Control of surface crystal structure changes and battery lifespan characteristics influenced by interfacial stability. Credit: POSTECH…
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Nondestructive microwave radar finds moisture hiding inside a building’s walls
ORNL researchers set up instruments to direct microwave radar toward a sample of particle board, which…
New material for sodium-ion batteries brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp
Structural variations in c-Na2V2(PO4)3 and e-Na2V2(PO4)3. Credit: Nature Materials (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-02023-7 While lithium-ion batteries have…
Laser-based artificial neuron mimics nerve cell functions at lightning speed
Researchers developed a chip-based quantum-dot laser that emulates a biological graded neuron while achieving a signal…
Solid phase manufacturing transforms aluminum waste into high-value alloys
An innovative new solid phase alloying process eliminates the need for the costly and energy-intensive melting,…
Quantum-inspired modular optical phased arrays
The MOPA architecture-based optical wireless communication system implemented for an indoor room with a square lattice…
Burned rice hulls could help batteries store more charge
The porous carbon network left behind after removing silicon from rice hull ash, imaged with scanning…
Scientists produce world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of years
Diamond battery sample. Credit: University of Bristol Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and…
New hydrovoltaic cell continuously generates electricity with little water and no sunlight
Structure and long-term output performance of the HHC. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54216-y A team…
AI can create a reasonable facsimile of a person’s personality after two-hour interview
The interview interface. a) The main interview interface: A 2D sprite representing the AI interviewer agent…