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No Stone Unturned: An Extensive Search for Cation Substitution in Lithium-ion Batteries

“Scientists demonstrate an inexpensive computational technique to screen for atomic substitutions in lithium-ion batteries to boost their capacity Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) power all of modern-day electronic devices. However, with the shift from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric counterparts, there is a …

Novel research revealing how a unique sponge “goes with the flow” could improve man-made structures

“Collaborative project including NYU Tandon researcher Maurizio Porfiri taps one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to reveal the water-bending skills of the Venus’ flower basket sponge. Insights could have implications for man-made craft and structures. The remarkable structural …

PlasticArm: Realizing the full potential of the Internet of Things

“Microprocessors have undergone an unbelievable period of transformation across just a few decades. The world’s first commercially produced processor was a modest 4-bit central processing unit (CPU) with 2,300 transistors. It was fabricated in 10µm process technology in …

Rapid Prototyping Curved Mirrors

“Sometimes one may require a non-planar mirror. Usually you can do that by turning and polishing a chunk of metal on a lathe until it is so smooth that the metal works like a mirror. Or you can achieve a …

Removing the lead hazard from perovskite solar cells

“Although a very promising solution for capturing solar energy, perovskite solar cells contain lead, which is toxic to the environment and a serious health hazard. EPFL scientists have now found a very elegant and efficient solution by adding a transparent …

Renesas Launches R-Car Gen3e With Up to 20 Percent Higher CPU Speed for Automotive Infotainment, Cockpit, and Digital Cluster Systems

“New SoCs Add 2GHz Speeds, Higher Application Integration, Increased Functional Safety for Entry- to Mid-Range Systems with Maximum Scalability and Software Re-Use from R-Car Gen3 Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today added a …

Researchers discover inorganic material with lowest thermal conductivity ever reported

“A collaborative research team, led by the University of Liverpool, has discovered a new inorganic material with the lowest thermal conductivity ever reported. This discovery paves the way for the development of new thermoelectric materials that will be critical for …

Running Faucet Alarm

“Detect running faucet using low powered i. MXRT1010 development board and Edge Impulse Studio. Overview Poor memory are only a few of the many unpleasant experiences that accompany old age and these problems can have far-reaching implications on the comfort …

Russia launches Nauka module to International Space Station

“Russia launched a long-delayed module for its segment of the International Space Station July 21, but that module reportedly suffered technical problems after reaching orbit. A Proton-M rocket lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 10:58 a.m. Eastern …

Sandia designs better batteries for grid-scale energy storage

“Sandia designs better batteries for grid-scale energy storage New molten sodium batteries operate at lower temperatures using low- cost materials Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have designed a new class of molten sodium batteries for grid-scale energy storage. The new …