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Researchers Introduce a New Generation of Tiny Insect-Inspired Flying Robots

Drones, Tech, Transportation & Automation / Ngoma Manuel

The use of advanced technology has the potential to enhance the capabilities of aerial robots, enabling them to operate effectively in small rooms and withstand collisions. MIT Assistant Professor Kevin Yufeng Chen has developed a system that mimics the agility observed in insects, acknowledging their remarkable acrobatic skills and resilience during flight. By employing soft […]

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Secrets of Highly Efficient Swimming Uncovered for Design of Next-Generation Underwater Drones

Drones, Tech, Transportation & Automation / Ngoma Manuel

Unlocking Efficient Underwater Travel: University of Virginia researchers uncover the secrets of adaptable swimming speeds, revolutionizing the design of next-generation underwater drones. Traditional underwater vehicles are limited to specific cruising speeds, lacking the versatility seen in fish swimming at varying speeds. Imagine the need for underwater vehicles to swiftly traverse vast ocean distances, then slow

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Discovering the Technology To Create Unbreakable Compound Glass Screens

Material & Energy, Material Technology, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

The University of Queensland has made a groundbreaking advancement in producing composite glass, potentially eliminating the issue of cracked phone screens. However, Led by Dr. Jingwei Hou, Professor Lianzhou Wang, and Professor Vicki Chen, an international team of researchers has developed a method for creating next-generation composite glass for various applications, including LED lighting, smart

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New Photonic Chip for Isolating Light May Be Key to Miniaturizing Quantum Technology

Material & Energy, Material Technology, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

Our electrical supply depends heavily on high-voltage direct current cables that can efficiently transfer electricity across great distances. Therefore, improving their performance is a significant challenge. Researchers from the Technology University of Chalmers in Sweden have developed a novel insulation material that is up to three times less conductive with the intention of enhancing the

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A Breakthrough in Nanotechnology: A Material-Keyboard Made of Graphene

Material & Energy, Material Technology, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

Researchers at ETH Zurich have turned specially prepared graphene flakes into insulators or superconductors by using an electric voltage. This technique functions locally, meaning that the same graphene flake regions with totally different physical properties can be realized side by side. The production of modern-day digital parts requires materials with diverse properties. There are isolators,

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Siemens Power and Bentley Systems Present Asset Efficiency Monitoring Options for Oil & Gas Operators

Material & Energy, Oil & Gas, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

Bentley Systems, Inc. (Bentley) and Siemens Energy have unveiled a collaborative solution called Assets Performance Management for Oil & Gas (APM4O&G), which utilizes intelligent analytics to reduce operating expenses related to oil and gas assets. This joint solution combines Bentley’s advanced asset performance software capabilities (AssetWise) with Siemens Energy’s technology and service expertise to help

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Hier Efficiency Electricity Distribution Made Possible By New Insulation Material

Material & Energy, Material Technology, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

Efficient long-distance transmission of electricity is crucial for transitioning to a world powered by renewable resources. Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have introduced a new insulation material that is approximately three times less conductive, offering significant improvements to the performance and construction of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables. In fact, HVDC cables

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New Tree-Derived Material Could Pave the Way for Better and Safer Batteries

Material & Energy, Material Technology, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

Researchers from Brown University and the University of Maryland have developed a new material derived from trees that could replace liquid electrolytes in next-generation batteries. Published in the journal Nature, the study introduces a thin and flexible solid ion conductor made by combining copper with cellulose nanofibrils, which are polymer tubes derived from wood. The

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Flying At Speeds of Mach 17 Could One Day Be Possible With This New Propulsion System

Aerospace, Space & Environment, Tech / Carlos Coelho

The UCF-developed propulsion system might allow for flight To reach speeds of Mach 6 to 17 (beyond 7,403 to 20,921 kilometers per hour) and have air and space travel applications. University of Central Florida scientists are improving their technology that might one day lead the way for hypersonic flight, such as traveling from New York

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A New Japanese Lunar Lander to Join The Race To The Moon: The Ispace Series 2

Aerospace, Space & Environment, Tech / Carlos Coelho

The technician team working from lunar exploration start-up ispace has unveiled its coming generation lunar lander, in time for its third lunar mission. According to Series 2, the lander is at the moment anticipated to launch in 2024 and is greater in size and haul storage capacity than the company’s previous Series 1 lander, based

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