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Kirigama-inspired neural probes are a cut above
The flexible and foldable 3D probes were surprisingly durable when inserted into brain tissue to map the deep functioning of neurons.
Working close to robots could be safer with cutting-edge Kirigami e-skin
The sensitive e-skin robotic coating applies ultrasonics and AI while taking its inspiration from the Japanese art of Kirigami.
Water-powered gadgets may be on the horizon thanks to new evaporation-based energy device
Scientists created an “evapolectrics” generator that draws power directly from water evaporation, offering a sustainable, battery-free energy source from humidity.
Organic materials bring probabilistic computing closer to reality
Scientists created flexible probabilistic bits from custom polymers, offering a new, energy-efficient path for AI and machine learning using classical physics.
New fuel cell is equipped with gills for autonomous underwater vehicles
A fish-inspired fuel cell concept could provide a cost-effective alternative to batteries in underwater vehicles.
Solar panels made of lunar dust could power a future Moon base
Making solar panels on the Moon could be the solution to reliably providing energy to lunar settlements.
New machine learning tool could transform how we study neutron star mergers
A new machine learning algorithm that can rapidly pinpoint the location of a neutron star merger using gravitational wave signals alone.
New material emitting spinning light could revolutionize optics and computing
“We’ve essentially reworked the standard recipe for making organic light emitting diodes, like those found in smartphones.”
Tiny robots take 3D scans from inside the gut to diagnose cancer
A robot with a unique shape could make it possible to perform ultrasound scans deep within the gut, helping doctors diagnose colorectal cancer.
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