Lignocellulose, a plant-based material, can be used to create light-reactive surfaces for windows or materials that react to certain chemicals. By customizing lignocellulose, researchers can improve light absorption and achieve better operating efficiency in solar cells.
Scientists at Osaka Prefecture University developed a novel method for creating uniform, electrically conductive nanosheets using oil and water interfaces. The approach resulted in highly organized three-dimensional nanostructures with high electrical conductivity, offering potential applications in energy devices and sensors.
The AI optimization improves the motor's power factor, reducing disruptions to the power grid. The optimized motor shows excellent performance, with improved efficiency and increased torque while drawing less current.
Researchers at Kobe University have developed a novel power control system for wireless power transfer, enabling precise and efficient energy transfer while reducing circuit components and costs. The system uses resonant frequency tracking and load impedance regulation to minimize power losses.
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Researchers aim to create a flexible security feature that learns from past cyberattacks and requires minimal human intervention. They'll collaborate with device developers to share solutions and improve future responses to attacks.
Researchers at WVU aim to characterize autism patients' behaviors using behavior-tracking technology. They plan to use artificial intelligence to identify traits associated with ASD, which could lead to more accurate diagnoses and personalized interventions. The study also has the potential to improve early detection in young children.
By reading electrical signals in a bird's brain, researchers can predict specific syllables and when they will be sung. This breakthrough technology has the potential to develop vocal prostheses for humans with speech disorders.
Researchers at UC San Diego developed a new UWB system that enables precise 3D localization and tracking for applications like VR, sports analytics, and autonomous robots. The system uses low power and achieves latency of just one millisecond.
Researchers developed a high-precision THz time-domain ellipsometry system to characterize wide-gap semiconductors. The system can measure carrier densities up to 10^20 cm^-3 with superior accuracy and precision, resolving a long-standing challenge in the field.
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A study by Purdue University and collaborators has found a way to demonstrate habituation and sensitization in nickel oxide, a quantum material that mimics the sea slug's most essential intelligence features. This discovery could lead to building hardware-based AI with improved efficiency and reduced energy consumption.
The Center for Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand will develop new semiconductor materials and scalable manufacturing processes for applications in displays, sensors, and quantum communication. The center aims to connect academic research with industrial and governmental needs, educating a diverse STEM workforce.
A research team at POSTECH has developed a stretchable anisotropic conductive film that connects flexible electronic devices. The film enables high-resolution circuits connection, low-temperature processing, and production scalability for deformable devices and displays.
Researchers developed electrically-driven soft valves to control hydraulic soft actuators, enabling faster and more powerful control of macro- and small-scale hydraulic actuators. The breakthrough allows for unprecedented motion control of soft robots with internal volume ranging from hundreds of microliters to tens of milliliters.
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have discovered that ultraviolet light can modulate oxide ion transport in a perovskite crystal at room temperature. This enables the enhancement of future battery and fuel cell functionality by increasing energy storage and output efficiency.
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A team of researchers from Osaka University and international partners used intense mid-infrared laser pulses to alter magnetic anisotropy in a weak ferromagnet. They found that electronic excitation, rather than lattice heating, was responsible for the ultrafast change, enabling faster spintronics devices. This breakthrough has signif...
Researchers have discovered a new material that can produce beautiful optical phenomena, including concentric rainbows. The technology has potential applications in aiding autonomous vehicles in recognizing traffic signs, particularly in real-world conditions.
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a record-breaking lithium-metal battery with an energy density of 560 Wh/kg, retaining 88% capacity after 1000 cycles. The battery features a nickel-rich cathode and a dual-anion ionic liquid electrolyte, which significantly improves stability.
Researchers developed a new memory device that uses perovskite to store and visually transmit data, achieving parallel and synchronous reading of data through electrical and optical methods. The device has the potential for numerous applications in next-generation technologies.
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Researchers at UC San Diego developed a system that splits a single millimeter wave beam into multiple paths to improve reliability and throughput. The technology achieved high speeds of up to 800 Mbps with 100% reliability, even in outdoor tests over distances of 262 feet.
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a wave energy converter that doubles the power harvested from ocean waves, overcoming technical challenges and unlocking vast untapped potential. The dual-turbine design is cost-effective and requires no special syncing technology.
