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Ultrathin Polymer Improves the Longevity of Anode-Free Lithium Batteries

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering / Eduardo Paulo

Anode-free lithium metal batteries, gaining interest for use in electric vehicles, drones, and advanced high-performance batteries, provide significantly higher energy density than traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, their limited lifespan has hindered their commercialization. KAIST researchers have surpassed traditional methods that relied on repeatedly replacing electrolytes, achieving a significant extension of battery life solely through electrode […]

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Biodegradable Electronics Can Break Down into Potentially Harmful Microplastics

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering / Valeriano Ndeyi

Researchers at Northeastern University found that materials used in transient electronics—devices meant to biodegrade after use—can degrade into microplastics, raising concerns about how fully these devices actually dissolve over time. According to Ravinder Dahiya, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University and a lead author of the study, a widely used polymer

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Boom Repurposes Supersonic Engine Tech to Power AI Data Centers

Engineering, Mechanical / Jorge Paka

Boom Supersonic says it has repurposed the core technology from its Mach-1-plus Symphony jet engine to serve as a new source of revenue—using it to power energy-intensive AI data centers, bringing together the rising trends of civilian supersonic travel and artificial intelligence. Supersonic Startup Seeks Additional Revenue as Overture Advances Boom Supersonic has made significant

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Finland is Developing Wireless Power Tech that Could Transform the Future of Electricity

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering / Jorge Paka

Nikola Tesla would be pleased: Finnish researchers are bringing his century-old idea to life, developing systems that transmit energy wirelessly through the air or smart, invisible conductors. This would allow devices and vehicles to charge without cables or direct physical contact. Enhancing Efficiency and Mobility Their work brings together advanced research in electromagnetic fields, resonance,

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Hyundai Motor Group Debuts Its First Mass-Produced Mobility Robot

Automotive, Engineering, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Hyundai Motor Group this week introduced the Mobile Eccentric Droid (MobED), its first mobility robot platform to enter mass production. Developed by the company’s Robotics LAB, MobED made its official debut at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX 2025) in Tokyo. “MobED is a next-generation platform adaptable to various industries and everyday use,” said Dong Jin

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Lexus’ Electric Supercar Concept Exudes a Refined, Futuristic Luxury Vibe

Automotive, Engineering / Jorge Paka

Lexus has just unveiled the successor to its iconic LFA supercar, more than a decade after discontinuing the original. The new model features updated underpinnings, striking styling, and an electric powertrain to replace the V10 engine. Lexus Sport Concept The car was first shown in August during Monterey Car Week as the Sport Concept, and

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An Aerial Microrobot Can Reach Speeds Similar To a Bumblebee’s

Engineering, Robotics / Jorge Paka

In the future, small flying robots could be used to help locate survivors trapped under rubble after a major earthquake. Much like insects, these robots would be able to navigate through narrow gaps that larger machines cannot, while avoiding obstacles and falling debris. Until now, aerial microrobots have only been able to fly slowly along

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Engineers Develop a thin Film that Makes AI Chips Faster and more Efficient

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering / Valeriano Ndeyi

University of Houston engineers developed a breakthrough thin-film material that boosts AI speed while cutting energy use. Published in ACS Nano, the study introduces a 2D dielectric thin film that replaces heat-generating chip components, reducing energy use and AI-related heat. “AI has driven our energy needs sky-high,” said Alamgir Karim, Dow Chair and Welch Foundation

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Researchers Invent Slime Capable of Producing Electricity

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering / Evelina Jeremias

Scientists at the University of Guelph in Canada have developed a slime that produces electricity when squeezed. Although still in the prototype phase and undergoing early testing, the invention is already receiving praise from its creators. The findings were reported in a scientific article in the journal Science Direct. The Canadian Light Source, the research

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Using Magnetic Fields, Soft Robots Can now Operate More Intelligently On Their Own

Engineering, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

Soft robots excel at flexing and handling delicate objects, allowing them to navigate tight or fragile environments to grow coral larvae in labs or inspect chemical plant piping. Yet it is still difficult to achieve true embodied intelligence in these robots, where sensing, actuation, and power all function together without external tethering. Magnetic Fields Boost

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