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

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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Ultrasound Device Makes Clean Water from air in Minutes

Engineering, Mechanical / Jorge Paka

MIT researchers discovered how to use sound wave vibrations to release water molecules from a storage medium, greatly accelerating the extraction of drinking water from air. Scientists worldwide are exploring a variety of materials—from specialized paints to spongy aerogels and substances with extremely high surface areas—to extract water from the air. Even in arid regions,

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China Debuts the First 10G Broadband Network, Accelerating next-Gen Internet

Engineering, Telecommunications / Ngoma Manuel

China has moved another step into the future by activating the world’s first 10G broadband network. The milestone occurred in Sunan County, Hebei Province, through a collaboration between tech giant Huawei and the telecom operator China Unicom. Near-10Gbps Downloads and Ultra-Low Latency Redefine Connectivity The network’s performance is striking: download speeds reaching 9,834 Mbps, uploads

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New Reactor Recycles Battery Waste into Lithium Feedstock

Engineering, Material & Energy, Material Technology / Eduardo Paulo

As electric vehicle use rises worldwide, discarded battery packs are rapidly turning into a significant waste source. Lithium is expensive to extract, and most existing recycling techniques consume substantial energy and chemicals, typically yielding lithium carbonate that still requires additional processing to become reusable lithium hydroxide. Instead of smelting or leaching shredded battery material (“black

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AI-Enabled Technology Can Autonomously Tackle Oil Fires on Ships

Automotive, Engineering, Mechanical / Jorge Paka

Engineers have developed a next-generation, domestically made fire suppression system that autonomously detects oil fires on naval ships and accurately extinguishes them, even in challenging maritime conditions. AI independently verifies the presence of a fire and activates the system only when a real fire is detected. It directs its extinguishing agent precisely at the fire

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Pneumatic Soft Elbow Exoskeleton for Reducing Muscle Activity and Effort

Engineering, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

For workers performing long hours of lifting and repetitive tasks, even minor innovations can significantly help prevent future musculoskeletal injuries. That’s why engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a soft robotic exoskeleton designed to quite literally ease the burden by reducing strain on the arm and elbow. PASE: Soft Robotic Support

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Power Lines Come Alive with Massive Animal-Shaped Pylons

Architecture, Engineering / Jorge Paka

No one enjoys seeing beautiful landscapes marred by power lines, yet they remain an essential part of modern infrastructure. But what if these structures could shift from being an eyesore to a captivating landmark? That’s the vision behind a creative initiative that reimagines power pylons as enormous animal sculptures. Austrian Power Giants Celebrate Regional Identity

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Scientists Developed the First ‘Living’ Cement that Generates Energy and could Reshape Construction

Architecture, Engineering / Jorge Paka

Is traditional cement—the kind we’ve known since childhood for laying floors or building walls—nearing its end? In Denmark, researchers have surprised the world with the creation of “living cement.” Beyond construction, this innovative material can also store and generate energy. Scientists at Aarhus University achieved the breakthrough by integrating the bacterium Shewanella oneidensis—renowned for its

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Engineers Develop Advanced AI to Reshape Control in Complex Systems

Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Tech / Jorge Paka

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science have made an AI breakthrough that provides a more intelligent and efficient method for managing complex systems involving multiple decision-makers with varying levels of authority. This innovative framework, recently featured in IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics: Systems, has the potential to greatly

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Micro Wind Turbine for Rooftops Earns Landmark Certification

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering / Samilton Santos

German company SkyWind has become the first manufacturer to secure full certification for its compact NG wind turbine. Designed for easy installation on residential rooftops, these small yet efficient devices offer homeowners a way to supplement grid electricity with clean, renewable power. A Different Approach from Giant Turbines Large-scale wind turbines usually dominate the spotlight

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