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Battery Recharges Directly from Light
Over 100 cycles, the battery retained 70% of its discharge capacity, which suggests potential for longevity and usefulness.
Tougher Ceramics for High Temperature Applications
Research could yield ceramics that can withstand both extreme heat and collisions.
Cryogenic Rocket Engine Hot-Tested in India
Successful test was the 10th in a series and next will involve high-altitude conditions.
Siting Wind Farms More Quickly and Less Expensively
MIT-developed model predicts wind speeds more accurately with three months of data than others do with 12.
Graphene-Based Film 4x Better Than Copper for Cooling Electronics
Graphene composite beats copper for cooling chip.
Supplements Help Yeast Survive, Produce More Ethanol
Research finds supplements help yeast survive, boosting biofuel production.
Film Prevents Odor from Stinky Foods
Researchers from Stockholm University in Sweden have developed a new packaging solution that neutralizes smelly foods.
Why Do Puddles Spread?
Ever wonder why when water is spilled onto a tabletop, the puddle eventually stops spreading?
Ink Turns Textiles into Stretchable Electronics
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a new type of elastic ink that can be printed on textiles in a single step, forming stretchable connections.
NASA, Northrop Grumman Make Advancements in Soil Moisture Data
NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) observatory has completed its commissioning phase, and is ready to start its three-year science mission.
Researchers Find Black Phosphorus as Suitable Option in Chips
Researchers from McGill University and Université de Montréal have discovered more evidence to prove that black phosphorus may be a viable option for use in chips of the future.
Gel Electrophoresis Equipment: Process and Function
Gel electrophoresis equipment, instruments and supplies separate nucleic acids or proteins on the basis of size, electric charge and other physical properties.
Old Tech, New Think: The LiquidPiston Rotary Engine
The X Mini is quiet, virtually vibration free and could be on the market in as soon as two years. First, the company has to shake 100 years of history.
Researchers Use 3D Printing to Fabricate Optical Fiber
The process could enable complex structures capable of creating applications in industries that range from biotechnology to aerospace and telecommunications.
Distributed Technique for Power Scheduling Advances Smart Grid Concept
Researchers say a distributed technique can determine optimal schedule for the entire grid.
Steel Advancement Could Help Automakers Hit Mileage Standards
“Third-generation” steel could be lighter, easier to make and strong enough to address safety concerns.
Samsung Improves Lithium-ion Battery Power Capacity
The technology is expected to have the most impact on the performance of mobile devices and electric vehicles.
Honeycomb Design Could Raise the Bar in Impact Protection
The university-developed material bounces back to its original shape after impact.
Rescuing Failing Hearts
Patients with heart problems can look forward to a variety of innovative devices that boost the heart's natural pumping function.
Technique Allows Surfaces to Get Smooth or Bumpy on Demand
MIT researchers use a 3D printer and a range of rigid and pliable materials to enable surface textures to be modified.