Warm metalworking turns brittle semiconductors into flexible, high-performance electronic films

Left: Illustration and photos of warm metalworking techniques; Right-top: Experimental vs. predicted brittle-to-ductile transition temperatures; Right-bottom: Normalized power density of thermoelectric devices based on warm-metalworked films. Credit: Shi Xun Inorganic…

Researchers build next-gen swarm robots using simple linked particles

A V-shaped link-bot composed of self-propelled particles connected through chain-like links. Credit: Seoul National University College of Engineering A joint research team from Seoul National University and Harvard University has…

Architecture that nurtures our connection with nature

Lessons learned from the traditional connection with nature in Japanese and Danish architecture could help build greener urban spaces for the future. Credit: © PhD Carmen García Sánchez, 2020 EU…

Seeing Is Believing: How We Judge AI as Creative or Not

Summary: New research shows that people perceive AI systems as more creative when they observe not just the final product, but also the creative process and the robot in action.…

Tech execs give Congress AI wish list

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Tech leaders representing four major players in artificial intelligence appeared before Congress on May 8, urging looser regulation and heavier investment in energy to support the…

Bigger Brains and Strong Immunity Linked to Longer Lifespans

Summary: New research reveals that mammals with larger brains and more robust immune systems tend to live longer lives. By studying 46 species, scientists found a clear link between maximum…

AI model translates text commands into motion for diverse robots and avatars

How temperature increase drives energy loss in fuel cells

Quantum mechanics simulations reveal the impact of temperature on energy conversion efficiency in electrochemical cells. Credit: Liam Krauss/LLNL Grand Challenge Graphics Support By splitting water molecules, fuel cells can turn…

Legal Cannabis Linked to Less Problematic Use, Better Mental Health

Summary: The Weed Care study in Switzerland is investigating how legal access to cannabis affects users’ consumption and mental health. In the first randomized trial of its kind, participants buying…

Women’s sports are fighting an uphill battle against social media algorithms

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women’s sport is more and more getting the attention it deserves. Stadiums are filling, television ratings for many sports are climbing and athletes such as the…