When most people think of solar energy, the spotlight usually falls on solar cells and panels. Yet there’s another way to harvest power from the Sun: a device called a STEG. Scientists have now found a method to make it up to 15 times more efficient. STEG, short for solar thermoelectric generator, operates through the […]
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Dealing with hypersensitive teeth can be a real nuisance, causing pain when eating or drinking anything hot, cold, sweet, or acidic. Researchers are now developing tiny “robots” that actively seal the microscopic channels in teeth, offering lasting relief from sensitivity. Building on earlier work, CeNSE scientists are developing “CalBots”—400-nanometer magnetic nanoparticles infused with a calcium-silicate
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I’m sitting in a Mediterranean restaurant in San Francisco, looking out at Alcatraz Island, surrounded by menus featuring hundred-dollar fish entrées. As I chat with fellow reporters, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman bursts in from the left, holding his bare iPhone to show us something. Without thinking, I blurt out, “No phone case is a bold
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Transistors form the foundation of modern electronics, serving as the core component in computers, cell phones, and countless other devices. While most use silicon and some use germanium, researchers have only recently started using organic semiconductors—essentially polymers. Now, Miko Fukuhara and his team at Tohoku University in Japan have created the first prototype of a
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Over three days in Beijing, humanoid robots competed in races and combat events at the World Humanoid Robot Games, which concluded on Sunday. However, many robots stumbled, fell, or broke down, needing human intervention and raising doubts about how independent they can truly be. The tournament brought together over 500 humanoids from 280 teams representing
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Gullwing doors? Check. A promise of extreme performance with both off-road and off-grid potential? Check. A concept that will likely never hit production lines? Also check. The Cadillac Elevated Velocity is an all-electric design study created for fans of the brand’s V-Series performance lineup. This 2+2-seat crossover aims to merge luxury with rugged versatility while
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Hisense has rolled out the L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST projector, first showcased at CES 2025. This premium ultra-short-throw unit delivers 5,000 lumens of brightness, high contrast, and Google TV integration, all paired with professional-grade sound. Full U.S. pricing and specifications are now confirmed. TriChroma Laser Technology As the latest flagship from the world’s top
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In 2023, astronomers witnessed one of the most unusual cosmic explosions ever recorded. The event occurred about 750 million light-years away and was first detected on July 7 by the Zwicky Transient Facility. Initially, it appeared to be a typical supernova — the explosive death of a star — and was designated SN 2023zkd. A
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If Earth ever needed to borrow a cup of sugar, there could be a promising candidate just 4.34 light-years away: a possible habitable planet orbiting Alpha Centauri, according to recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope. A Star System in Science and Popular Culture Alpha Centauri has long held a place in both astronomy
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Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in schools and workplaces, which might make it seem like only younger people are using it. Yet, older Americans are engaging with AI as well, prompting questions about how they use the technology and their opinions of it. I study aging, disability, and technology use, and I collaborated with
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