The dry adsorbent (SMKIER-1) developed by the research team. Credit: Korea Institute Of Energy Research A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed a…
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Nvidia showcases AI chips as it shrugs off DeepSeek
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has touted artificial intelligence being built into real-world creations such as robots as being among promising markets for the technology powered by his company’s chips. Nvidia…
‘Audible enclaves’ could enable private listening without headphones
By positioning metasurfaces in front of two ultrasonic transducers, dual ultrasonic waves travel at two slightly different frequencies along a crescent-shaped trajectory until they intersect, forming an audible enclave where…
Wind-powered mast to cut emissions sets sail to Canada
The experimental sail uses wind to help power the cargo ship to reduce fuel use. A pioneering rigid shipping mast has set off on its first journey, harnessing the wind…
An evolving robotics encyclopedia characterizes robots based on their performance
The Robot Performance and Safety Test center and test setups for tacile robot performance being explained by Robin Kirschner. Credit: TUM-MIRMI, Dayana Ramirez. Over the past decades, roboticists have introduced…
Carbon capture industry tweaks message for the Trump era
Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub has championed the use of carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery. Backers of carbon capture and storage are emphasizing compatibility with President Trump’s energy development…
Trump’s bitcoin reserve a ‘digital Fort Knox’
Trump’s “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” will be funded by about 200,000 bitcoins, worth around $17 billion in total. The creation of a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” in the United States is further…
Herpes Virus Linked to Long-Term Brain and Neurological Problems
Summary: A new study reveals that herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), commonly known for causing cold sores, can travel through the nasal cavity directly to the brain, causing severe and lasting…
Nature’s Painkiller: How Virtual Scenes Ease Pain in the Brain
Summary: Viewing natural scenes can significantly reduce how people perceive pain, a new neuroimaging study has found. Researchers discovered that participants reported less pain and exhibited altered brain activity associated…
