New research into Airborne Wind Energy Systems, funded by a substantial EPSRC grant, seeks to harness high-altitude wind energy using drones, aiming to overcome challenges in system stability and enhance commercial viability, supporting the UK’s…
Researchers are advancing in quantum computing by developing qubits based on the spin of electrons and holes, with recent breakthroughs at the University of Basel showing controlled interactions between qubits using hole spins. These advancements…
Research on sodium-ion batteries aims to reduce reliance on rare elements and cut costs, enhancing battery performance for broader applications. However, fast charging introduces mechanical stresses that compromise the battery’s structural integrity and longevity. Simulations…
The method developed at the University of Innsbruck produces quantum circuits based on user specifications and tailored to the features of the quantum hardware the circuit will be run on. Credit: University of Innsbruck/Harald Ritsch…
To advance automobile decarbonization, a research team at Osaka Metropolitan University analyzed how alloy elements like titanium improve steel’s performance by optimizing bonding processes, contributing to lighter, more durable electric motors. Calculations explore how twelve…
When David De Clercq traveled to San Francisco last year, he had a few musts on his itinerary: Go to Alcatraz. Try new restaurants. And ride in a self-driving car. Self-driving cars, also known as…
Boston University’s robot MAMA BEAR autonomously creates and tests energy-absorbing structures, recently achieving a record 75% efficiency, with applications ranging from shipping materials to military gear. Credit: Devin Hahn, Boston University Productions An autonomous robot…
Leading AI scientists have issued a call for urgent action from global leaders, criticizing the lack of progress since the last AI Safety Summit. They propose stringent policies to govern AI development and prevent its…
Photo of the “neuromorphic drone” flying over a flower pattern. It illustrates the visual inputs the drone receives from the neuromorphic camera in the corners. Red indicates pixels getting darker, green indicates pixels getting brighter….
Advanced machine learning algorithms have shown potential in efficiently controlling complex systems, promising significant improvements in autonomous technology and digital infrastructure. Recent research highlights the development of advanced <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip=" machine learning Machine…
