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Scientists develop energy-saving 'liquid window'

ByadminNovember 5, 2020

2020-11-05 12:55:48 {widget1} A composite photo of the window in the before (cool) and after (warm) state. Credit: Nanyang Technological University Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a liquid window panel that can

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Tiny micro supercapacitor for wearable devices

ByadminNovember 3, 2020

2020-11-03 16:44:50 {widget1} On-chip UHD SS–MSCs as a device-unitized power source. Credit: Professor Sang-Young Lee, UNIST A tiny microsupercapacitor (MSC) that is as small as the width of a person’s fingerprint and can be integrated directly with an electronic chip

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Tunisian startup 3-D prints solar-powered bionic hands

ByadminNovember 3, 2020

2020-11-03 09:07:10 {widget1} Tunisian startup Cure Bionics are developing a prototype of an artificial hand, which they hope will be more affordable to help amputees and other disabled people A Tunisian startup is developing a 3-D-printed bionic hand, hoping the affordable

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Flexible and transparent electronics fabricated using a two-dimensional semiconductor

ByadminNovember 2, 2020

2020-11-02 14:30:01 {widget1} The MoS2-based transistors devised by the researchers. Credit: Li et al. In recent years, engineers worldwide have been trying to create electronic components that are increasingly flexible and versatile, as this could enable the fabrication of

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SoundWatch: New smartwatch app alerts d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing users to birdsong, sirens and other desired sounds

ByadminOctober 28, 2020

2020-10-28 21:05:20 {widget1} University of Washington researchers have developed a smartwatch app for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people who want to be aware of nearby sounds. The smartwatch will identify sounds the user is interested in and send the user a friendly buzz

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Technology could contribute to high-performing wearable and eco-disposable AI electronics

ByadminOctober 28, 2020

2020-10-28 17:35:18 {widget1} Credit: CC0 Public Domain The University of Surrey has unveiled a device with unique functionality that could signal the dawn of a new design philosophy for electronics, including next-generation wearables and eco-disposable sensors. In a study

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New system uses floor vibrations to detect building occupants

ByadminOctober 27, 2020

2020-10-27 17:02:22 {widget1} By installing sensors in a building’s floor slabs, it’s possible to measure the vibrations created by footsteps. Credit: EPFL, Alain Herzog Thanks to a new system developed at EPFL, building owners can detect the number of occupants and

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You can get a 3-D printed studio (yes, a printed apartment) for just over $100K

ByadminOctober 26, 2020

2020-10-26 20:02:45 {widget1} A tiny California start-up is looking to printers to solve the housing crisis—actually, a very large 3-D printer. The company, Mighty Buildings, has been showcasing small (350 square foot) studio apartment models of its new “ADU”

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Self-driving shuttle debuts in high-traffic Virginia spot

ByadminOctober 22, 2020

2020-10-22 19:52:12 {widget1} Karin van der Steen, left, and Melanie Way, both of Falls Church, Va., board the Relay, an electric autonomous vehicle, in Fairfax, Va., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. The future of transportation arrived in northern Virginia, looking like a big blue

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Scientists borrow solar panel tech to create new ultrahigh-res OLED display

ByadminOctober 22, 2020

2020-10-22 20:17:56 {widget1} Illustration of the meta-OLED display and the underlying metaphotonic layer, which improves the overall brightness and color of the display while keeping it thin and energy efficient. Credit: Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology By expanding