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Shape memory polymers with nanotips help solve micro-LED chip transfer problem

A research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), has developed a novel dry adhesive technology that allows everything from microscale electronic components to common household materials to be easily attached and detached.

30/06/2025 22:48

Flexible e-textile uses 3D-printed sensors to monitor and optimize combat training routines

Traditional military training often relies on standardized methods, which has limited the provision of optimized training tailored to individual combatants' characteristics or specific combat situations. To address this, a research team has developed an e-textile platform, securing core technology that can reflect the unique traits of individual combatants and various combat scenarios. This technology has proven robust enough for battlefield use and is economical enough for widespread distribution to a large number of troops.

30/06/2025 19:29

Dual-light 3D printing technique enables seamless blending of flexible and rigid materials

Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, such as the rigid structure of bone surrounded by pliable cartilage, all with elegant and precise geometric properties, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a fast, precise new 3D printing method that seamlessly merges soft and hard properties into a single object using different colors of light.

30/06/2025 12:00

Machine learning methods are best suited to catch liars, according to science of deception detection

Scientists have revealed that Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), a type of deep learning algorithm, demonstrate superior performance compared to conventional non-machine learning approaches when used to detect lies and deception.

26/06/2025 13:47

Researchers launch open-source robotic exoskeleton to help people walk

Imagine a future in which people with disabilities can walk on their own, thanks to robotic legs. A new project from Northern Arizona University is accelerating that future with an open-source robotic exoskeleton.

25/06/2025 21:00

Self-healing electronic material uses graphene and polymer blend to mimic skin

Researchers at DTU have developed a new kind of electronic material that behaves almost exactly like human skin. The substance could be useful in soft robotics, medicine, and health care.

25/06/2025 11:47

Young Mozambican inventor bringing the blind smart 'vision'

When Armando Ernesto Chau straps on the futuristic smart glasses that a young Mozambican robotics student is developing in the family dining room, he has a vision of a life less confined to his modest home.

25/06/2025 11:40

France's Versailles unveils AI-powered talking statues

Visitors to France's famed Palace of Versailles can now strike up a conversation with talking statues instead of listening to a traditional audio guide, as part of a new collaboration with artificial intelligence companies, the palace has said.

24/06/2025 20:40

Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership

Waymo's robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta on Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber that began earlier this year in Austin.

24/06/2025 20:20

Modified perovskite solar cells harvest energy from indoor fluorescent lighting

When you think of solar panels, you usually picture giant cells mounted to face the sun. But what if "solar" cells could be charged using fluorescent lights?

24/06/2025 18:00

Your smartwatch might know you're sick before you do—and it might help stop pandemics

Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health.

24/06/2025 10:57

Owls' silent flight inspires new noise reduction technology

If you've seen an owl fly, you probably didn't hear a thing. That's because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise.

23/06/2025 22:28

Three-mode smart window cut indoor temperature by 27°C and eliminate urban glare

In the building sector, which accounts for approximately 40% of global energy consumption, heat ingress through windows has been identified as a primary cause of wasted heating and cooling energy.

20/06/2025 16:48

Photosynthetic living material uses bacteria to capture CO₂ in two different ways

Researchers are developing a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Photosynthetic cyanobacteria grow inside it, forming biomass and solid minerals and thus binding CO2 in two different manners.

19/06/2025 20:32

Customizable soft robot modules allow for new haptic interactions

EPFL researchers have developed a customizable soft robotic system that uses compressed air to produce shape changes, vibrations, and other haptic, or tactile, feedback in a variety of configurations. The device holds significant promise for applications in virtual reality, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.

19/06/2025 15:51

Waymo looks to test its self-driving cars in New York

Google-owned Waymo on Wednesday said it has applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City, a first for the Big Apple.

19/06/2025 11:47

Humanoid robot achieves controlled flight using jet engines and AI-powered systems

The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has reached a milestone in humanoid robotics by demonstrating the first flight of iRonCub3, the world's first jet-powered flying humanoid robot specifically designed to operate in real-world environments.

