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Liquid Refrigerant Could Save Water
The system cools like a refrigerator without the expense and energy needs of a compressor.
Hardware Used to Accelerate Core-to-Core Communication
Many computer functions require multiple processors, or cores, to work together in a coordinated way.
Fuel Cell Vehicle for Military Applications
Fuel cell propulsion has low-end torque capability that is useful in an off-road environment.
Body Heat as a Power Source
The relatively small difference between the temperature of skin and that of the surrounding environment means it can be difficult to make use of body heat.
Textile Generates Power from Sun and Motion
Researchers used a commercial textile machine to weave together solar cells constructed from light-weight polymer fibers with fiber-based triboelectric nano-generators.
Textile Generates Power from the Sun and Motion
Researchers used a commercial textile machine to weave together solar cells constructed from light-weight polymer fibers with fiber-based triboelectric nano-generators.
Machine That Could Predict Human Behavior
Scientists could use Turing Learning to discover the rules governing natural or artificial systems, especially where behavior cannot be easily characterized using similarity metrics.
Stationary Antennas Nimbly Scan the Sky
University of Wisconsin–Madison electrical engineers are working out a new strategy to create antennas that spin their beams in circles while the devices stand still.
Chemical Extraction Method Could Recover Gold
The finding could help salvage an estimated 300 metric tons of gold from e-waste.
Propulsion Unit to Boost Ships’ Fuel Efficiency
The linear flow Azipod XL uses a nozzle with stator plates that directs the water flow from the propeller to reduce turbulence and energy loss and improve thrust.
Alternative Nuclear Detection Material
Researchers have developed hexagonal boron nitride semiconductors to detect the neutron signals that help identify the presence of nuclear materials.
Explosion Dynamics Are Studied on a Tabletop
Hot spots are play a central role in the phase cycle of explosions, as well as in controlling explosions and their after-effects.
Microwaves Are Used to Produce High-quality Graphene
Removing oxygen from graphene oxide to obtain high-quality graphene has been a challenge over the past two decades.
Plastic Material Could Cool Clothing
This new family of fabrics could become the basis for garments that keep people cool without air conditioning.
Direct-to-Object Printer Inks 3-D Items
Xerox uses what it calls enhanced image-quality algorithms to direct ink-spraying nozzles.
Robot-assisted Eye Surgery
The so-called R2D2 robot has helped surgeons perform eye surgery in a multi-part test.
Vaccine Cooler Wins UK James Dyson Award
The portable vaccine cooler can be recharged in an hour and keep vaccines cold for up to six days.
Welding Technique Could Benefit Auto Assembly
The process reportedly consumes less than one-fifth of the energy of common welding techniques, and creates bonds that are 50% stronger.
Software Helps Designers Dampen Ship Vibration
The software guides engineers in developing and simulating elements of ship structures that incorporate actuators and sensors for self-monitoring and control of vibrations.
Device Could Boost Energy Storage Capacity by 10x
The device reportedly recharges in seconds, has a long life, and operates near 100% efficiency.