Category: Technology

Water droplets, when exposed to freezing conditions, tend to stick to surfaces due to stronger droplet-surface interactions, unlike at room temperature where droplets easily detach. This phenomenon poses significant challenges…

Cats have long been adored for their unique and endearing behaviors, and one such behavior that stands out is their head rubbing or bunting. When a cat presses or rubs…

As the world advances toward a more technologically sophisticated future, carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are becoming pivotal materials across several industries. CFRPs combine high strength and lightweight properties, making them…

Sign language is a powerful means of communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities around the world. While each country or region has developed its own sign language to reflect…

Engineers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a novel approach that could revolutionize the field of battery-based seawater desalination by addressing a longstanding technical challenge: fluid flow “dead…

Federal reservoirs could play a crucial role in meeting the United States’ growing need for renewable solar energy, according to a recent study published in Solar Energy. This research, conducted…

For individuals living with spinal cord injuries, the loss of the sense of touch is one of the most profound challenges they face. Not only does it impair basic motor…

In the rapidly evolving field of machine learning, Reservoir Computing (RC) has emerged as an innovative and highly efficient model for tasks that involve time-based or sequential data. It’s recognized…

Kyushu University researchers have recently unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in optical communication technology by developing an ultra-high-speed optical modulator. This novel modulator is capable of operating at more than 10…

Most materials expand when heated and contract when cooled. This behavior is known as thermal expansion and is typical for most solids. However, there are certain materials that defy this…

A team of researchers led by Professor Wan Yinhua at the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made a groundbreaking advance in the field…

Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have developed an innovative solution for treating high-salinity organic wastewaters—wastewater streams that contain elevated levels of both salts and…

Researchers from the University of Michigan have uncovered promising potential for carbon-based solar cells, also known as organic photovoltaics, in outer space. A recent study suggests that these lightweight and…

In the world of data transmission, every second counts. Terabytes of data are transmitted globally, flowing as light signals through fiber-optic cables. These cables, the lifeblood of the information age,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides over the past few years, with one of the most intriguing developments occurring in late 2023. On December 20, OpenAI introduced a new…

Roboticists at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) have unveiled an innovative advancement in robot mobility, with the development of a new class of bio-inspired feet designed to help robots navigate…

A team of chemical engineers from Deakin University, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Western Australia, the University of Sydney, and Monash University, has uncovered a promising method…

A team of researchers has developed an innovative strategy to significantly enhance the durability of lithium-rich layered oxide (LLO) material, a promising next-generation cathode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This breakthrough,…

A groundbreaking collaboration between researchers has led to the development of a high-performance, self-charging energy storage device that significantly advances the field of sustainable energy. By integrating cutting-edge materials science…

For decades, lithium-ion batteries have dominated the energy storage industry, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Their efficiency, energy density, and widespread availability…

A groundbreaking innovation in stretchable technology has emerged from a research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). The team, led by Professor Su Seok Choi of the…