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Micropumps as a platform for understanding chemically propelled micromotors

“ICN2 researchers investigate micropumps as a window into self-propelled micromotors and beyond. In the paper published this September in Accounts of Chemical Research, lead author Dr María José Esplandiu explains how their findings are important not only to harnessing the …

New hyperbolic metamaterial fabricated by researchers at King’s College London

“A new type of hyperbolic metamaterial has been developed by researchers at King’s College London (KCL) allowing researchers have greater flexibility of manipulating light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Hyperbolic Metamaterials are artificial subwavelength-structured media that exhibit unusual optical properties …

New product: Raspberry PI 3 Model A+ on sale now at $25

“TL;DR: you can now get the 1.4GHz clock speed, 5GHz wireless networking and improved thermals of Raspberry Pi 3B+ in a smaller form factor, and at the smaller price of $25. Meet the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A …

On-device AI processing with the new Exynos 9 Series 9820

“Fourth-generation custom core and 2.0Gbps LTE Advanced Pro modem enables enriched mobile experiences including AR and VR applications Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced its latest premium application processor (AP), the Exynos …

Parker Solar Probe Breaks Record, Becomes Closest Spacecraft to Sun

“Parker Solar Probe now holds the record for closest approach to the Sun by a human-made object. The spacecraft passed the current record of 26.55 million miles from the Sun’s surface on Oct. 29, 2018, at about 1 …

Quantum ‘compass’ could allow navigation without relying on satellites

“The UK’s first quantum accelerometer for navigation has been demonstrated by a team from Imperial College London and M Squared. Most navigation today relies on a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), such as GPS, which sends and receives signals …

Researchers create first-of-its-kind composable storage platform for high-performance computing

“Large-scale, advanced high-performance computing, often called supercomputing, is essential to solving both complex and large questions. Everything from answering metaphysical queries about the origins of the universe to discovering cancer-fighting drugs to supporting high-speed streaming services, requires processing huge amounts …

Researchers Created Fake ‘Master’ Fingerprints to Unlock Smartphones

“It’s the same principle as a master key, but applied to biometric identification with a high rate of success. AI can generate fake fingerprints that work as master keys for smartphones that use biometric sensors. According to the researchers …

Scientists develop neural network for 3D printing of metal products

“The mathematical modeling for 3D printing requires a lot of machine time, in some cases calculations for manufacturing even a simple structure can take a week. In order to accelerate this process, the researchers of the Laboratory of Lightweight Materials …

Scientists improve smart phone battery life by up to 60-percent

“Scientists to improve battery life by minimizing power consumption of apps by 60-percent The solution integrates mobile computing with cloud computing Parts of apps that use too much power can be automatically offloaded to the cloud Computer scientists from Aston …