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June 25, 2025
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June 20, 2025 — Researchers in South Korea have developed a powerful and affordable new material for producing hydrogen, a clean energy source key to fighting climate change. By fine-tuning boron-doping and phosphorus levels in cobalt phosphide nanosheets, the team ...
June 18, 2025 — As electric vehicles grow more popular, their warning sounds may not be doing enough to protect pedestrians. A Swedish study shows that these signals are hard to locate, especially when multiple ...
June 11, 2025 — California s solar energy boom is often hailed as a green success story but a new study reveals a murkier reality beneath the sunlit panels. Researchers uncover seven distinct forms of corruption ...
June 2, 2025 — Despite advances in machine vision, processing visual data requires substantial computing resources and energy, limiting deployment in edge devices. Now, researchers from Japan have developed a self-powered artificial synapse that distinguishes ...
June 2, 2025 — Researchers have discovered that the mixing of small particles between two solid electrolytes can generate an effect called a 'space charge layer,' an accumulation of electric charge at the interface between the two materials. The finding could aid ...
June 2, 2025 — New research shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado's grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and -- particularly during dry years -- increase plant growth by about 20% or more compared to open ...
May 30, 2025 — Researchers have demonstrated a new technique that uses lasers to create ceramics that can withstand ultra-high temperatures, with applications ranging from nuclear power technologies to spacecraft ...
May 29, 2025 — As the world shifts toward sustainable energy sources, 'green hydrogen' - hydrogen produced without emitting carbon - has emerged as a leading candidate for clean power. Scientists have now developed ...
May 29, 2025 — Researchers present new experimental and theoretical results for the bound electron g-factor in lithium-like tin which has a much higher nuclear charge than any previous measurement. The experimental accuracy reached a level of 0.5 parts per ...
May 28, 2025 — Researchers have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by enabling ...
May 28, 2025 — Engineers have developed a real-life Transformer that has the 'brains' to morph in midair, allowing the drone-like robot to smoothly roll away and begin its ground operations without pause. The increased agility and robustness of such robots could ...
May 27, 2025 — Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the device could be lightweight enough to enable the electrification of ...
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June 23, 2025 — Researchers in Sweden have developed a powerful new material that dramatically boosts the ability to create hydrogen fuel from water using sunlight, making the process eight times more effective than ...
May 24, 2025 — Researchers have observed hydrogen and deuterium molecules in tiny spaces called picocavities using advanced spectroscopy. This study reveals unique differences between the molecules due to quantum ...
May 22, 2025 — Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in solid-state cooling technology, doubling the efficiency of today's commercial systems. Driven by the Lab's patented nano-engineered thin-film ...
May 22, 2025 — If you've ever sat waiting at the doctor's office to give a blood sample, you might have wished there was a way to find the same information without needles. But for all the medical breakthroughs of ...
May 22, 2025 — More than 400 underwater sites in the United States are potentially contaminated with unexploded ordnance -- weapons that did not explode upon ...
May 22, 2025 — Neuroscientists and materials scientists have created contact lenses that enable infrared vision in both humans and mice by converting infrared light ...
May 21, 2025 — A metamaterial is a composite material that exhibits unique properties due to its structure, and now researchers have used one featuring a small sawtooth pattern on its surface to move and position ...
May 21, 2025 — Humans no longer have exclusive control over training social robots to interact effectively, thanks to a new study. The study introduces a new simulation method that lets researchers test their ...
May 21, 2025 — Large shifts in UV radiation at Lake Tahoe are associated with wet and dry climate extremes, finds a new ...
May 20, 2025 — Photovoltaic systems are increasingly being installed not only on roofs but also on open land. This does not always meet with citizens' approval. What is known as agrivoltaics (Agri-PV), however, is ...
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May 19, 2025 — The average energy project costs 40% more than expected for construction and takes almost two years longer than planned, finds a new global study. One key insight: The investment risk is highest for ...
May 19, 2025 — Researchers have developed a novel framework named WildFusion that fuses vision, vibration and touch to enable robots to 'sense' and navigate complex outdoor environments much like humans ...
May 19, 2025 — Underwater or aerial vehicles with dimples like golf balls could be more efficient and maneuverable, a new prototype has ...
