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Self-healing nuclear fuel could improve safety, reduce waste in reactors
Nuclear power is among the cleanest energy sources on Earth, but the materials that fuel it can degrade during operation. A new international study may unlock safer, longer-lasting fuel for the next generation of reactors.
Energy & Green Tech
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Sodium-ion batteries can charge faster than lithium counterparts with hard carbon electrodes
The worldwide push for sustainability requires better, more durable batteries to support renewable energy systems and ubiquitous electronic devices.
Energy & Green Tech
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A step forward in the practical application of non-terrestrial networks for beyond 5G/6G
The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has successfully demonstrated 2 Tbit/s Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication using small optical communication terminals that can be mounted on satellites ...
Telecom
Dec 16, 2025
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MXene-based e-tattoos harvest energy and monitor health in real time
Researchers at Boise State University have developed a breakthrough in wearable electronics: a multifunctional electronic tattoo (e‑tattoo) that integrates energy harvesting, energy storage, and real‑time biometric sensing ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Dec 16, 2025
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What's old is new: CeraPiper a cool, customizable ceramic system
Evaporative cooling is far from new—it has been used to cool living spaces and drinking water for centuries—but the Matter of Tech Lab at Cornell Tech has come up with a new way to deploy an old idea.
Engineering
Dec 16, 2025
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We think of mushrooms as food. But mycelium-based blocks could be the future of construction
When mushrooms make the news, it's often for grim reasons—a mysterious poisoning, toxic species in the bush, or high-profile court cases.
Engineering
Dec 16, 2025
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Sound-based sensor pinpoints helium leaks using traditional bamboo weaving design
Helium leaks are hard to detect. Helium is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and does not react with other chemical substances. Not only can we not see or smell it, but traditional gas sensors have trouble detecting the element ...
Engineering
Dec 16, 2025
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Detecting distant vehicles for safer roads: A new camera-based technique sees farther
Road accidents often stem from failing to notice vehicles. A study published in the journal IEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems introduces a method for detecting distant vehicles with over twice the accuracy ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 16, 2025
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Professors and students create face-reading software that helps people communicate and move
Observing a young man in a wheelchair with motor impairment struggle to communicate with his parents profoundly affected Chetan Jaiswal.
Software
Dec 16, 2025
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Harry Potter-style 'moving invisibility cloak' technology developed
What do Harry Potter's invisibility cloak and stealth fighter jets that evade radar have in common? They both make objects invisible despite their physical presence. Building upon this concept, a research team has taken it ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Dec 16, 2025
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Molecular fine-tuning boosts tandem solar cell efficiency to 31.4%
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are considered a key technology for photovoltaics. Because of their design, they use sunlight more efficiently than conventional silicon cells. While the upper perovskite layer absorbs ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 12, 2025
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Carbon nanotubes could power a new generation of flexible solar panels
Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by replacing the indium tin oxide (ITO) in the device, according to research led by the University of Surrey. ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 10, 2025
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Tumbleweed aerodynamics inspire hybrid robots for harsh terrains
A new study published in Nature Communications details a hybrid robot that combines the wind-driven mobility of tumbleweeds with active quadcopter control, offering a new paradigm for energy-efficient terrestrial exploration.
Blue jean dye could make batteries greener
Sustainability is often described in shades of green, but the future of clean energy may also carry a hint of deep blue. Electric vehicles and energy storage systems could soon draw power from a familiar pigment found in ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 8, 2025
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New ultra-thin nanomesh electrodes enable breathable 'electronic skin'
Researchers have successfully developed a high-resolution electronic skin (e-skin) device on a breathable (nanomesh) substrate using transfer technology employed in semiconductor manufacturing.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Dec 8, 2025
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New fiber-weaving method boosts dry battery electrode strength and performance
A joint research team has successfully developed a new dry-process manufacturing technology for secondary battery electrodes that overcomes the limitations of conventional electrode fabrication processes. The work is published ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 8, 2025
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Acoustic waves act like tiny hands to move objects thanks to a new chip
Acoustic waves are best known as the invisible delivery agents bringing voices, car horns, or our favorite song to our ears. But the waves can also move physical objects, like an item vibrating atop a concert speaker—offering ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Dec 8, 2025
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Iron-on electronic patches enable easy integration of circuits into fabrics
Iron-on patches can repair clothing or add personal flair to backpacks and hats. And now they could power wearable tech, too. Researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have combined liquid metal and a heat-activated ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Dec 5, 2025
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Reservoir thermal energy storage offers efficient cooling for data centers
The rise of artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, and data processing is driving a steady increase in global data center electricity consumption. While running computer servers accounts for the largest share of data center ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 5, 2025
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New haptic display technology creates 3D graphics you can see and feel
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have invented a display technology for on-screen graphics that are both visible and haptic, meaning that they can be felt via touch.
Engineering
Dec 5, 2025
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