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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers develop eco-friendly catalysts that can be used to produce renewable raw materials for plastic products
Japanese researchers debuted a new compound that can accelerate the oxidation of the sugar-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and turn it into raw material for bioplastics. The new catalyst is also sustainable since it can further reduce the dependency on fossil fuels that are currently used to create most plastics and associated catalysts. Most raw materials for plastics are […]
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers develop a unique sensor that can detect counterfeit olive oil
The health benefits and flavor of olive oil make it a very desirable product. However, that same high value also makes it a common target for counterfeiters. To stop the spread of fake olive oil, a Spanish-American effort presented a portable sensor that can authenticate olive oil. The two most valuable types of olive oil are […]
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study reveals glass knifefish use tiny active sensing motions to keep track of their surroundings
Researchers are finally beginning to understand how the brain of an organism controls its active senses. An experiment with glass knifefish (Eigenmannia virescens) revealed that the tiny active sensing motions performed by the animal are controlled via sensory feedback. The tiny movements increase the accuracy of the data that is being sent to the brain of the fish. These […]
03/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists develop a soft wall-climbing robot that can mimic the movements of animals
A soft robot from China is the newest creepy-crawly machine that clambers up walls to get at its objective. The very sticky feet of the climbing robot can find purchase on vertical surfaces, and the movements of its synthetic muscles are powered by an electromagnetic effect. Currently going without a fancy name or acronym, the Chinese machine is the first […]
03/14/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers say twisted light can be used to carry large amounts of data
A joint study between British and Japanese universities came up with a way to force light into assuming a corkscrewing shape. The twisted light could carry a lot more electronic data than a straight beam. The researchers produced this twisted light with an optical circuit made up of tiny gears, the biggest of which measured only one micrometer […]
03/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Engineers develop revolutionary technology that uses solar energy to turn seawater into potable water
Solar energy is often used to power the process that converts undrinkable seawater into potable liquid. Italian researchers found a way to vastly increase the efficiency of the solar-powered desalination process, resulting in at least twice the amount of drinkable water compared to older approaches. Desalination removes salt from seawater so that it can be […]
03/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Introducing a plane that flies with NO moving parts at all, by generating its own ionic wind
American researchers created the first “solid state” airplane that does not have a single moving part – including the ones that comprise an engine. Instead, the small prototype can produce ionic wind that will lift it up into the air for flight. While lighter-than-air vehicles and gliders are capable of flying without an engine, powered […]
03/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Game theory can significantly improve human-robot interaction, say researchers
Could teaching robots to better understand human reasoning make them better and safer at working alongside their users? British and Singaporean researchers seemed to think so, which was why they applied the concept of game theory to the programming of robots designed to directly assist humans. The researchers developed a software program for a robot that uses adaptive […]
03/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists develop a self-cleaning spacesuit that can get rid of hyper-abrasive space dust
When humans return to the Moon or finally touch down on Mars, their spacesuits are going to get dusty really quickly. And the particulate matter found in those environments feature very rough surfaces that can quickly wear out even the durable material used for protective gear. These so-called “space dust” ended up this way because their home […]
03/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
What’s UHVDC? It’s the future of power, that’s what
In the coming days, the electricity in China and other emerging countries will be delivered by ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC). This modern take on an ancestral form of power transmission can deliver incredible amounts of electricity from one end of the massive country to another without losing any of it. The rapidly-increasing Chinese middle class […]
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