1+ week, 4+ day ago   (209+ words) The system uses shape-memory alloys and magnetic latches to control folding. To lock and unlock folded configurations, the researchers integrated soft-magnetic pads with a low ferromagnetic transition temperature. These pads generate strong magnetic attraction to a nearby permanent magnet, stabilizing…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (753+ words) Researchers created a two-step pre-zincification method to replace lithium ions with zinc ions in batteries. A two-step process of removing lithium ions and replacing them with zinc ions in aqueous zinc-ion batteries can provide a practical solution to the issues…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (708+ words) NASA designed humanoid robots like Robonaut and Valkyrie to assist astronauts and perform space exploration tasks. Companies like Apptronik are developing humanoid robots to perform tedious manual labor in commercial industries. Artificial intelligence and improved sensors enable these robots to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (181+ words) The combined satellite system achieved horizontal accuracy under two centimeters in under five minutes. For more information, contact Bo Wang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This article first appeared…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (312+ words) USC researchers investigated whether tactile sensation is necessary for robotic hands to learn complex manipulation. The study found that the sequence of learning is more important than haptic information for robotic training. With the correct curriculum, a simulated hand can…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (735+ words) NASA's Thermal Protection Systems shield spacecraft from the intense heat of atmospheric reentry. Advances in heat shield materials have successfully enabled both NASA missions and private spaceflight. Former NASA official Lori Garver identifies reusable space transportation as a fundamental advancement....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) Tech Briefs is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary by sharing stories from its readers. Engineers credit the publication with inspiring career paths and offering solutions to complex design challenges. The testimonials showcase how technical articles bridged the gap between theory and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (478+ words) Princeton engineers built a motorless, durable soft robot using 3D printing and origami techniques. The robot combines a liquid crystal elastomer with embedded flexible electronic circuits. Targeted heating triggers the polymer hinges to bend and fold in pre-programmed ways. Princeton University,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (373+ words) Over fifty years, technology evolved from early microprocessors to global internet connectivity. Put computing power on a single chip, enabling digital control, automation, and modern electronics. Laid the technical and social foundations of the modern internet through packet switched networking....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (240+ words) The new process fabricates microstructures with sub-10-micron resolution and a 1:4 aspect ratio. The 3D-printed resonators reduce device footprint by up to 45 percent while maintaining performance. Performance-wise, the results are striking. By tuning the geometry — especially increasing metal thickness — the…...