We’ve seen RoboBees that can fly, stick to walls, and dive into water. Now, get ready for a hybrid RoboBee that can fly, dive into water, swim, propel itself back out of…
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Transparent solar technology represents ‘wave of the future’
According to a new research report published in Nature Energy, See-through solar materials that can be applied to windows represent a massive source of untapped energy and could harvest as much power…
IBM Scientists Demonstrate In-memory Computing with 1 Million Devices for Applications in AI
“In-memory computing” or “computational memory” is an emerging concept that uses the physical properties of memory devices for both storing and processing information. This is counter to current von Neumann systems and…
3D printer makes first wearable ‘battery’
Imagine printing off a wristband that charges your smartphone or electric car with cheap supplies from a local hardware store. That’s the direction materials research is heading at Brunel University London where…
A mosquito’s secret weapon: a light touch and strong wings
Scientists have found the key to mosquitoes’ stealth takeoffs: They barely push off when making a fast getaway, but instead rely on strong and rapid wing beats to quickly get aloft without…