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New insights lead to better next-gen solar cells

For Michael Saliba and Mahdi Malekshahi, it was one of those moments in science when good experimental results raised more questions. The University of Stuttgart researchers recently developed a new process to make solar ...

Splashy Saudi mega-project NEOM chases Chinese funds

Bigwigs behind a Saudi megacity dogged by questions about its viability have wrapped up a tour courting Chinese investors, detailing plans for a futuristic ski resort and 170-kilometer-long skyscrapers.

Q&A: Enhancing last-mile logistics with machine learning

Across the country, hundreds of thousands of drivers deliver packages and parcels to customers and companies each day, with many click-to-door times averaging only a few days. Coordinating a supply chain feat of this magnitude ...

Researchers develop stretchable quantum dot display

A team of South Korean scientists led by Professor KIM Dae-Hyeong of the Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institute for Basic Science has pioneered a novel approach to stretchable displays. The team announced the ...

AI-powered 'sonar' on smartglasses tracks gaze, facial expressions

Cornell University researchers have developed two technologies that track a person's gaze and facial expressions through sonar-like sensing. The technology is small enough to fit on commercial smartglasses or virtual reality ...

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Developing artificial skin that can regenerate skin and transmit sensation at the same time
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Virtual skin contact: Smart textiles are making remote hugs tangible
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Semi-transparent camera allows for eye tracking without obstructing the view
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Wristband uses echoes and AI to track hand positions for VR and more
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Butterfly-inspired AI technology takes flight
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Increasing the efficiency of eco-friendly solar cells by converting wind energy into high-voltage electricity
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Universal brain-computer interface lets people play games with just their thoughts
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A single-crystal-like mesoporous material for high-performance lithium storage
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Generative AI develops potential new drugs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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Researchers develop biomimetic olfactory chips to enable advanced gas sensing and odor detection
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The rise of microbial cheaters in iron-limited environments: Study reveals their evolutionary history
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Maternal grandmothers' support buffers children against the impacts of adversity, finds study
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Diamond dust as a potential alternative to contrast agent gadolinium in magnetic resonance imaging
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Demonstration of heralded three-photon entanglement on a photonic chip
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Recently discovered black hole is part of a nearby disrupted star cluster, study finds
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First experimental proof for brain-like computer with water and salt
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Butterfly-inspired AI technology takes flight

When it comes to mating, two things matter for Heliconius butterflies: the look and the smell of their potential partner. The black and orange butterflies have incredibly small brains, yet they must process both sensory inputs ...