May 16, 2025 — New research details how infrared thermography, high-definition imaging and neural network analysis can combine to make concrete bridge inspections more efficient. Researchers are hopeful that their ...
May 15, 2025 — Charge transfer, or the movement of electrons, can occur either within a molecule or between two molecules. Combining the two types of charge transfer is challenging. Now, scientists have developed a ...
May 15, 2025 — A breakthrough study has revealed why emerging electric aircraft engine technology sounds so annoying -- and how to fix ...
May 14, 2025 — Scientists inspired by the octopus's nervous system have developed a robot that can decide how to move or grip objects by sensing its ...
May 14, 2025 — Researchers have developed a digital laboratory (dLab) system that fully automates the material synthesis and structural, physical property evaluation of thin-film samples. With dLab, the team can ...
May 13, 2025 — Engineers built E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. E-BAR acts as a set of robotic handlebars that follows ...
May 13, 2025 — Researchers have detailed the geological ingredients required to find clean sources of natural hydrogen beneath our feet. The work details the requirements for natural hydrogen, produced by the Earth ...
May 13, 2025 — A robotic hand can pick up 24 different objects with human-like movements that emerge spontaneously, thanks to compliant materials and structures rather than ...
May 12, 2025 — Engineers have taught a simple submarine robot to take advantage of turbulent forces to propel itself through ...
May 12, 2025 — How might floating solar energy projects impact wild birds and vice versa? A paper outlines key considerations for a growing floating solar ...
May 9, 2025 — Researchers have developed an innovative photodetector capable of detecting a broad range of mid-infrared ...
May 9, 2025 — Researchers have developed two unique energy-efficient and cost-effective systems that use urea found in urine and wastewater to generate hydrogen. The unique systems reveal new pathways to ...
May 8, 2025 — Engineers developed a ping-pong-playing robot that quickly estimates the speed and trajectory of an incoming ball and precisely hits it to a desired location on the ...
May 8, 2025 — A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarkable ...
May 8, 2025 — An edible robot leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a safe -- and nutritious -- alternative to environmental monitoring ...
May 7, 2025 — A research team develops disinfection robot combining physical wiping and UV-C ...
May 7, 2025 — Engineers have invented a sponge-like device that captures water from thin air and then releases it in a cup using the sun's energy, even in low humidity where other technologies such as fog ...
Monday, May 19, 2025
- Investment Risk for Energy Infrastructure Construction Is Highest for Nuclear Power Plants, Lowest for Solar
- Empowering Robots With Human-Like Perception to Navigate Unwieldy Terrain
- Nimble Dimples: Agile Underwater Vehicles Inspired by Golf Balls
Friday, May 16, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- A Novel Hybrid Charge Transfer Crystal With Reversible Color-Changing Property
- Research Reveals Why Next-Generation Engine Noise Grinds Our Gears
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Handy Octopus Robot Can Adapt to Its Surroundings
- Digital Lab for Data And Robot-Driven Materials Science
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Eldercare Robot Helps People Sit and Stand, and Catches Them If They Fall
- Scientists Define the Ingredients for Finding Natural Clean Hydrogen
- Robotic Hand Moves Objects With Human-Like Grasp
Monday, May 12, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
- Scientists Innovate Mid-Infrared Photodetectors for Exoplanet Detection, Expanding Applications to Environmental and Medical Fields
- Urine, Not Water for Efficient Production of Green Hydrogen
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Ping Pong Bot Returns Shots With High-Speed Precision
- Robotic Dog Mimics Mammals for Superior Mobility on Land and in Water
- Eco-Friendly Aquatic Robot Is Made from Fish Food
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Transforming Hospital Sanitation: Autonomous Robots for Wiping and UV-C Disinfection
- Smart Spongy Device Captures Water from Thin Air
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Gender Characteristics of Service Robots Can Influence Customer Decisions
- Do Manta Rays Benefit from Collective Motion?
