Credit: CC0 Public Domain Imagine a task that used to take 11 minutes now taking less time than the blink of an eye. Couple that speed increase with 97% accuracy,…
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Avocado robot swings its way to unexplored treetops
The robot Avocado manoeuvres around branches in the treetops. Credit: Emanuele Aucone. It abseils from a height and swings around obstacles: Robot Avocado will one day maneuver through the canopy…
Using antineutrinos to surveil nuclear reactors
The proposed approach is promising for the prevention ofuncontrollable nuclear proliferation. Credit: Tokyo Tech Nuclear power constitutes an essential source of energy in many countries worldwide, including France, U.S., China,…
Improving soil health with aeration curing for sludge management
Infographic showing how aeration curing helps neutralize the alkaline nature of soil through carbon dioxide immobilization. Credit: Shinya Inazumi, SIT, Japan The construction industry is recognized for its high resource…
Spintronic boost for sizzling devices
Newswise — Spintronic devices are electronic devices that utilize the spin of electrons (an intrinsic form of angular momentum possessed by the electron) to achieve high-speed processing and low-cost data…
Developing a new method for remediation of contaminated wooden structures
Cyclodextrine gels as adsorber material enclose the toxic wood preservatives and completely encapsulate them. Credit: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft In Germany, there are about 3 million buildings that are contaminated with the toxic…
