New advanced photonic chips have been developed that optimize light transmission for optical wireless systems. These chips, essential for future 5G and 6G networks, represent a shift towards energy-efficient analog technologies and have wide-ranging applications…
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Researchers from UNIST and Nanyang Technological University have developed a Thermally Regenerative Electrochemical Cycle (TREC) system, offering a novel approach to convert low-grade heat into usable energy. This system, enhanced by understanding the role of…
The NexGen 7T MRI scanner marks a breakthrough in brain imaging, providing unprecedented resolution that could transform neuroscience research and the diagnosis of brain disorders. Funded by the BRAIN Initiative, this technology enables detailed imaging…
A research team at the Technical University of Munich has made significant progress in organic solar cell technology by incorporating organic dyes. These dyes facilitate the movement of excitons, critical for energy conversion, thus enhancing…
A breakthrough in laser technology has been achieved by miniaturizing ultrafast mode-lock lasers onto nanophotonic chips, using thin-film lithium niobate. This advancement paves the way for compact, efficient lasers with wide applications in imaging, sensing,…
MIT’s StableRep system uses synthetic images from text-to-image models for machine learning, surpassing traditional real-image methods. It offers a deeper understanding of concepts and cost-effective training but faces challenges like potential biases and the need…
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have devised a more energy-efficient method for AI training, utilizing physical processes in neuromorphic computing. This approach, diverging from traditional digital neural networks, reduces energy consumption and optimizes training…
A new paper argues that AI’s intelligence, as seen in systems like ChatGPT, is fundamentally different from human intelligence due to its lack of embodiment and understanding. This difference highlights that AI does not share…
The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed ‘K6’, an eco-friendly insulating gas, as a sustainable alternative to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which is detrimental to the environment. K6, with its low global warming potential and…
A new high-throughput, multimaterial 3D inkjet printer uses computer vision to rapidly and automatically control the amount of material being printed in real-time. This rendering shows a robot being built layer-by-layer using the process. The…