Monday, May 5, 2025
Friday, May 2, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Stronger and Safer: New Design Strategy for Aluminium Combines Strength With Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance
- New Method to Produce an Extremely Heavy Hydrogen Isotope
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
- High-Wire Act: Soft Robot Can Carry Cargo Up and Down Steep Aerial Wires
- Geoengineering Technique Could Cool Planet Using Existing Aircraft
- Breakthrough Extends Fuel Cell Lifespan Beyond 200,000 Hours, Paving the Way for Clean Long-Haul Trucking
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Robot See, Robot Do: System Learns After Watching How-to Videos
- In US, Saving Money Is Top Reason to Embrace Solar Power
Monday, April 21, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- RoboBee Comes in for a Landing
- Farm Robot Autonomously Navigates, Harvests Among Raised Beds
- Holiday Flights Could Carry Fewer Passengers as World Warms
- Novel Machine Learning Model Can Predict Material Failure Before It Happens
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025
- Maximal Entanglement Sheds New Light on Particle Creation
- Researchers Watch a Live Catalytic Event in Real Time
- Engineered Bacteria Emit Signals That Can Be Spotted from a Distance
- Government Urged to Tackle Inequality in 'low-Carbon Tech' Like Solar Panels and Electric Cars
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Potable Water Happy Byproduct of Low-Cost Green Hydrogen Technology
- A New Robotic Gripper Made of Measuring Tape Is Sizing Up Fruit and Veggie Picking
- Hopping Gives This Tiny Robot a Leg Up
- 3D-Printed Open-Source Robot Offers Accessible Solution for Materials Synthesis
- Scientists Discover How Stellar-Mass Black Holes Emit Powerful Plasma Jets
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Strain 'trick' Improves Perovskite Solar Cells' Efficiency
- Carbon Capture Could Become Practical With Scalable, Affordable Materials
- Solar Cells Made of Moon Dust Could Power Future Space Exploration
- Runaway Battery Improves Safety
- An Answer to Green Energy in Hydrogen-Generating Marine Microbes
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Speed Cameras Take Six Months to Change Driver Behavior, Effects Vary by Neighborhood
- Researchers Explore Using Soil for Heat Storage
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Study Documents Impacts of Large-Scale Entry of Rooftop Solar Panels on Competition
- E-Scooter Crashes Mainly Caused by Reckless Driving
- These Electronics-Free Robots Can Walk Right Off the 3D-Printer
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Plant Patch Can Detect Stress Signals in Real Time
- Nanocellulose Treated With Red Onion Dye Provides Effective UV Protection for Solar Cells
- Squirrel-Inspired Leaping Robot Can Stick a Landing on a Branch
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Coffee-Making Robot Breaks New Ground for AI Machines
- Lords of the Molecular Rings: An Innovative Shortcut to High-Performance Organic Materials
- Rapid Response to Address Critical Aging Aircraft Issue
Monday, March 17, 2025
- Structure of Supercritical Water Decoded
- Artificial Muscle Flexes in Multiple Directions, Offering a Path to Soft, Wiggly Robots
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Scientists Develop Solar-Powered Method to Convert Sewage Sludge Into Green Hydrogen and Animal Feed
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Self-Optimizing Catalysts Facilitate Water-Splitting for the Green Production of Hydrogen
- 'Fishial' Recognition: Neural Network Identifies Coral Reef Sounds
Friday, March 7, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- My Compliments to the Chef: Researcher Studies Robots in the Kitchen
- Aluminum: A New Hero of Hydrogen Production
- A Sustainable Iron Catalyst for Water Oxidation in Renewable Energy
- Footprints of Deep-Sea Mining
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Study Shines Headlights on Consumer Driverless Vehicle Safety Deficiencies
- Breakthrough in Clean Energy: Palladium Nanosheets Pave Way for Affordable Hydrogen
Friday, February 28, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Self-Driving Cars Learn to Share Road Knowledge Through Digital Word-of-Mouth
- Leading the Charge to Better Batteries
- Scientists Crack the Code to Longer-Lasting Perovskite Solar Technology
- Cracking the Code on Solid-State Batteries
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Student Refines 100-Year-Old Math Problem, Expanding Wind Energy Possibilities
- A Springtail-Like Jumping Robot
- Morphing Robot Turns Challenging Terrain to Its Advantage
- Environmental Impact of Unexploded Ordnance in the Baltic Sea