Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) are gaining traction as a next-generation technology to complement the widely used lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). NIBs offer clear advantages versus LIBs in terms of sustainability and cost, as they rely on sodium—an…
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Understanding the physics at the anode of sodium-ion batteries
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China hosts world’s largest ‘Quidditch’ drone soccer championship
The Ablefly National Drone Soccer Championship Finals concluded on Sunday in Chengdu, marking a milestone for both competitive sports and the low-altitude economy.
The event brought together more than 10,000 participants, making it the…
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New tech turns military aircraft scrap into high-performance drones
An advanced-materials startup in the UK has raised USD 8.8 million to accelerate the regeneration of high-value composite materials, including those recovered from Eurofighter Typhoons, drones and rotorcraft.
Bristol- and Luxembourg-based…
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Clune Construction Unveils New Logo as Brand Refresh Tied to Regional Expansion
Clune Construction has launched a new logo as part of what the Chicago-based contractor calls a “brand refresh” to reinforce its company values amid regional business expansion.
In a sponsored editorial in Crain’s Chicago Business, the…
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Asteroid samples show amino acids can form in radioactive space
A new study offers a look at how the building blocks of life might have originated in the cosmos.
Penn State scientists suggest that the amino acids found on the asteroid Bennu did not require warm, liquid water to form, as previously…
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Low-temperature, sinterless silica glass developed using 3D printing techniques
A research team has used advanced 3D printing techniques to develop low-temperature, “sinterless” silica glass. They converted 3D-printed objects into silica glass structures at significantly lower temperatures than traditional sintering,…
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Infusing asphalt with plastic could help roads last longer and resist cracking under heat
Globally, more than 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year, and less than 10% is recycled. Much of the rest ends up burned, buried or drifting through waterways, a problem that’s only getting worse.
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Lasers scan chemicals in 200-year-old Darwin jars, 95% accurate
Lasers are now helping scientists peer inside some of the world’s most fragile scientific treasures without ever opening them.
Researchers have developed a laser-based scanning technique that can identify the preservation fluids inside…
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Sunlight and liquid metal produce clean hydrogen from seawater with new 'harvest' method
Researchers have created a process using liquid metals, powered by sunlight, that can produce clean hydrogen from both freshwater and seawater. The method allows researchers to “harvest” hydrogen molecules from water while also avoiding many of…
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11 reasons robots struggle to scale in high-mix manufacturing
High-mix manufacturing poses many challenges for robotic automation. We have seen many impressive demonstrations of robotic automation in high-mix applications over the last 10 years. Often these demonstrations are at technology readiness level…
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