An ingredient from your face serum just gave scientists a new way to power smart devices.
Researchers at La Trobe University in Australia have developed a transparent, ultra-thin material using Hyaluronic acid, a compound more commonly found…
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Breakthrough acoustic shield cancels noise without airflow loss
A new innovation from Boston University’s Zhang Lab could reshape how we manage noise in the modern world.
Their latest development introduces a broadband acoustic silencer that blocks sound while maintaining airflow, making it ideal for…
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New curing concrete can reduce cracks, save 8 billion liters of water
The world’s first internal curing concrete additive has been launched in the UAE. Named CureAssure, Asian Paints’ new generation innovative self-curing liquid additive can eliminate the need for traditional external curing.
Engineered…
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Magneto-hydrodynamic behavior of magnetic nanofluids in mini-channel heat sinks for electronics cooling
Thermal management has become a crucial issue in system design and reliability in the age of highly efficient and compact electronic gadgets. Resistors, capacitors, MOSFETs, and IGBTs are among the increasingly dense arrays of microelectronic…
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Assessment of hybrid nanocomposite AFOs for pediatric cerebral palsy: mechanical, spectroscopic, and finite element analysis
This study involves the fabrication and characterization of composite materials made from PLA, MWCNTs, and Orthocryl (polymethyl acrylate resin) for use in AFOs. The materials were systematically prepared and combined through a lamination process…
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3D-printed optogenetic neural probe integrated with microfluidic tube for opsin/drug delivery
The comprehensive validation of the 3D-printed optogenetic neural probe integrated with a microfluidic tube demonstrates its suitability for in vivo applications, specifically for stimulating neuronal cells in the brain. The electrical, optical,…
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Development of several machine learning based models for determination of small molecule pharmaceutical solubility in binary solvents at different temperatures
To study how solvent composition, temperature, and mass fraction affect solubility of rivaroxaban, a clear and structured, multi-step approach was used. This systematic method allowed for a detailed analysis of each factor’s influence on…
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Sensing robot hand flicks, flinches, and grips like a human
Robots are picking up human instincts: sensing heat, pressure, and even the weight of objects.
A student team at USC Viterbi, working with assistant professor of computer science Daniel Seita, has built a robotic hand called the MOTIF…
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Breakthrough camouflage for soldiers copies plants, dodges enemy lasers
Scientists have developed a tunable multispectral compatible infrared camouflage device with the help of a type of phase change material.
Based on the infrared radiation characteristics of Rosaceae plants, the design aims to achieve…
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Jordan Foster Lands $183M Texas Dept. of Transportation Contracts
San Antonio-based Jordan Foster Construction has been awarded two Texas Department of Transportation contracts totaling $183.3 million to widen U.S. Highway 90 in Bexar County, home to San Antonio and improve State Highway 71 in Bastrop…
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