Artist impression of activities in a Moon Base. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have proposed an improved design for 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (2D TMDC) solar cells, a promising solution for supplying energy in…
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MIT researchers have devised a way to 3D print a miniaturized peristaltic vacuum pump, which could be a key component of a portable mass spectrometer. Credit: Courtesy of the researchers The device would be a…
Illustration of a graphene film being hole-drilled by laser irradiation. The size of the carbon atoms is exaggerated and differs from the actual size. Credit: Yuuki Uesugi et al. Researchers at Tohoku University used a…
A collaborative research team has developed a new class of titanium alloys that are strong and ductile rather than brittle. The innovative design combines the use of alloy with 3D-printing processes, potentially revolutionizing applications in…
Scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have designed a new compact and lightweight high-resolution imaging spectrometer for space-based use. The research introduces spectrometers that are a tenth the size and weight of conventional designs and…
Illustration of nanopillars used in a new design to efficiently convert heat energy into electricity. Credit: S. Kelley/NIST A team from NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a novel device using gallium…
A representation of the team’s bipolar membrane system that converts seawater into hydrogen gas. Credit: Nina Fujikawa/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory The cocktail of elements in seawater, including hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and others, is essential for…
A new technique eliminates a source of bias in a popular simulation method, which could enable scientists to create new algorithms that are more accurate and boost the performance of applications and networks. Credit: Jose-Luis…
A recent study found that the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, provided 97% correct responses to common cancer myths and misconceptions, but raised concerns due to its indirect and potentially confusing language, emphasizing the need for caution…
A wearable ultrasonic-system-on-patch for deep tissue monitoring. Credit: Muyang Lin A team of engineers from UC San Diego has successfully created a fully integrated system for deep-tissue monitoring. A group of engineers from the University…
