Lithium Goldmine: Sustainable Geothermal Extraction for Many Decades
Researchers see long-term perspective for lithium extraction at geothermal plants. Geothermal wells existing in the Upper Rhine Valley would allow for the reliable extraction of…
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Will Artificial Intelligence Soon Become Conscious?
The increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI) systems has led some to speculate that these systems may soon possess consciousness. However, we might underestimate the…
Game-Changer in Electric Vehicles: New Battery Design Curbs Fires & Supercharges Storage
Maryland engineering researchers have developed a way to prevent damage that plagues next-gen lithium batteries. University of Maryland researchers focusing on the failure mechanisms of…
Breaking the Quantum Limit: From Einstein-Bohr Debates to Achieving “Unattainable” Efficiency
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have demonstrated that a key ingredient for many quantum computation and communication schemes can be performed with an efficiency…
Lunar Snapshots: Testing NASA’s Incredible Next-Gen Moon Camera
NASA and European partners develop and test a state-of-the-art lunar camera, with ongoing refinements for future international missions. When astronauts return to the Moon, they…
Revolution in Nanotech: A Motor That’s 1/10,000th of a Millimeter
This machine developed at the University of Bonn measures just one ten-thousandth of a millimeter. An international team of scientists headed by the University of…
The Future of Machine Learning: A New Breakthrough Technique
Research shows new promise for “compositional generalization” Humans innately understand how to relate concepts; once they learn the notion of “skip,” they instantly grasp what…
Light Years Ahead: NIST’s 400,000-Pixel Superconducting Camera Breakthrough
Having more pixels could advance everything from biomedical imaging to astronomical observations. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues…
Stable and Efficient: Scientists Develop New Method To Create Next-Gen Solar Cells
Next-generation solar materials offer a more affordable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional silicon solar cells, yet challenges persist in making the devices durable enough to…
Electric Vehicles Rejoice: Scientists Develop Cobalt-Free, Cost-Efficient Battery Production
Lithium ceramic for batteries can be synthesized at low temperatures without the need for sintering. A lithium ceramic could act as a solid electrolyte in…
Ultramicro Supercapacitor: A Game-Changing Energy Storage Marvel
A novel ultramicro supercapacitor showcases superior energy storage and a potential revolution in device power sources. Researchers at the Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics…
Iron Dome’s Vulnerability: How Hamas Pierced Israel’s Prized Air Defense Shield
Israel’s acclaimed Iron Dome defense system, known for its advanced missile interception capabilities, faced an unexpected challenge on October 7, 2023. Despite its history of…
Vortex Radar: Revolutionizing Rotational Detection With THz Waves
Researchers integrate terahertz vortex beam emission to advance radar target detection technology. You may not realize it, but the Doppler effect is everywhere in our…
DNA Nano Engine: The Revolutionary Power Behind Tomorrow’s Nanomachines
An international team of scientists has recently developed a novel type of nano engine made of DNA. It is driven by a clever mechanism and…
Light Speed Ahead: 3D Photonic-Electronic Hardware Revolutionizes AI
Researchers have developed an integrated photonic-electronic hardware capable of processing 3D data. This innovation significantly improves data processing parallelism for AI tasks. A breakthrough development…
Hologram Breakthrough – New Technology Transforms Ordinary 2D Images
Researchers suggest a new method that employs deep learning to create three-dimensional holograms from two-dimensional colored images. Holograms provide a three-dimensional (3D) view of objects,…
Google Researchers Unveil Unique Form of Quantum Teleportation
Measurements can dramatically change the behavior of a quantum system. Scientists are investigating this phenomenon to understand its implications for the distribution and organization of…
Will Robots Cause Workers To Become Lazier?
Researchers discover that human focus diminishes on tasks they believe robots have already reviewed. With advancements in technology allowing robots to collaborate with humans, there’s…