Researchers at Nagoya University developed a phosphonic acid polymer with hydrophobic spacers for fuel cell electrolytes, enabling high-temperature, low-humidity operation. A research group led by Atsushi Noro at Nagoya University in Japan has introduced a groundbreaking design for fuel cell electrolytes, featuring a phosphonic acid polymer with hydrocarbon spacers. This innovative approach enables fuel cells […]
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Researchers have engineered a laser-based artificial neuron that simulates the complex functions of a biological graded neuron, processing data at speeds a billion times faster than its natural counterpart. This innovation could revolutionize AI and computing by enabling ultrafast data processing and significant energy savings. Laser-based Artificial Neurons Scientists have created a laser-based artificial neuron […]
Findings Challenge Assumption That AI Will Soon Replace Human Doctors Research shows that top AI models demonstrate cognitive impairments similar to early dementia symptoms when evaluated with the MoCA test. These findings underscore the limitations of AI in clinical applications, particularly in tasks requiring visual and executive skills. Cognitive Impairments in AI Almost all leading […]
Scientists have developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches conventional systems in cost, weight, and performance, eliminating harmful refrigerants. By optimizing materials and design, the pump achieves comparable power density, offering a greener and efficient alternative for heating and cooling. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory have developed a magnetocaloric heat […]
Researchers at the University of Virginia have made significant advancements in understanding how heat flows through thin metal films, critical for designing more efficient computer chips. This study confirms Matthiessen’s rule at the nanoscale, enhancing heat management in ultra-thin copper films used in next-generation devices, thereby improving performance and sustainability. Breakthrough in Chip Technology Researchers […]
PlantRNA-FM, an AI model trained on RNA data from over 1,100 plants, decodes genetic patterns to advance plant science, improve crops, and tackle global agricultural challenges. A groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) model designed to decode the sequences and structural patterns that form the genetic “language” of plants has been launched by a research collaboration. Named […]
Researchers have developed a technique called “atomic spray painting” using molecular beam epitaxy to strain-tune potassium niobate, enhancing its ferroelectric properties. This method allows precise manipulation of material properties, with potential applications in green technologies, quantum computing, and space exploration. Material Strain Tuning How can scientists precisely adjust a material’s properties for advanced applications? According […]
A new tandem solar cell developed by teams from the University of Potsdam and the Chinese Academy of Sciences achieves a 25.7% efficiency by combining perovskite with novel organic absorbers, setting a new standard in solar technology. Improving the efficiency of solar cells to reduce dependence on fossil fuels is a major objective in solar […]
Electrified Thermal Solutions, an MIT spinout, has developed an electrically conductive firebrick that stores heat at high enough temperatures to power industrial processes. This system, which can tap into cheap, clean electricity during off-peak hours, is scalable and poised to decarbonize heavy industries by leveraging zero-carbon electricity sources. Industrial Heat Generation Manufacturing industries like cement, […]
NASA is set to test improved tools for assessing the quieter sonic thumps produced by its X-59 supersonic aircraft. These tools include a shock-sensing probe that collects detailed pressure data from shock waves generated during supersonic flight. These probes, crucial for validating the computer models that predict shock wave strength, come in two versions targeting […]