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#Negative electricity prices can strongly motivate consumers to shift energy use to less convenient times, potentially doubling demand in some areas and posing both opportunities and grid stability challenges. @NatureEnergyJnl
https://t.co/xwzjDlUfYJ
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In some cases, and for limited periods, energy suppliers can generate more energy than is needed, which can lead to so-called negative prices. This is typically observed in wind and solar energy, for...
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#A simple PTFE (Teflon) #Coating on water electrolyzer components prevents hydrogen bubble buildup, increasing hydrogen production efficiency by approximately 40% without altering existing systems. @advscinews
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A common non-stick coating used in cookware has been shown to enhance hydrogen production efficiency in water electrolyzers by approximately 40%. The key innovation involves applying a specialized...
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#Fiber-type #ArtificialMuscles now surpass biological muscles in flexibility, #Actuation modes, and strength, offering new possibilities for robotics, biomedical devices, and adaptive smart textiles. @nature
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Biological muscles act as flexible actuators, generating force naturally and with an impressive range of motion. Unsurprisingly, scientists and engineers have been striving to build artificial...
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#The first monolithic 3D #Chip produced in a U.S. foundry demonstrates record-setting wiring density and delivers order-of-magnitude AI speed gains, signaling a new era in semiconductor innovation.
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A collaborative team has achieved the first monolithic 3D chip built in a U.S. foundry, delivering the densest 3D chip wiring and order-of-magnitude speed gains.
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##Openai introduces GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking, advancing mathematical and scientific reasoning in AI and intensifying competition with #Google in the pursuit of general intelligence.
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OpenAI released its latest artificial intelligence models on Thursday, shrugging off worries about how it will cash in on massive spending in its technology race with Google.
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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
https://t.co/UDytfzYyT3
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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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