22 h. ago Resurrecting an MIT “learning by doing” tradition: NEET scholars install solar

The project was designed and built with novel “bio-composite” materials developed by the student team.

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24 h. ago AI predicts complex social group behavior using individual attributes

Professor Kijung Shin's research team at the Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI has developed an AI technology that predicts complex social group behavior by analyzing how individual attributes such as age and role influence group relationships.

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52 h. ago Team develops chips that act like brains and makes them scalable

Developing chips that simulate how the brain works has great promise for AI, robotics, and other fields. But making them so that they're scalable while providing repeatable results has proven tricky. Now, a Yale-led team of researchers has put forth a solution. The results are published in Nature Communications.

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52 h. ago Silicon chips on the brain: Researchers develop new generation of brain

A new brain implant stands to transform human-computer interaction and expand treatment possibilities for neurological conditions such as epilepsy, spinal cord injury, ALS, stroke, and blindness—helping to manage seizures and restore motor, speech, and visual function. This is done by providing a minimally invasive, high-throughput information link directly to and from the brain.

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5 d. ago Light yet strong material inspired by egg whites can cool devices faster

A research team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed a high-performance heat-dissipating composite material that achieves both eco-friendliness and low-cost processing.

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7 d. ago Modular system simultaneously produces purified water and hydrogen

A Korean research team has developed a new energy-harvesting water purification system capable of producing both purified water and hydrogen simultaneously.

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7 d. ago A new era beyond gas refrigerants: Magnetic cooling technology offers eco

A research team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has successfully developed Korea's first full-cycle magnetic cooling technology, encompassing materials, components, and modules.

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8 d. ago Single molecular membrane can make lithium batteries safer and longer

A team of Korean scientists has developed a separator technology that dramatically reduces the explosion risk of lithium batteries while doubling their lifespan. Like an ultra-thin bulletproof vest protecting both sides, this molecularly engineered membrane stabilizes both the anode and cathode in next-generation lithium-metal batteries.

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1 week ago Researchers pioneer pathway to mechanical intelligence by breaking symmetry in soft composite materials

A research team has developed soft composite systems with highly programmable, asymmetric mechanical responses. By integrating "shear-jamming transitions" into compliant polymeric solids, this innovative work enhances key material functionalities essential for engineering mechano-intelligent systems—a major step toward the development of next-generation smart materials and devices.

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2 w. ago Mamdani economic advisor is reparations activist who says 'devaluation of Black lives' ingrained in US system

Reparations activist Darrick Hamilton, who argues the U.S. economy is racist, joins NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team to help shape economic and workforce development plans.

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2 w. ago AI tool helps visually impaired users 'feel' where objects are in real time

Over the last few years, systems and applications that help visually impaired people navigate their environment have undergone rapid development, but still have room to grow, according to a team of researchers at Penn State. The team recently combined recommendations from the visually impaired community and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a new tool that offers support specifically tailored to the needs of people who are visually impaired.

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2 w. ago Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say

Wearable electronics could be more wearable, according to a research team at Penn State. The researchers have developed a scalable, versatile approach to designing and fabricating wireless, internet-enabled electronic systems that can better adapt to 3D surfaces, like the human body or common household items, paving the path for more precise health monitoring or household automation, such as a smart recliner that can monitor and correct poor sitting habits to improve circulation and prevent long-term problems.

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3 w. ago Bill Belichick shuts down idea of NFL coaching return in a statement

“My focus remains solely on continuing to improve this team, develop our players, and build a program that makes Tar Heels fans proud.” The post Bill Belichick shuts down idea of NFL coaching return in a statement appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago New pathways to green hydrogen use seawater without additional reagents

An international research team led by the University of Bayreuth has developed an innovative method for producing green hydrogen directly from seawater—without the use of additional reagents. The researchers report their findings in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

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4 w. ago New algorithm enhances Doppler resolution of unmanned vehicle radars

A research team has developed an extrapolation-based Doppler resolution enhancement algorithm for frequency modulated continuous wave radars. The algorithm improves system performance, offering an advancement that is superior to existing ultra-high-resolution technologies.

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