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03/24/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Powerful lithium-air batteries may soon “take batteries to the next level,” reveals study
Chicago-based researchers have come up with a new way to improve the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries. They are going to remove the ionic part of the battery and replace it with air. These so-called lithium-air batteries have not yet left the experimental phase of development. However, they are already being touted as the next logical step for lithium-based energy […]
03/24/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New machine appears to defy the laws of physics by shattering the normal rules of light
What do you do when you want to break the laws of physics that define the movement and shape of light? Why, you build a ring-shaped device that forces pulses of light to orbit each other at very high speeds. As simple as it seems, this circular arrangement causes a light wave to lose its characteristic […]
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers develop a unique sensor that can detect counterfeit olive oil
The health benefits and flavor of olive oil make it a very desirable product. However, that same high value also makes it a common target for counterfeiters. To stop the spread of fake olive oil, a Spanish-American effort presented a portable sensor that can authenticate olive oil. The two most valuable types of olive oil are […]
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study reveals glass knifefish use tiny active sensing motions to keep track of their surroundings
Researchers are finally beginning to understand how the brain of an organism controls its active senses. An experiment with glass knifefish (Eigenmannia virescens) revealed that the tiny active sensing motions performed by the animal are controlled via sensory feedback. The tiny movements increase the accuracy of the data that is being sent to the brain of the fish. These […]
03/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists develop a soft wall-climbing robot that can mimic the movements of animals
A soft robot from China is the newest creepy-crawly machine that clambers up walls to get at its objective. The very sticky feet of the climbing robot can find purchase on vertical surfaces, and the movements of its synthetic muscles are powered by an electromagnetic effect. Currently going without a fancy name or acronym, the Chinese machine is the first […]
03/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Could virtual reality be the new classroom? Researchers are looking at ways the technology could be used for education
Virtual reality (VR) is now being touted as a powerful educational tool. In a recent experiment, students immersed themselves in a virtual simulation of the severe effects of ocean acidification. The participants displayed better grasp of the complex concept after completing the virtual lesson. Based on these findings, researchers at the University of Oregon surmised that VR could help […]
03/14/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Fully automated rail network hailed as the world’s “largest robot” launches in Australia
Australia can now lay claim to having the largest robot in history. Fortunately for us humans, it is just a bunch of boring driver-less trains that haul iron ore instead of, say, a bunch of killer robot trains that can transform into a giant killer robot. The news comes from Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto, […]
03/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Engineers develop revolutionary technology that uses solar energy to turn seawater into potable water
Solar energy is often used to power the process that converts undrinkable seawater into potable liquid. Italian researchers found a way to vastly increase the efficiency of the solar-powered desalination process, resulting in at least twice the amount of drinkable water compared to older approaches. Desalination removes salt from seawater so that it can be […]
03/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Introducing a plane that flies with NO moving parts at all, by generating its own ionic wind
American researchers created the first “solid state” airplane that does not have a single moving part – including the ones that comprise an engine. Instead, the small prototype can produce ionic wind that will lift it up into the air for flight. While lighter-than-air vehicles and gliders are capable of flying without an engine, powered […]
03/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists develop a self-cleaning spacesuit that can get rid of hyper-abrasive space dust
When humans return to the Moon or finally touch down on Mars, their spacesuits are going to get dusty really quickly. And the particulate matter found in those environments feature very rough surfaces that can quickly wear out even the durable material used for protective gear. These so-called “space dust” ended up this way because their home […]
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