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Artificial neural networks that mimic the flexibility and computing power of the brain
A new bottom-up network built from randomly distributed nanowires can learn, compute, and adapt like a human brain.
Overcoming global challenges with microalgae biorefineries
Microalgal biorefinery has emerged as one of the sustainable solutions for the production of biofuels and biochemicals. However, there are still some difficulties to be solved.
X-ray fingerprints of novel photocathode materials: A new route for theory and experiment to join hands
X‐ray absorption spectroscopy represents a valuable characterization tool for complex materials like multialkali antimonides.
Artificial eye with 3D retina developed for the first time
Scientists at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology make artificial eye far better than anything current.
Millibots act as artificial insects
Millimeter-scale robots were shown to mimic the movement and behavior of living insects for advanced materials science, biological, and biomedical applications.
Making safer helmets using liquid crystals
Developing better protective equipment requires new materials that better disperse energy.
New smart fabrics from bioactive inks monitor body and environment
Bioactive inks printed on wearable textiles can map conditions over the entire surface of the body, including possible pathogens.
Quantum computers will help us explore life, design new drugs, and more
New quantum algorithms will have dramatic impact in computational molecular biology and bioinformatics and promise to impact a number of life science applications.
Smart molecules could be the key to computers with bigger memories
Researchers have discovered a single-molecule “switch” that can act like a transistor and offers the potential to store binary information.
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