18/06/2025 22:52

Amazon hopes to deliver 10,000 robotaxis annually with new factory, challenging Waymo

Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is also vying to join the autonomous race.

18/06/2025 20:30

Perovskite-based image sensors promise higher sensitivity and resolution than silicon

Image sensors are built into every smartphone and every digital camera. They distinguish colors in a similar way to the human eye. In our retinas, individual cone cells recognize red, green and blue (RGB). In image sensors, individual pixels absorb the corresponding wavelengths and convert them into electrical signals.

18/06/2025 18:00

Tiny gallium nitride transistors boost chip speed and efficiency in new 3D design

The advanced semiconductor material gallium nitride will likely be key for the next generation of high-speed communication systems and the power electronics needed for state-of-the-art data centers.

18/06/2025 16:15

Superconducting circuit could one day replace semiconductor components in quantum computing systems

In 2023, about 4.4% (176 terawatt-hours) of total energy consumption in the United States was by data centers that are essential for processing large quantities of information. Of that 176 TWh, approximately 100 TWh (57%) was used by CPU and GPU equipment. Energy requirements have escalated substantially in the past decade and will only continue to grow, making the development of energy-efficient computing crucial.

17/06/2025 19:49

Researchers simulate earthquakes to stress test a 3D-printed concrete house

Scientists at the University of Bristol have used the UK's largest shaking table to mimic conditions of a medium-magnitude earthquake to assess the potential damage to a 3D-printed building.

16/06/2025 16:34

AI technology reconstructs 3D hand-object interactions from video, even when elements are obscured

Researchers at UNIST have developed an AI technology capable of reconstructing three-dimensional (3D) representations of unfamiliar objects manipulated with both hands, as well as simulated surgical scenes involving intertwined hands and medical instruments. This advancement enables highly accurate augmented reality (AR) visualizations, further enhancing real-time interaction capabilities.

13/06/2025 10:44

Kirigami-inspired design enables uniform 200% stretch in multi-pixel display arrays

A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has successfully developed the world's first technology that enables uniform and even stretching across multiple pixels in a stretchable display. This breakthrough overcomes a critical challenge in the field and has been selected as a Back Cover article in the journal Advanced Functional Materials. The team was led by Professor Su Seok Choi from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Ph.D. candidate Jun Hyuk Shin.

12/06/2025 22:40

A foundation for physical AI: Battery-free RFID sensing system offers real-time, reliable data

What if the same RFID "smart barcode" tags used to track packages and retail inventory could also detect changes in the real world—like temperature, pressure or weight—without batteries or added hardware?

12/06/2025 21:09

The transatlantic race to create the television

Number 1519 Connecticut Avenue lies just north of Dupont Circle, just over a 20-minute walk from the White House in Washington DC. In 1921, the inventor Charles Francis Jenkins set up his laboratory and offices there, upstairs from a car dealership.

12/06/2025 20:49

Innovative detection method makes AI smarter by cleaning up bad data before it learns

In the world of machine learning and artificial intelligence, clean data is everything. Even a small number of mislabeled examples known as label noise can derail the performance of a model, especially those like support vector machines (SVMs) that rely on a few key data points to make decisions.

12/06/2025 20:24

Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI-generated 'mask'

Art restoration takes steady hands and a discerning eye. For centuries, conservators have restored paintings by identifying areas needing repair, then mixing an exact shade to fill in one area at a time. Often, a painting can have thousands of tiny regions requiring individual attention. Restoring a single painting can take anywhere from a few weeks to over a decade.

11/06/2025 18:00

World's first non-silicon 2D computer developed

Silicon is king in the semiconductor technology that underpins smartphones, computers, electric vehicles and more, but its crown may be slipping, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State.

11/06/2025 18:00

Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water

Today, 2.2 billion people in the world lack access to safe drinking water. In the United States, more than 46 million people experience water insecurity, living with either no running water or water that is unsafe to drink. The increasing need for drinking water is stretching traditional resources such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

11/06/2025 12:00