Technology

The construction industry is facing a significant challenge as the world’s population continues to grow – the need to use fewer resources and transition to sustainable materials. In response, scientists from the Universities of Stuttgart and Freiburg have embarked on a groundbreaking project to develop innovative methods and materials for construction. Collaborating on the construction
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RoboÉireann, the robot soccer team representing Maynooth University in Ireland, has emerged as the Challenge Shield winners in the prestigious RoboCup 2023 Standard Platform League. This international robotics competition took place in Bordeaux, France. By securing an impressive score of 67-2 across nine matches, RoboÉireann successfully overcame tough competition from teams hailing from Germany, the
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Scientists have made a breakthrough in the field of single atom catalysis, with the potential to significantly reduce the emission of unburned methane from natural-gas engine exhaust. Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas, trapping heat at a rate 25 times higher than carbon dioxide. The researchers from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator
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Rice University engineers have made a significant breakthrough in clean energy by developing a device that can efficiently convert sunlight into hydrogen. This innovative technology combines next-generation halide perovskite semiconductors with electrocatalysts in a single, durable, cost-effective, and scalable device. The device, called an integrated photoreactor, has the ability to serve as a platform for
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Researchers from the University of Maryland are employing deep learning, an AI technique, along with satellite imagery to identify unexploded munitions in Ukraine. The team has successfully mapped approximately 2.5 million artillery strike craters spanning a 500-mile area in the country’s agricultural regions. This data can be used by demining organizations to prioritize cleanup efforts
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In an effort to address hygiene concerns associated with touch-based interfaces, engineers have been exploring alternative ways to operate devices without physical contact. Touchscreens and other commonly used input methods are often laden with bacteria and germs, making touchless interfaces a more hygienic option. To advance this technology, researchers from the Dutch Organization for Applied
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