Researchers at Nagoya City University find a fourfold increase in surface deuterium atoms on nanocrystalline silicon, paving the way for sustainable deuterium enrichment protocols. The efficient exchange reaction could lead to more durable semiconductor technology and potentially purify tritium contaminated water.
A University of Texas at Arlington electrical engineering graduate student has been awarded a prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship to focus on developing advanced robotic control systems. The fellow will utilize the award to pursue research in mechatronics and automation.
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A research team at Kansas State University is working on a three-year project to monitor a cancerous tumor's immune state to assess immunotherapy interventions. The goal is to drive more tumors into a favorable state, ultimately contributing to improved cancer immunotherapy treatment.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a model of how internal states and external stimuli shape the behavior of hydra, a tiny, jellyfish-like creature. By studying their neural networks, scientists can gain insights into fundamental principles that may apply to more complex animals.
Researchers from Shinshu University have successfully confined and protected magnetic skyrmions using patterns of modified magnetic properties. This method offers a promising approach for building reliable channels for confinement, accumulation, and transport of skyrmions as information carriers.
The UCLA-led team has devised a solution to enhance wavelength-conversion efficiency by exploring semiconductor surface states. Incoming light is bent using a nanoantenna array, allowing for easy and efficient conversion of wavelengths.
The NTU team created flexible UV light sensors that are 25 times more responsive and 330 times more sensitive than existing sensors. These sensors can be used in wearable devices to monitor personal UV exposure and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
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Researchers at North Carolina State University demonstrated a low-cost technique for recycling nanowires from electronic devices. The method involves dissolving the polymer matrix containing the nanowire network and separating the nanowires using ultrasound, allowing for their reuse in new devices. After four life cycles, the nanowires...
Researchers created a quadruple fusion optical and ultrasound imaging system, integrating four modalities: ultrasound, photoacoustic, optical coherence tomography, and fluorescence imaging. The system uses a transparent ultrasound transducer to produce high-quality images without limitations.
Tinnitus is a common hearing disorder affecting 7-8% of the population, causing irritability, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Researchers review its pathophysiology, health impacts, and innovative engineering approaches to suppress its effects.
The Ramanujan Machine generates mathematical conjectures without proof, imitating Ramanujan's intuition using AI and computer automation. It has already produced known formulas for pi, Euler's number, and other constants, as well as several unknown conjectures.
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Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science are developing new theory and methods to curate training data sets for AI learning and screen real-time operational data for safe field deployment. The project aims to identify faulty, unusual and irregular information for AI operations.
Researchers at University of Missouri are developing an AI-powered detection system to identify and prevent deepfakes. The system will learn from a small number of examples and self-evolve to detect evolving techniques, providing real-time alerts to smartphone users.
A Rutgers study suggests that 5G wireless networks may impact the accuracy of weather forecasts. The study found that even low levels of 5G radiation can affect precipitation and temperature predictions by up to 0.9 millimeters and 2.34 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively.
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The five-year accelerated bachelor's and master's degree program provides curricular and co-curricular support to increase diverse STEM research population, addressing growing need for more underrepresented groups in engineering and AI.
Florida Atlantic University will develop an innovative curriculum for graduate students in data science and analytics, addressing a lack of integrative knowledge in the field. The program aims to equip students with technical depth, data visualization skills, and expertise in AI and industry applications.
Rice University researchers are developing an open-source platform to turbo-charge the research process of inventing novel machine-learning based techniques for intelligent wireless network management and optimization. The 3DML platform will provide agile and flexible tools to manage and protect complex wireless networks.
Lobachevsky University scientists have developed new ways to modify the structure of aluminium alloys, improving their performance. They used induction casting in vacuum and plastic deformation technologies to create homogeneous highly plastic structures that maintain high strength, thermal resistance, and electrical conductivity.
A team of researchers from Florida Atlantic University has developed an AI-powered COVID-19 knowledge base to better understand the spread of the virus. The knowledge base will be used to create a predictive tool that assesses an individual's risk level based on demographics, policies, and social behavior.
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are exploring potential security weaknesses in voice-activated speakers like Alexa and Google Home. They found that hackers can exploit devices using a passive attack called 'voice command fingerprinting', which involves eavesdropping on data transferred between the smart speaker and the clou...
