking University pioneers carbon nanotube tensor processing unit for energy-efficient AI (Image source: Stan Hutter, Unsplash)

Researchers at Peking University develop world's first carbon nanotube-based tensor processing unit

Researchers at Peking University have developed the world's first tensor processing unit (TPU) using carbon nanotube transistors, a remarkable achievement in the quest for energy-saving AI hardware. This innovative TPU, boasts hig...
Nathan Ali, 26 Aug 2024 13:41
Superconductors have applications in particle accelerators, transformers, computing, and medical imaging. (Image source: Dall-E 3)

Higher-temperature superconductors inch closer to reality, thanks to new unconventional interface

A new interface between a superconductor and a chiral material has been engineered by researchers, aiming to achieve higher-temperature superconductivity. The enhanced Zeeman field at the interface and the resulting spin-active el...
Anubhav Sharma, 25 Aug 2024 14:19
Sandia Labs develops compact quantum navigation chips (Image source: Aryo Yarahmadi, Unsplash)

Sandia Labs shrinks quantum navigation to chip size; GPS-free positioning breakthrough

Sandia National Labs unveils groundbreaking miniaturized optical chips for quantum navigation. These compact marvels promise to revolutionize positioning technology, potentially eliminating reliance on vulnerable GPS systems. The ...
Nathan Ali, 19 Aug 2024 16:40
The AI Scientist autonomous AI research concept drawing (Image source: arXiv)

Autonomous AI-powered research solution could reshape humanity's future

A new effort in the AI field has produced a system allegedly capable of carrying out autonomous scientific research. Called "The AI Scientist," this system uses LLMs. The development team claims this system is researching ways of ...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2024 23:18
In some cases, the technical principles for achieving nuclear fusion are completely different. (Image source: GCO)

Various techniques for nuclear fusion await breakthrough with radically new ideas or better concepts

It is not enough to obtain more energy than was put in. And it is also not enough to generate a stable nuclear fusion reaction. But what exactly is the status of ideas for successful nuclear fusion?
Mario Petzold, 15 Aug 2024 19:39

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