Hiroshima University engineers pioneer 3D printing for robust steel-aluminum bonds: up to 17,404.5 psi resilience. Credits: Motomichi Yamamoto/Hiroshima University. Steel and aluminum are crucial players in bolstering economic growth. However, their fusion zones have long been brittle. Thanks to a novel 3D printing method, the unexplored territory of combining these metals may now experience a...
Interfacial nonlinear susceptibility in twisted bilayer WS2. Credit: Nature Photonics (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41566-023-01318-6 Physics and materials science comprehensively understand the interaction of light with naturally occurring materials. However, over the last few decades, scientists have engineered metamaterials capable of interacting with light in unconventional ways, surpassing the inherent physical limitations of naturally occurring materials. A metamaterial typically consists...
Cell Sheets Guided to Form Scaffold-Free Constructs Through Pillar-Based Anchoring for In Vitro Modeling. Credit: Advanced Functional Materials (2023), DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202308552. In the realm of regenerative medicine, Evolved.Bio, a startup, is paving the way with groundbreaking technology that offers hope to individuals who have experienced significant muscle damage. This innovative approach promises effective muscle tissue...
The OpenCap app allows clinicians to gain the 'superpower' of seeing below the surface, without expensive equipmentOpenCap By utilizing synchronized video captured using a pair of smartphones, scientists have developed an open-source motion-capture application. This app collects data on human movements and employs artificial intelligence for swift analysis, making it suitable for clinical applications like...
Credit: Michalsons Generative AI surged in 2023, changing tech roles. It raises questions about teaching kids to code. Despite these shifts, learning to code remains crucial for cognitive skills, especially problem-solving and logical reasoning. Coding education must adapt to emphasize human skills for AI use. CodeBrave trains disadvantaged Lebanese youth in coding, robotics, and AI, providing...
While the XB-1 prototype won't be known for its silence, it will rely on the tried-and-true GE J85-15 military engines, which date back to the 1950s for their reliability and ease of maintenance. However, the testing of this aircraft will take place in the open expanses of the California desert, where noise levels won't...
Schematic Illustrating Solar-Driven Chemical Production from Engineered V. natriegens and Wastewater Contaminants for Sustainable and Efficient Processes. Credit: Nature Sustainability (2023). A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Gao Xiang from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. Lu Lu from the Harbin Institute of Technology introduces an innovative method...
Credit: Unsplash Potholes continue to plague roadways, posing dangers to motorists and incurring substantial vehicle repair costs. Addressing these crevices is expensive, with the cost of repairs accumulating. The question remains: Why do potholes persist, and is there a solution on the horizon? The Origin of Potholes Potholes often originate from minuscule, invisible cracks in the road...
Credit: MIT. MIT researchers have ushered in a new era of tactile sensing for robotic hands, unveiling a groundbreaking camera-based touch sensor called the "GelSight Svelte." This innovative sensor, designed to emulate the shape and capabilities of a human finger, promises high-resolution tactile sensing over a vast area. It has the potential to redefine robotic manipulation...
Credit: Unsplash. Scientists improve wireless transfer. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoTs) combines wireless sensors, controllers, and mobile tech to enhance industrial processes. It uses small battery-powered devices, intensifying the demand for a robust network to handle data and power in IIoT monitoring. Scientists improve wireless transfer: Wireless power transfer In this context, wireless power transfer is a...
