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Pioneering Brain-Inspired Memory Devices: The Nanofluidic Memristor

Memory, the ability to store information accessibly, is crucial for both computers and human brains. However, the methods they use to process information are quite different. The human brain performs...

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Autonomous Drone Traffic: ELTE’s Revolutionary Solution

After creating the world’s first self-organizing drone flock, researchers at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary have now demonstrated the first large-scale autonomous drone traffic...

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Dubai Unveils World’s First 3D-Printed Electric Abra

In a groundbreaking initiative that marries ancient tradition with cutting-edge technology, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the world’s first electric...

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Advancing Autonomous Navigation: NC State Researchers Enhance 3D Mapping with AI

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an innovative technique that allows artificial intelligence (AI) programs to more accurately map three-dimensional (3D) spaces using...

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MingYang Smart Energy Launches World’s Largest Floating Wind Turbine Platform

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer MingYang Smart Energy has officially launched the world’s largest single-capacity floating wind turbine platform, known as Ocean X. This innovative design, featuring a...

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Transforming Solar Panel Waste into High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) have developed a groundbreaking method to recycle silicon from solar panels and repurpose it to create...

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Future Cars May Detect Drunk Drivers by Monitoring Facial Features

The computers integrated into vehicles could soon determine if a driver is intoxicated simply by analyzing their facial features, according to researchers. This technology, by continuously monitoring...

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Aston University Sets New Data Transmission Record of 402 Terabits Per Second

Researchers at Aston University, along with their international team, have set a new record by achieving a data transmission rate of 402 terabits per second using standard optical fiber. This...

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Insect-Inspired Navigation Revolutionizes Tiny Autonomous Robots

Researchers at TU Delft have drawn inspiration from the natural world to develop an innovative autonomous navigation strategy for tiny, lightweight robots. Inspired by how ants visually recognize their...

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Researchers Develop Soft, Stretchable ‘Jelly Batteries’ for Wearable Devices...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed innovative soft, stretchable “jelly batteries” with potential applications in wearable devices, soft robotics, and even brain implants for drug...

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New Hydrogel-Infused Soil Captures Water from Air, Enhances Plant Growth, and...

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have engineered a new type of soil infused with a hydrogel material that can capture water from the air and provide a controlled release of fertilizer....

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ElevenLabs Partners with Estates of Legendary Stars for AI-Powered Voice...

AI audio firm ElevenLabs has inked agreements with the estates of iconic figures such as Judy Garland, James Dean, and other legendary stars to use their voices for reading books, articles, PDFs, and...

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AI Breakthrough: Predicting Rogue Waves Up to Five Minutes in Advance

Rogue waves, those unexpectedly massive ridges of water that can ambush ships and beachgoers, are now more predictable thanks to a new artificial intelligence model. Mechanical engineers Thomas...

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Breakthrough in Solar-Powered Drones: The ColumbFly Achieves Unlimited...

Researchers at Beihang University in Beijing have developed an ultralightweight solar-powered drone, named ColumbFly, capable of unlimited flight during daylight hours. Weighing only 4 grams, ColumbFly...

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Transforming Organic Waste into Fertilizer: A Sustainable Approach Using...

Creating fertilizers from organic waste can significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption and promote sustainable agricultural production. One innovative method is hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), which...

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TeraNet Advances Space Communication with Laser Signal Success

The TeraNet team, led by Associate Professor Sascha Schediwy from the UWA node at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), successfully received laser signals from OSIRISv1, a...

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South Korean Kim Young-hoon Recognized as Highest IQ Holder in History

South Korean Kim Young-hoon has been recognized as the individual with the highest IQ in history, scoring an impressive 276 at the World Memory Championships. The announcement was made by the...

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Leveraging Online Videos for Advanced Robot Training

To be effectively utilized in real-world scenarios, robots must reliably perform a variety of everyday tasks, from household chores to industrial processes. Tasks such as manipulating fabrics, folding...

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NOAA Launches Final GOES-R Satellite, Enhancing Environmental Monitoring with AI

On June 25, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched GOES-U, the fourth and final satellite of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)-R program. This...

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Breakthrough in Cochlear Implants: MIT and Partners Develop Implantable...

Cochlear implants, small electronic devices that provide a sense of sound to those who are deaf or hard of hearing, have improved hearing for over a million people worldwide, according to the National...

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