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Agrivoltaics study reveals potential solution to land competition between agriculture and solar energy Can agriculture and solar energy work together instead of competing? A study led by Maddalena Curioni, Nikolas Galli, Giampaolo Manzolini and Maria Cristina Rulli, researchers in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Energy at the Politecnico di…

Embedded smart trackers boost security for radioactive shipments Every day, cancer patients visit medical facilities for treatments to lessen or alleviate the destructive illness. Treatments often include radioisotopes and other radioactive materials that target and destroy cancer cells effectively. Go to techxplore

NASA calibrates second shock-sensing probe for X-59 testing When you’re testing a cutting-edge NASA aircraft, you need specialized tools to conduct tests and capture data—but if those tools need maintenance, you need to wait until they’re fixed. Unless you have a backup. That’s why NASA recently calibrated a new shock-sensing probe to capture shock wave…

Eco-voxels: Researchers pioneer reconfigurable building blocks for Earth and off-world construction For centuries, innovations in structural materials have prioritized strength and durability—often at a steep environmental price. Today, the construction industry accounts for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with cement, steel, and concrete responsible for more than two-thirds of that total. As the…

What keeps alternating current in sync when large power generators go offline? In the future, Europe is to be dominantly powered by renewable energy. The expansion of wind and solar power capacity and the provision of sufficient power in winter are just two of the challenges that this presents. Go to techxplore

Scientists discover pioneering technique to accelerate accurate quantum measurements Researchers have developed a new way to speed up quantum measurements, a vital building block for the next generation of quantum technologies. Go to techxplore

‘Hyperadaptor’ alloy with stable properties stands strong across extreme temperatures A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has developed a new alloy that maintains its strength and ductility across extreme temperatures ranging from –196 °C to 600 °C. The findings, which have drawn attention from the aerospace and automotive industries, were…

Stainless steel strengthened: Twisting technique creates submicron ‘anti-crash wall’ A combined team of metallurgists, materials scientists and engineers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong University and the Georgia Institute of Technology has developed a way to make stainless steel more resistant to metal fatigue. In their study published in the journal Science, the group…

Researchers unveil nearly invisible brain-computer interface Georgia Tech researchers have developed an almost imperceptible microstructure brain sensor to be inserted into the minuscule spaces between hair follicles and slightly under the skin. The sensor offers high-fidelity signals and makes the continuous use of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) in everyday life possible. Go to techxplore

Taking the heat off: Smarter cooling technology tackles climate challenge EU researchers are developing a smarter system of sustainable cooling, replacing toxic refrigerants with safer, more efficient, and recyclable metals. Go to techxplore

Augmented reality improves carpentry ease and precision A system developed at EPFL uses augmented reality (AR) to help carpenters make extremely precise timber cuts without having to measure or mark up beams. Its hybrid approach stands to make digitally assisted technology affordable for small businesses, woodworkers and construction professionals in developing countries. Go to techxplore

Ultra-thin cooling solution for mobile devices unlocks slimmer, high-performance technology Scientists from Nagoya University in Japan have developed an innovative cooling device—an ultra-thin loop heat pipe—that significantly improves heat control for electronic components in smartphones and tablets. This breakthrough successfully manages heat levels generated during intensive smartphone usage, potentially enabling the development of even thinner…

Simultaneously burying broadband and electricity could save small towns big money When it comes to upgrading electrical and broadband infrastructure, new research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that a “dig once” approach is nearly 40% more cost effective than replacing them separately. Go to techxplore

Spray drying tech used in instant coffee applied to high-capacity battery production The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have jointly developed spray drying technology-based high-performance dry electrode manufacturing technology for the realization of high-capacity secondary batteries. The study is published in the Chemical Engineering Journal. Go to…

‘No-splash’ urinal design could prevent 1 million liters of urine spillage daily A urinal designed to avoid urine splashback on the user and the floor will improve sanitation, bathroom cleanliness, and user experience. Go to techxplore

Details on material composition now available for Germany’s entire building stock could promote sustainability The construction sector is one of the world’s biggest polluters. It is responsible for the enormous consumption of natural resources and the emission of large quantities of greenhouse gases. At the same time, it generates many tons of construction waste. If…

Rare crystal shape found to increase the strength of 3D-printed metal Andrew Iams saw something strange while looking through his electron microscope. He was examining a sliver of a new aluminum alloy at the atomic scale, searching for the key to its strength, when he noticed that the atoms were arranged in an extremely unusual…

Single-atom catalysts transform hydrogenation, improving food and fuel production A chemical reaction that’s vital to a range of commercial and industrial goods may soon be initiated more effectively and less expensively thanks to a collaboration that included Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers. Go to techxplore

Beyond welding: Researchers 3D-print a single complex structure containing two metals A team of Penn State researchers has used a new 3D-printing method to produce a complex metal build that was once only possible with welding: fusing two metals together into a single structure. Go to techxplore

Turning wastewater into a resource: Advanced filtration tackles water scarcity challenges With global water scarcity on the rise—impacting 38% of Europe’s population in 2019 alone—a novel approach is emerging to transform wastewater into a valuable resource. Water-smart industrial symbioses (WSISs) offer an innovative solution, fostering collaboration between industries and the water sector to recover and…

Forensic investigation of highway embankment collapse conducted to improve road infrastructure durability Roads and highways are the lifeline of a country. The United States has over 4 million miles of public roads, including the Interstate Highway System. It’s critical to prevent damage and maintain roads highways to support the longevity of the U.S.’s sprawling transportation…