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Beer-brewing technique offers a new way to grow meat
The team examined how bacterial cellulose produced from yeast leftover from brewing beer can be used to grow cultivated meat.
Hidden explosives revealed through terahertz spectral imaging, AI
The team developed its chemical imaging system that uses plasmonic nanoantenna arrays for terahertz generation and detection, which enable the system to achieve a large dynamic range and a broad bandwidth.
Human knee–inspired robotic joints correct 99% misalignment, lend triple grip strength
These optimized rolling contact joints could potentially be used in assorted applications ranging from assistive devices and exoskeletons to human-like robots and biomechanical studies of animals.
Nutanix expands capabilities to help customers build and operate distributed sovereign clouds
The cloud platform now provides orchestrated lifecycle management of multiple dark-site environments, along with on-premises deployment options for governance and control planes.
Study: Insect farming byproduct boosts soils while reducing crop losses
The team looked specifically at black soldier fly frass as a soil amendment in soybean and switchgrass fields with the trials reportedly revealing that the frass worked as well as chicken litter, even when applied in lower amounts.
New spray stops life-threatening battlefield bleeding in under a second
Designed for applications where emergency medical treatment must be administered to patients at risk of bleeding out, the new spray reportedly reacts with blood and turns it into a soft, rubbery gel in under a second, physically sealing the wound and accelerating the natural clotting process.
Armed drone achieves perfect accuracy in Chinese military tests
The drone fired 20 single shots, striking the target — which was a human-sized silhouette featuring a 20 inch by 20 inch chest board — every time.
Team makes food packaging from fish skin biofilm
The team used the skin of an Amazonian fish called tambatinga — which is the result of crossbreeding the female tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) and the male pirapitinga (Piaractus brachypomus) — as the raw material.
Glow-in-the-dark sensor offers early warning of wine spoilage
The living biosensor is made from engineered bacteria that glow in response to acetic acid. To accomplish this, the system uses a natural bacterial regulator called YwbIR, which is originally found in Bacillus subtilis.
Immediate, on-site detection uncovers food fraud
According to its developers, the easy-to-use device is expected to enable non-experts to perform quick on-the-spot assessments.
Sodium-ion batteries in 2026: Is this the year of Na-powered EVs?
Researchers first explored them in the 1970s and 1980s, alongside the lithium-ion batteries that dominate today.
Enzyme-powered microbubble bots navigate tumors to deliver drugs
The enzyme-powered microbubble robots can navigate toward tumors, carry anti-cancer drug payloads and release them on demand using ultrasound technology.
Drug-free peppermint oil coating promises to prevent catheter-related infections
The Flinder’s team created a nanoscale peppermint-oil coating that protects against infection, inflammation and oxidative stress, while maintaining compatibility with human tissue and suitability for medical materials.
Smart vest tracks hypothermia risk in senior citizens
The prototype garment features four miniature thermistors embedded directly into the yarn of the vest: Two of the thermistors are located on the chest and the other two thermistors are located on the scapula.
Aircraft engines to power data centers
Refurbished jet engines are engineered for a second life in electric power generation, where they provide 48 MW, enough to power a small-to-medium sized data center.
Igus 238 chainflex cables certified for use in dry cleanrooms
This certification ensures customers in highly automated battery production receive energy supply solutions with a guaranteed service life of up to four years.
VI-grade and HBK reveal new program highlights for 2026 Smart Prototypes Summit
Industry insights, partner ecosystem and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies coalesce to shape the event experience.
Mallard Manufacturing introduces Dyna-Pick: High-density bin storage for faster, accurate item picking
The system features rugged industrial canvas panels that suspend below standard pallet rack beams, creating two rows of hanging bins in what would be floor-level rack space.
Fungus converts discarded mattresses into eco-friendly building insulation
The team created a lightweight, solid material that can function as an insulator, with its heat-blocking capabilities similar to already available commercial insulation products.
Efficient fans and AI-based cooling system optimization for data centers
Fans in sizes 860 mm and 950 mm are engineered for enhanced air performance in applications such as chillers, evaporators and condensers.