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Scientists achieve massive breakthrough on an alternative to lithium-ion batteries — why this significant advancement matters

"This is a significant breakthrough." Scientists achieve massive breakthrough on an alternative to lithium-ion batteries — ...
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Soft robotic hand 'sees' around corners to achieve human-like touch

To reliably complete household chores, assemble products and tackle other manual tasks, robots should be able to adapt their ...
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Engineer's startup makes energy breakthrough using surprising material: 'This is what we need today'

Tunisian startup Bioheat is transforming olive waste into valuable clean energy briquettes. These briquettes help curb deforestation while serving as a sustainable alternative to imported fuel, Tech ...
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Researchers make incredible energy breakthrough using 'liquid air': 'We believe our findings justify the continued exploration'

Renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, provide alternatives to dirty energy, and their increased use has sparked research. One team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Norwegian ...
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Ultra-small, high-performance electronics grown directly on 2D semiconductors

In recent years, electronics engineers have been trying to identify semiconducting materials that could substitute for ...
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Scientists make key breakthrough that could revolutionize solar panels: 'Improve their uniformity and performance'

The key to long-lasting perovskite solar cells is reportedly being unlocked through dip-and-swish testing in China. A video clip shared by Tech Xplore shows a solar cell being picked up with tweezers ...