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Machine learning corrects 3D printing in real time
To optimize 3D printing, researchers apply machine learning to minimize waste and optimize structure during the printing process.
A new way to create permanent magnets
A groundbreaking technique produces tetrataenite, a material used in permanent magnets only found in meteorites.
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Rigid elements are holding soft robots back from their full potential, and new research suggests swapping in fluid-based systems.
A swarm of flying 3D printers inspired by bees
Modeled after nature’s builders, a swarm of 3D printing drones work together to build large structures while in flight.
Mimicking viral factories for better drug delivery
New research inspired by “viral factories” shows the potential of encapsulating target molecules in membrane-free compartments.
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A molecular complex was built to contain three distinct qubits, offering an intriguing architecture for future quantum computers.
Indoor 5G gets a much-needed signal boost
A user-friendly system consisting of units that can direct 5G around obstacles in the home aim to eliminate communication shading areas.
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The power demands of the Internet of Things could be combated with computing systems that mimic biological neurons.
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