Laser-generated gold colloid. Credit: Dr. Anna Ziefuß One of the most common industrial 3D printing processes is laser powder bed fusion. It is mainly used for complex, heavy-duty components in…
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Experimental Drugs Reverse Autism Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice. This brain region, which gates sensory information, was found to be overactive…
Researchers develop hook-and-loop fastener for building components
The hook element hooks into the component. Credit: IAT – TU Graz An interdisciplinary research team at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has developed a hook-and-loop fastening system for…
3D-printed gyroidal solid oxide cells offer lighter, more compact energy solutions
Image summarizing the inspiration behind the paper, which is aimed at introducing a gyroid heat exchanger, particularly for aerospace applications. Credit: K. Yan, H. Deng, Y. Xiao, J. Wang, Y.…
Data centers consume massive amounts of water. Companies rarely tell the public exactly how much
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As demand for artificial intelligence technology boosts construction and proposed construction of data centers around the world, those computers require not just electricity and land, but…
AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies
Credit: AI-generated image In one of the first communications of its kind, the British Columbia Wildfire Service has issued a warning to residents about viral, AI-generated fake wildfire images circulating…
If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know it will be over. What then?
Credit: The Conversation It’s the defining technology of an era. But just how artificial intelligence (AI) will end up shaping our future remains a controversial question. For techno-optimists, who see…
A humanoid robot is now on sale for under US $6,000. What can you do with it?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From Tesla’s Optimus to Figure AI’s Figure 02, these machines are no…
“Eureka!”: Surprising Brain Clues Predict When Inspiration Will Hit
Summary: A new study has shown that the brain leaves subtle traces of creativity minutes before an “aha!” moment. By filming mathematicians solving difficult problems, researchers found that behavior grew…
Unique fingerprints in 3D printing may foil adversaries
An example of a broken ghost gun. Credit: Raviv lab 3D printing is a simple way to create custom tools, replacement pieces and other helpful objects, but it is also…
