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Lasers etch a ‘perfect’ solar energy absorber

“The University of Rochester research lab that recently used lasers to create unsinkable metallic structures has now demonstrated how the same technology could be used to create highly efficient solar power generators. In a paper in Light: Science & Applications, the …

Making sense of flexible sensor systems

“A team of researchers from Osaka University and Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research developed the world’s thinnest and lightest magnetic sensor matrix sheet system that visualizes the two-dimensional distribution of magnetism on various surfaces. Conventional magnetic …

Mathematicians Prove Universal Law of Turbulence

“By exploiting randomness, three mathematicians have proved an elegant law that underlies the chaotic motion of turbulent systems. Picture a calm river. Now picture a torrent of white water. What is the difference between the two? To mathematicians and physicists …

Mixing Quantum States Boosts Fiber Communications

“A new method could increase transmission of secure data. It’s difficult to send quantum information over the fiber-optic networks that carry most of the world’s data, but being able to would allow people to encrypt their messages with …

New electrode design may lead to more powerful batteries

“An MIT team has devised a lithium metal anode that could improve the longevity and energy density of future batteries. New research by engineers at MIT and elsewhere could lead to batteries that can pack more power per pound and …

New graphene amplifier has been able to unlock hidden frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum

“Researchers have created a unique device which will unlock the elusive terahertz wavelengths and make revolutionary new technologies possible. Terahertz waves (THz) sit between microwaves and infrared in the light frequency spectrum, but due to their low-energy scientists have been …

New quasi-particle discovered: the Pi-ton

“Actually they had been looking for something completely different, but they found a previously unknown quasi-particle: A bound state of two electrons, two holes and light. In physics, there are very different types of particles: Elementary particles are the fundamental …

OneWeb will launch 34 internet satellites today: Here’s how to watch it live

“This will be the second launch designed to assemble a constellation of 650 satellites. Nearly three dozen OneWeb internet satellites will ride to orbit atop a single rocket today (Feb. 6), and you can watch the liftoff live. A Soyuz …

PyPortal Pet Planter with Adafruit IO

“Build a smart planter with Adafruit PyPortal and CircuitPython. Monitor your plants vitals with Adafruit STEMMA Soil Sensor and plot moisture and temperature data. Use Adafruit IO to create a visual dashboard with gauges of your plants water levels.”

QeMotion - Motion Tracking for Every Headset!

“Overview: This device allows you to utilise your head movement to trigger events in basically any video game. It works by tracking the motion of your head (or headset it that regard) and triggering keyboard-presses for certain movements. So your …