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Researchers create world's smallest programmable, autonomous robots
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots: microscopic swimming machines that can independently sense and respond to their ...
Robotics
Dec 25, 2025
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New calibration module offers improved measurement of thermoelectric device performance
A standard reference thermoelectric module (SRTEM) for objectively measuring thermoelectric module performance has been developed in Korea for the first time. A research team led by Dr. Sang Hyun Park at the Korea Institute ...
Engineering
Dec 23, 2025
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Smart composite combines ceramic strength with metal flexibility for large-scale manufacturing
Since his postdoctoral days at MIT, Hang Yu, associate professor of materials science and engineering, has been wrestling with the challenge of creating a shape-memory ceramic that can be manufactured at scale without breaking. ...
Engineering
Dec 23, 2025
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How electric pulses enhance heat treatment for lightweight magnesium metals
Electropulsing treatment (EPT) is a state-of-the-art technology for rapidly heating metallic materials. The highly energy-efficient and eco-sufficient process utilizes a pulsed current or "electropulse," achieving unique ...
Engineering
Dec 23, 2025
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AI-driven assistant calculates best injection molding settings and explains decisions in multiple languages
Most of the plastic products we use are made through injection molding, a process in which molten plastic is injected into a mold to mass-produce identical items. However, even slight changes in conditions can lead to defects, ...
Engineering
Dec 22, 2025
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Sentinel-6B extends global ocean height record
On November 16, 2025, the Sentinel-6B satellite launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California.
Engineering
Dec 22, 2025
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Biodegradable electronics can break down into harmful microplastics
Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices designed to biodegrade at the end of their life—can break down into microplastics, casting doubt ...
Engineering
Dec 22, 2025
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Industrial solar cells achieve 26.09% efficiency with reduced silver use and better bifacial performance
A research team led by Prof. Ye Jichun from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with partners, has proposed a synergistic technical solution ...
Engineering
Dec 20, 2025
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Basalt and cotton fiber composite yarn advance textile industry's green transition
A research team from the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a basalt fiber/cotton fiber composite yarn that integrates weavability with multiple functional ...
Engineering
Dec 19, 2025
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Vapor-deposition method delivers unprecedented durability in perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells
NUS researchers have developed a vapor-deposition method that dramatically improves the long-term and high-temperature stability of perovskite-silicon (Si) tandem solar cells. The findings were published in Science.
Engineering
Dec 19, 2025
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Putting the squeeze on dendrites: New strategy addresses persistent problem in next-generation solid-state batteries
New research by Brown University engineers identifies a simple strategy for combating a major stumbling block in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium batteries.
Engineering
Dec 18, 2025
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Mussel shell grit offers suitable, sustainable abrasive for denim sandblasting
An EHU study, now published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, has found a way of using mussel shells, which usually end up in landfills, in the textile industry.
Engineering
Dec 18, 2025
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Batteries lose charge when they 'breathe': Understanding deterioration is a step toward longer-lasting batteries
Researchers have identified a key reason why the batteries used to power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles deteriorate over time, a critical step toward building faster, more reliable and longer-lasting batteries.
Engineering
Dec 18, 2025
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Model predicts optimal cooling and aging for stronger, lightweight aluminum alloys
High-strength aluminum alloys are critical for making cars and planes more lightweight and fuel-efficient, but manufacturers struggle to process them consistently.
Engineering
Dec 18, 2025
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New interface engineering strategy developed for efficient and stable back-contact solar cells
As the demand for renewable energy grows, scientists are developing new types of solar cells that are both highly efficient and scalable. The back-contact perovskite solar cell (BC-PSC) is one such innovative architecture, ...
Engineering
Dec 17, 2025
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Researchers develop powerful new tool for fracture and fatigue prediction
Researchers have developed a powerful new method to simulate and predict how cracks form and grow in engineering materials under repeated loading.
Engineering
Dec 17, 2025
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Why energy loss peaks at certain speeds in rotor-driven two-phase flows
Researchers have clarified the mechanisms by which energy loss is locally maximized at a certain rotational speed in gas-liquid two-phase flows driven by rotors, providing fundamental insights for energy savings and optimal ...
Engineering
Dec 17, 2025
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AI-generated audio fills in the gaps for glitch-free music experiences
We've all been there, protecting our ears—the school play in the gym or community hall, where sound is distorted due to glitches in equipment.
Engineering
Dec 17, 2025
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More safety and comfort for protective clothing thanks to auxetic fabrics
When everyday materials are pulled, they stretch or elongate in the direction of the pull and become narrower in cross-section. We can also observe this property in two-dimensional textiles. Auxetic structures behave differently ...
Engineering
Dec 16, 2025
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Parametric urban design: A promising method to create daily environments supporting health
Cardiometabolic diseases, such as heart attack, obesity, and diabetes, are responsible for nearly one-third of deaths worldwide annually. These diseases are influenced not only by personal habits, such as exercise and diet, ...
Engineering
Dec 16, 2025
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