In the quest to train robots for real-world tasks, researchers have created āHolodeck,ā an AI system capable of generating detailed, customizable 3D environments on demand, inspired by Star Trekās holodeck technology. This system uses large…
Side view of the whole system, worn as a backpack. Credit: Karen Morales The new spacesuit urine filtration system by Cornell researchers recycles astronautsā urine into drinkable water, aiming to improve comfort and efficiency on…
Researchers at HKUST have discovered surface concavities on the crystal grains of perovskite thin films, significantly impacting film properties and reliability. They developed a method to improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells…
Researchers at TMOS have developed a metasurface-enabled solenoid beam that can pull particles towards it, potentially revolutionizing non-invasive medical procedures like biopsies. This technology, which uses a thin layer of nanopatterned silicon, offers a lightweight,…
The AI-NERD model learns to produce a unique fingerprint for each sample of XPCS data. Mapping fingerprints from a large experimental dataset enables the identification of trends and repeating patterns which aids our understanding of…
Researchers have made a pivotal advance in quantum technology by developing integrated photonics that enable the control and manipulation of light on silicon chips. This innovation facilitates ultra-secure communications and enhances quantum computing capabilities. Credit:…
TeraNet 1, the WA Optical Ground Station at UWA. Credit: Danail Obreschkow, International Space Centre The University of Western Australiaās āTeraNetā, a network of optical ground stations specializing in high-speed space communications, has successfully received…
Academics from Aston Institute of Photonic Research have set a new record by transmitting data at 402 terabits per second, surpassing their previous record of 301 terabits per second. They achieved this milestone by building…
The Grid Signature Event Library energizes utility and researcher understanding of grid behavior by providing access to datasets of waveforms from grid operations. Credit: Adam Malin/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Library of operating data enables…
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have developed a simpler and potentially more sustainable method for implementing neural networks using optical systems. A new optical system for neural networks has…
