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Robotics
Robots recognize the shape of an arena by messaging each other
Humans can create loose maps of environments they are exploring in their minds, using their senses and navigation skills. Many robots, on the other hand, rely on set maps of known environments or new maps produced using data ...
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Hydropower study reveals energy potential in Appalachia
Small hydropower systems could generate 22.6 megawatts of electricity in a remote part of western North Carolina, enough to power 5,000 homes in an area where the rugged, heavily forested terrain limits reliable access to ...
Nov 13, 2026
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Water-based batteries store more energy in iodine with new electrolyte design
New chemistry developed by a UCL-led team could increase the energy capacity of aqueous (water-based) batteries—a step forward for a safer, more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
Nov 13, 2026
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AI models can answer differently when told they are being watched
Large language models (LLMs), the AI systems underpinning the functioning of ChatGPT, Gemini and other similar platforms, are now widely used worldwide. While the responses provided by these models can be useful in many situations, ...
Engineering
New AI 'copilot' lets engineers guide structural designs as algorithms create them
The use of algorithms to design structures has led to new parts optimized for ultralight aircraft, high-bandwidth antennas and F1 racing cars. But the best algorithmic design techniques still require lots of computation and ...
Nov 13, 2026
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Computer Sciences
AI helps digital humans move more naturally as they speak
People communicate with more than words. A raised hand, a change in posture or a facial expression can help convey meaning and emotion. Now, researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can translate ...
Nov 13, 2026
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Engineering
High-resolution bionic eye combines color imaging with more efficient motion detection
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a high-resolution bionic eye that integrates full-color imaging, an aberration-corrected field of view exceeding 160 degrees and event-driven ...
Nov 13, 2026
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Security
Physics-inspired AI detects fake faces by analyzing color and brightness patterns
Researchers at Keele University have developed a physics-inspired AI model that achieved high accuracy in tests distinguishing genuine facial images from AI-generated or manipulated images.
Nov 13, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
Shape-shifting bioyarns weave new possibilities for wearable tech
The yarns made of seaweed, shrimp shells and gelatin concocted in the Hybrid Body Lab seemed to have serious defects. When exposed to water, the seaweed yarn swelled, the shrimp-shell yarn elongated in acidic conditions and ...
Nov 13, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
The hidden gatekeeper: How water in tiny rock pores shapes underground energy storage
Storing renewable energy on a large scale is one of the biggest challenges facing the energy transition.
Nov 13, 2026
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Internet
Virtual model assists Wi-Fi 7 in making improved decisions within crowded networks
A strong Wi-Fi signal doesn't always mean a fast connection. In busy places like offices, apartment buildings and airports, neighboring Wi-Fi networks often compete for the same radio channels. To prevent interference, devices ...
Nov 13, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Researchers solve a physics puzzle about radiation that could lead to tougher electronics
Researchers have solved a longstanding physics puzzle, explaining why electronic devices can fail catastrophically when exposed to radiation. Their findings may hold the key to engineering new electronics that can better ...
Nov 12, 2026
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Hardware
Reconfigurable MEMS switches could hide chip package wiring from X-ray reverse engineering
I spend my days looking inside chip packages to find out why they failed. With X-ray tomography or an acoustic microscope, I can see through a finished package without opening it: every solder bump, every copper trace, every ...
Engineering
Electric fields can change how semiconductors dissipate heat
As electronic devices become smaller and more powerful, keeping them from overheating is an increasingly difficult engineering challenge. Now, Cornell researchers have developed a computational method, backed by the first ...
Nov 12, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Radio waves pave the way for better wireless EV charging
Imagine parking your electric vehicle (EV) and charging it without plugging in a cable. Wireless charging makes this possible, but efficient charging requires precise alignment between the vehicle's receiver coil and the ...
Nov 12, 2026
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Robotics
Hand gestures and vibrating belt enable drone control without visual feedback in early tests
Operating a drone manually requires pilots to watch a screen while coordinating controls. This divides attention between the aircraft and its surroundings. Researchers are exploring ways to make drone operation more intuitive ...
Nov 12, 2026
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