Research team develops laser cutting technology for safer and more precise nuclear plant dismantlement

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As the need for technologies to cut and dismantle reactors and internal structures increases due to the end of the operational lifespan of nuclear power plants,…

New algorithm reveals hidden influences

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Getting to the heart of causality is central to understanding the world around us. What causes one variable—be it a biological species, a voting region, a…

Framework integrates mobile and remote sensing data for population maps

Ultra-thin film that absorbs nearly all electromagnetic waves could improve reliability of wireless communication

A conceptual diagram of the electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding material developed by the research team, along with the designed conductive pattern. Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) The…

Novel liquid acoustic sensor mimics whale melon to recognize voices in noisy environments

A self-filtering liquid acoustic sensor for voice recognition. Credit: Xun Zhao/ UCLA Jun Chen Research Group. In recent years, engineers have developed a wide range of increasingly sophisticated sensors for…

Graphene-enhanced 3D-printed concrete reduces carbon emissions by 31%

This visualisation shows layers of graphene used for membranes. Credit: University of Manchester Researchers from the University of Virginia have made significant strides in the rapidly advancing field of 3D-printed…

Hyperspectral image sensors help characterize polymers in electronic waste to improve recycling

Polymers and other materials move on a conveyor belt test track at speeds of up to one meter per second while beeing sequentially scanned by multiple sensors. Credit: Dr. Margret…

Research provides tools to help engineers adapt infrastructure

Soft robotic shorts could assist older adults and people with limited mobility while walking

Autonomous disaster response technology successfully applied to fire extinguishing system of a 3,200-ton vessel

The research team led by Principal Researcher Byungchang Jung of the KIMM has successfully conducted a sea trial test of its smart valve system technology by applying it to the…