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#A new transparent window insulation material significantly reduces heat transfer without obstructing views, offering potential for improved building energy efficiency worldwide. @sciencemagazine
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Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have designed a new material for insulating windows that could improve the energy efficiency of buildings worldwide—and it works a bit like a high-t...
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#Up to 5% of AI benchmarks may contain serious flaws, potentially distorting model rankings and resource allocation. Enhanced scrutiny is critical for reliable AI evaluation and progress. @arxiv
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After reviewing thousands of benchmarks used in AI development, a Stanford team found that 5% could have serious flaws with far-reaching ramifications.
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#Single-walled carbon nanotubes can replace #IndiumTinOxide in perovskite #SolarCells, enabling flexible, durable, and efficient panels while reducing manufacturing costs and environmental impact. @uniofsurrey @Joule_CP
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Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by replacing the indium tin oxide (ITO) in the device, according to research led...
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#Widespread adoption of residential #SolarPanels can increase electricity rates for remaining utility customers, raising equity concerns and prompting calls for grid access fees to address fixed cost recovery. @PNASNexus
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A modeling study shows how, under some conditions, increasing numbers of households with rooftop solar panels can lead to higher rates for those without their own solar system. When utility customers...
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#Hybrid robots inspired by tumbleweed aerodynamics combine #Wind-driven mobility with quadcopter control, enabling energy-efficient exploration across challenging terrains and autonomous data collection. @NatureComms
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A new study published in Nature Communications details a hybrid robot that combines the wind-driven mobility of tumbleweeds with active quadcopter control, offering a new paradigm for energy-effici...
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#An AI-powered #RoboticDog equipped with a memory-driven navigation system uses visual input and language processing to optimize search-and-rescue operations in complex, unmapped environments. @tamu
https://t.co/8Ka5ew3hec
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Meet the robotic dog with a memory like an elephant and the instincts of a seasoned first responder.
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#A carbon-titanium composite with a honeycomb structure improves lithium-#Sulfur battery performance by enhancing conductivity, sulfur retention, and reaction efficiency, supporting future commercialization. @acsnano
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A research team led by Professor Jongsung Yu of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has successfully developed a new electrode material that can significantly enhance the...
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#The EU has opened an antitrust investigation into #Google’s use of online content for #Ai training, examining potential unfair terms for publishers and restricted access for rival AI developers.
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The EU announced Tuesday it had opened a probe to assess whether Google breached antitrust rules by using content put online by media and other publishers to train and provide AI services without...
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#A new neuromorphic #Chip architecture enables scalable, energy-efficient brain-inspired computing by synchronizing local neuron clusters instead of relying on global #Synchronization protocols. @yale @NatureComms
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Developing chips that simulate how the brain works has great promise for AI, robotics, and other fields. But making them so that they're scalable while providing repeatable results has proven tricky....
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#Indigo, the dye used in denim, enables solid-state batteries to store more energy, operate reliably in cold conditions, and supports safer, greener energy storage for #ElectricVehicles. @Concordia @NatureComms
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Sustainability is often described in shades of green, but the future of clean energy may also carry a hint of deep blue. Electric vehicles and energy storage systems could soon draw power from a...
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#Ultra-thin nanomesh electrodes enable high-resolution, breathable #ElectronicSkin, maintaining conductivity and durability under extreme deformation and physiological conditions for advanced wearable devices. https://t.co/xYM3vojdqS
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Researchers have successfully developed a high-resolution electronic skin (e-skin) device on a breathable (nanomesh) substrate using transfer technology employed in semiconductor manufacturing.
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#A speech-to-reality system integrates #NaturalLanguageProcessing, #GenerativeAi, and robotics to assemble custom physical objects from spoken prompts in minutes, streamlining rapid fabrication. @MIT
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Generative AI and robotics are moving us ever closer to the day when we can ask for an object and have it created within a few minutes. In fact, MIT researchers have developed a speech-to-reality...
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#A new chip uses engineered metamaterials to precisely control #AcousticWaves, enabling the manipulation of fluids and particles for potential applications in medicine and microfabrication. @NatureComms
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Acoustic waves are best known as the invisible delivery agents bringing voices, car horns, or our favorite song to our ears. But the waves can also move physical objects, like an item vibrating atop...
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#A new analytical framework highlights that hurricane risk and organizational inefficiency are the largest uncertainties in #PuertoRico’s energy transition, reshaping how planners assess long-term costs. @uva @NatureComms
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A new article published in Nature Communications offers insight into how government planners can better account for the many uncertainties that accompany the transition from fossil-fuel power systems...
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#A new #WearableDevice can offload up to 90% of body #Armor weight from the shoulders and back, significantly improving comfort, mobility, and reducing injury risk for users in demanding environments. @VanderbiltU
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Vanderbilt researchers have developed a lightweight wearable device that shifts body armor weight off the shoulders and back of soldiers, helping reduce pain and injury risk.
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#Despite AI's rapid progress in mathematics, #Calculators remain unmatched in reliability and affordability, sustaining strong demand in regions with limited smartphone access.
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The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate.
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#Iron-on electronic patches using #LiquidMetal and heat-activated adhesive enable durable, stretchable #Circuits to be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of fabrics for wearable technology. @ACS_AMI
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Iron-on patches can repair clothing or add personal flair to backpacks and hats. And now they could power wearable tech, too. Researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have combined...
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#A lightweight, eco-friendly composite inspired by egg whites enables up to 2.6 times higher #ThermalConductivity, offering faster cooling for advanced electronics and electric vehicle batteries. @advscinews
https://t.co/GOvtsmOIyQ
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A research team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a high-performance heat-dissipating composite material that achieves both eco-friendliness and low-cost processing.
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#A new manufacturing process enables protonic ceramic electrochemical cells to be produced at 980°C, over 500°C lower than before, boosting efficiency and stability for next-generation energy solutions. @advmater
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As power demand surges in the AI era, the protonic ceramic electrochemical cell (PCEC), which can simultaneously produce electricity and hydrogen, is gaining attention as a next-generation energy...
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#A fish-inspired filter removes over 99% of microplastics from #WashingMachine wastewater, offering a promising solution to reduce plastic pollution from household laundry. https://t.co/8Arpx5dHOY
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Wastewater from washing machines is considered a major source of microplastics—tiny plastic particles that are suspected of harming human and animal health. Researchers at the University of Bonn have...
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