A team of researchers led by Gang Tan aims to create parsers that provide provable guarantees about safety and are resistant to bugs. The SPARTA system focuses on securely opening PDFs, but the goal is to apply this technology to other formats as well.
A novel point-of-care testing device that detects COVID-19 through genetic material may provide early diagnosis and control the spread of the disease. The device's potential benefits include a turnaround time of under 45 minutes, making it an urgent solution for capacity enhancement in testing COVID-19.
Gautam Das, associate dean for research at UTA, recognized for his contributions to search and ranking in databases and deep web querying. His work on DBXplorer has been widely cited by researchers worldwide.
The University of Kansas is launching a center to improve IoT security, partnering with private firms to develop secure products and practices. The center aims to provide frameworks for companies to address IoT cybersecurity threats, with potential follow-on research on proprietary projects.
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A team of international researchers has developed a new control algorithm that reduces the complexity of bilateral teleoperation systems while maintaining their performance. The proposed composited stated convergence scheme achieves this by reducing communication channels, resulting in better transient performance.
A Columbia professor has developed a machine-learning based detector that automatically detects and stops lateral phishing attacks within organizations. The detector uses features like anomaly detection in communication patterns to flag suspicious emails with high precision and low false positive rates.
MU researcher Rohit Chadha leads a $1.2 million NSF grant project to improve differential privacy methods and protect individual identity from cyber threats. The team will verify current methods and work to enhance them to safeguard personal records.
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A new retroreflective material can create stable, changing colors when viewed from different angles at night. This technology has the potential to enhance safety by grabbing driver attention during nighttime traffic.
The University of Texas at Arlington's team, led by Associate Professor Yan Wan, excelled in the 2019 Swarm and Search AI Challenge. They developed algorithms for multiple UAVs to map wildfires efficiently. The technology can provide real-time information and forecasts to firefighters.
UTA faculty Teik C. Lim and L.K. Mestha have been elected as National Academy of Inventors fellows for their prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions. Their work has made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and society.
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Min Si, an assistant computer scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, has received the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Award for Excellence in High Performance Computing. Her research focuses on dynamic communication models and runtime systems for heterogeneous environments.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are developing a new system that uses changes in vibrations, sound, and electrical fields to improve energy consumption and monitor occupants' movements. The system has the potential to provide energy savings, track structural integrity, and enhance building safety.
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London created an app that challenges users to play Clapping Music, a complex piece written by Steve Reich. The app collected data from over 100,000 players and found that changing rhythms is harder than playing individual rhythms, with average accuracy varying greatly between difficulty levels
Researchers are investigating the fundamental physics of how light is contained within photonic lattices. Dr. Robert Magnusson aims to understand the relationship between leaky and non-leaky modes and develop new low-power modulators for optical communications systems.
Researchers developed a coordinated control architecture for motion management in ADAS systems, demonstrating improved safety and comfort. The study showed that 'coordinated control' strategy successfully damped out deviation errors, giving much greater precision in following intended trajectories.
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Aalto University researchers developed Scanning Droplet Adhesion Microscopy (SDAM) to understand and characterize the wetting properties of superhydrophobic materials. The microscope is 1,000 times more precise than current techniques, enabling the creation of wetting maps that reveal microscopic defects on surfaces.
Researchers developed Fastron, a machine learning-based collision detection algorithm that runs up to 8 times faster than existing methods. The algorithm uses a minimalistic approach to classify collisions versus non-collisions in dynamic environments.
Penn State electrical engineers create microchip-based sensors for multiple applications, including motion, temperature, pressure and biochemical sensing, using innovative on-chip glass microspherical shell whispering gallery mode resonators.
David Nygren, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Physics at UTA, has been honored with the 2018 Marie Sklodowska Curie Award for his groundbreaking contributions to particle detection and nuclear sciences. He invented the Time Projection Chamber, a key technology used in particle physics research.
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Researchers developed a material that can shrink the diameter of waveguides and control waveguide characteristics with unprecedented flexibility. The conformal coating solves crosstalk and blockage problems, enabling smaller waveguides to be more closely bundled.