Researchers at Osaka University have recently published a study in IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, unveiling an innovative approach to achieving sharp images without the need for traditional camera lenses.…
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New soft gripper offers unprecedented combination of strength and delicacy
Researchers from North Carolina State University have created an innovative robotic gripping device capable of delicate handling, strong lifting, precise manipulation, and dexterity in folding cloth. This unique gripper can…
New electrolyte design strategy improves cycling stability of lithium metal batteries
The electronics industry is witnessing an increasing demand for better battery technologies, and lithium metal batteries are at the forefront of this research. While these batteries have been around for…
A vrain-inspired spiking neural network improves multi-agent cooperation and competition
Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the remarkable ability humans possess to understand and infer the mental states of others, such as their beliefs, intentions, and desires. This high-level social…
Companion robots could help alleviate loneliness epidemic, but ethical guidelines needed
A recent report from researchers at Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities suggests that companion robots equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to address the growing issue of loneliness.…
New prelithiation strategy boosts energy density of LIBs
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are rechargeable batteries widely used in various devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric cars. However, the current energy densities of LIBs limit the driving range of…
New smart windows dynamically regulate solar radiation
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), has put forth an innovative approach for creating intelligent windows that effectively regulate solar radiation and manage heat in…
New flexible displays inspired by animal skins can change color, convey information, and send veiled messages
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have made significant progress in developing flexible displays inspired by the adaptive skins of animals like chameleons and octopuses. These displays have the…
Wooden robotic gripper opens up in high humidity and closes tightly in hot temperatures
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Northeast Forest University has developed an innovative robotic gripper made of wood. Unlike traditional grippers made of soft plastics or…
Novel grating devices for dispersion compensation of high-speed data
Fiber optics has emerged as the leading technology for high-speed and reliable internet connectivity. It leverages the transmission of data through pulses of light that bounce off the walls of…
Masked generative encoder (MAGE) bridges the gap between image recognition and generation
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a system called the Masked Generative Encoder (MAGE) that combines image recognition and generation capabilities. MAGE is trained…
Researchers develop new 3D integration technology for faster and more efficient computing
Researchers from Tokyo Tech have developed a groundbreaking technology called “BBCube 3D” for the three-dimensional integration of processing units and memory. This innovative stacked architecture surpasses current memory technologies in…
Reservoir computing reveals computational capabilities of artificially cultured brains
The brain is a remarkable information processing system, consisting of billions of interconnected neurons that transmit and process information. To optimize its efficiency, the brain develops various modules responsible for…
Engineers develop new carbon capture technology
Engineers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking technology that has the potential to significantly reduce the cost of capturing carbon dioxide from various emissions sources. This innovation, described in…
New fluoride electrolyte could revolutionize lithium metal batteries
Sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine, is commonly found in toothpaste to protect teeth against decay. However, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have made an…
Can language models think like humans?
Language models like ChatGPT have garnered significant attention for their impressive ability to mimic human thinking and engage in intelligent conversations. They have demonstrated proficiency in tasks such as question…
New method rapidly degrades PFAS from spent adsorbents
A recent study published in ACS ES&T Engineering describes an innovative approach developed by Feng “Frank” Xiao and his team at the University of Missouri to efficiently eliminate PFAS (per-…
Scientists discover thin interphase key to solid-state battery success
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have made a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology by using neutron reflectometry to study the inner workings of a working battery. The researchers…
New hydrogen fuel cell technology offers 50% performance boost
A recent breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell technology has shown promising advancements in performance and durability. This new design utilizes grooved electrodes that allow for separate transport of oxygen and…
Overparametrization enhances performance in quantum nachine learning
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered a technique called overparametrization that can significantly enhance the performance of quantum machine learning. This technique proves particularly useful for applications that…