Using the Form of a To-Go Cup Lid, a Drone Wing Could Quickly Learn to Detect Danger
One day, the weirdly gratifying little domes on the lid of your soda cup could prevent a winged drone from going down. These invertible dome…
Engineering
One Emerging Solar Technology Gets a Boost from New Understanding of Energy Loss
Organic solar cells (also known as organic photovoltaic cells or OPV) are a type of solar cell that use organic materials to convert sunlight into…
Hybrid-Electric Plane Design Could Help With Aviation’s Air Pollution Issues
Aircraft continuously release nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere at cruising altitude, where the chemicals can stay and create ozone and fine particles. The atmospheric pollutant…
With a Rust-Busting Invention, Recyclable Mobile Phone Batteries are One-Step Closer
Recycling mobile phone batteries is an important step in reducing electronic waste and preserving valuable resources. However, not all mobile phone batteries are created equal,…
Versatile Robo-Dog Runs at 3 Meters Per Second Through the Sandy Beach
A versatile robo-dog is a robotic dog that can perform a wide variety of tasks and functions. These robotic dogs are designed to be adaptable…
The First Step Toward Predicting the Lifespan of Electric Space Propulsion Systems is Computed by New Research
An electric space propulsion system is a type of spacecraft propulsion technology that uses electric power to accelerate a spacecraft. Unlike chemical propulsion systems that…
With the Help of Magnets, a Person-Shaped Robot can Liquefy and Escape from Prison
A person-shaped robot is a type of robot that is designed to resemble a human in its physical form, such as having a head, torso,…
Research Developments in Mechanobiology could be Propelled into the Clinical Setting by an Electromagnetic Device
An electromagnetic device, such as a magnetic tweezers or a magnetic twisting cytometry, can be used to apply precise and controlled mechanical forces to living…
Marine Energy
Marine energy refers to the energy generated from the ocean, including wave, tidal, and ocean thermal energy. Wave energy is generated by the movement of…
An Expert Technique for Printing 3D Structures Using Voxels has been Perfected
Engineering researchers are working to replicate the complex and intricate structures of biological tissues in order to create materials and devices that mimic their properties.…
A New Coating that Sheds Ice is 100 Times more Durable than others
There are a number of different ice-shedding coatings that have been developed to prevent the buildup of ice on surfaces. Some of these coatings use…
Innovative Design aids in the Development of Powerful Microbatteries
A novel design for microbatteries can improve their power and energy density, making them more suitable for use in small electronic devices such as smartphones…
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