A Solid-state Thermal Transistor has been Demonstrated
A solid-state thermal transistor is a device that can control the flow of heat through a material in a way that is similar to how…
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Ultra-compact X-ray Lasers With ice-cold Electron Streams
The University of Strathclyde’s simulation of ice-cold electron beams may help shrink X-ray free-electron lasers (X-FELs) to a tiny fraction of their present dimensions. X-FELs,…
Research Provides Information on Adjusting the Thermal Characteristics of Ferroelectric Materials Using Electric Fields
The thermal characteristics of ferroelectric materials may be changed by applying electric fields, which enables engineers to control the movement of heat through the materials,…
How to Raise Your Snap Score and What It Is
One of the most widely used social media sites, Snapchat has millions of everyday users. While many of us are acquainted with the app’s entertaining…
Zoom Shares Increase as Fourth-Quarter Results Surpass Expectations
As the video chat startup announced fiscal fourth-quarter results that surpassed analysts’ expectations and provided upbeat earnings guidance for the year, Zoom shares increased 8%…
Swarm Intelligence
Swarm intelligence (SI) is a field of artificial intelligence that studies the collective behavior of decentralized, self-organized systems composed of many simple agents. It is…
Behavior-based Robotics
Behavior-based robotics (BBR) is a subfield of robotics that focuses on designing and building autonomous robots that can interact with their environment by exhibiting behaviors…
Firefighters’ Rates of Injury and Mortality can be Decreased by Using Flexible, Wearable Electronics Woven into Gear
Firefighters’ gear, also known as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), is specialized equipment designed to protect firefighters from hazards they may face during firefighting and rescue…
Google’s Quantum Computing Innovation Sees Mistakes Obliterated
A promising development for the future of computation was revealed by Google’s quantum computing division: a significant decrease in the error rate of quantum computers.…
A New Technique for Creating Tiny 3D Materials could Improve the Effectiveness of Fuel Cells
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have developed a cutting-edge method for fabricating microscopic 3D materials that may ultimately make fuel cells and hydrogen batteries more affordable…
Production Efficiency and Gas Sensor Capabilities are Enhanced by in-Place Fabrication
Stretchy, flexible gas sensors can detect oxygen or carbon dioxide levels in the breath or perspiration to detect health disorders or concerns when utilized as…
Gelatinous Creatures’ Swimming Styles Inspire Underwater Vehicle Design
Engineers could learn a thing or two from a gelatinous aquatic monster. A sea creature related to jellyfish called Nanomia bijuga uses jet propulsion to…
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