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Technology9 May 2025

KIST leads next-generation energy storage technology with development of supercapacitor that overcomes limitations

A research team led by Dr. Bon-Cheol Ku and Dr. Seo Gyun Kim of the Carbon Composite Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Professor Yuanzhe Piao of Seoul National University (SNU) has developed a high-performance supercapacitor that is expected to become the next generation of energy storage devices. The technology developed by the researchers overcomes the limitations of existing supercapacitors by utilizing an innovative fiber structure composed of single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the conductive ...

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Technology9 May 2025

Chip-scale polydimethylsiloxane acousto-optic phase modulator boosts higher-resolution plasmonic comb spectroscopy

High-resolution optical spectroscopy is an essential tool in quantum optics, chemical reaction analysis, and precision metrology, as it enables detailed investigation of quantum states, energy levels, spin states, and vibrational modes in atoms and molecules. However, conventional diffraction grating-based spectrometers are limited by their large and complex optical configurations and face fundamental challenges in achieving sub-MHz spectral resolution. As an alternative, direct frequency comb spectroscopy (DFCS) based on frequency combs has gained attention due to its potential for compact, high-resolution spectral ...

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Technology8 May 2025

This soft robot “thinks” with its legs

A research team from AMOLF in Amsterdam created a soft robot that walks, hops, and swims — all without a brain, electronics, or AI. Just soft tubes, air, and some clever physics. The study published this week in Science describes one of the fastest soft robots yet, and one of the simplest. It has no computer, no software, and no sensors. And still, it moves with surprising coordination and autonomy, simply because of its body and how it interacts with the world. So, what’s really driving it? Underneath the movement is a principle you’ve probably seen, though maybe overlooked. Think of those wobbly, ...

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Technology8 May 2025

Soft limbs of flexible tubes and air enable dynamic, autonomous robotic locomotion

Using only airflow and simple physical design – resulting in a structure that looks like a roadside “inflatable tube dancer” – researchers have developed soft robots that achieve coordinated, autonomous movement without relying on complex electronic controllers. In nature, animals often move with remarkable efficiency. They do this by seamlessly integrating the nervous system, body mechanics, and environmental interactions. This decentralized coordination allows animals to move efficiently without relying on constant direction from the brain. In contrast, most robots depend ...

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Technology8 May 2025

Researchers develop practical solution to reduce emissions and improve air quality from brick manufacturing in Bangladesh

Brick manufacturing is a central component of the economy in South Asia, but also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, as the practice releases carbon dioxide (CO₂), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and other contaminants into the environment. This coal-powered industry poses a serious threat to human health, agriculture, and the environment in low- and middle-income countries that lack the capacity to monitor and regulate these largely informal operations. As scientists continue to sound the alarm on the increasing dangers of fossil fuels, a new study by researchers at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), Stanford ...

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Technology8 May 2025

Is AI truly creative? Turns out creativity is in the eye of the beholder

What makes people think an AI system is creative? New research shows that it depends on how much they see of the creative act. The findings have implications for how we research and design creative AI systems, and they also raise fundamental questions about how we perceive creativity in other people. ‘AI is playing an increasingly large role in creative practice. Whether that means we should call it creative or not is a different question,’ says Niki Pennanen, the study’s lead author. Pennanen is researching AI systems at Aalto University and has a background in psychology. ...

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Technology8 May 2025

Enhanced DLP-based one-step 3D printing of multifunctional magnetic soft robot

In a research paper, scientists from the Tsinghua University proposed a novel enhanced Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing technology, capable of printing composite magnetic structures with different material sin a single step. Furthermore, a soft robot with a hard magnetic material-superparamagnetic material composite was designed and printed. The new research paper, published Feb. 26 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, introduces a soft robot based on DLP 3D printing technology, which presents extensive potential for the design and manufacturing of multifunctional soft robots. According to Wang, "various ...

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Technology8 May 2025

Database reveals vital ocean links to aid conservation

Scientists have launched an interactive global map to show the migratory patterns of more than 100 marine species in an effort to protect at-risk wildlife. New models were developed by The University of Queensland and Duke University scientists to be part of the Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean (MiCO) database which aims to bridge information gaps for policymakers and conservationists. Dr Lily Bentley from UQ’s Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science said the online tool was the first freely accessible global view of marine migratory connectivity. “Covering ...

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Technology8 May 2025

Robotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobility on land and in water

A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarkable efficiency. The study, published in IOP Publishing’s Bioinspiration and Biometrics, was inspired by mammals’ ability to move through water as well as on land. Existing amphibious robots are largely inspired by reptiles or insects, and often face limitations in agility, dynamics, and load capacity. Basing the amphibious robot on the swimming style of dogs allows for it to easily transition between land and water and overcome many ...

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Technology7 May 2025

Paper sensors and smartphone app monitor personal smoke exposure

An inexpensive paper sensor along with a smartphone-based reader developed by a Washington State University-led team can rapidly provide information on a person’s personal smoke exposure during wildfire season. The sensor can provide valuable information for firefighters and others to clarify just how much harmful pollution they might inhale during smoky conditions. The researchers, including from University of Washington and University of Georgia, report on their work in the journal, ACS Applied ...

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Technology7 May 2025

Vehicle age and driver assistance technologies in fatal crashes involving teen and middle-aged drivers

About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that older vehicles and those with fewer driver assistance technologies are associated with increased risk of driver death in fatal crashes; thus, teens should drive the safest vehicles available, not older family cars. The findings underscore the urgent need to ensure teens drive safer vehicles to protect their lives. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Jingzhen Yang, PhD, MPH, email ginger.yang@nationwidechildrens.org. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website ...

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Technology7 May 2025

Scientists map tongue’s sweet sensor, may lead to new ways to curb sugar cravings

NEW YORK — Our attraction to sugar has grown to an unhealthy level. The average person in the United States now consumes more than 100 pounds of the sweet stuff every year, up from 18 pounds in 1800. With new research published May 7, in Cell, Columbia University scientists have taken a major step toward dealing with this public health crisis. For the first time, they have mapped the 3-D structure of the human sweet taste receptor, the molecular machine that allows us to taste sweet things. This could lead to the discovery of new regulators of the receptor that would significantly alter our attraction to and appetite for sugar. "The ...

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Technology7 May 2025

New study tracks air pollution and CO₂ emissions across thousands of cities worldwide

For Embargo Release: May 7, 2025 at 5 am ET USA Media Contact: Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn.deckelbaum@gwu.edu New Study Tracks Air Pollution and CO₂ Emissions Across Thousands of Cities Worldwide WASHINGTON (May 7, 2025) - In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide emissions, providing comprehensive global analysis of urban environmental quality. The research led by George Washington University, in collaboration with scientists from Washington University in St. Louis and the University ...

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Technology7 May 2025

Vapour-deposited perovskite semiconductors power next generation circuits

A research team led by Professor Yong-Young Noh and Dr. Youjin Reo from the Department of Chemical Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has developed a groundbreaking technology poised to revolutionize next-generation displays and electronic devices. The project was a collaborative effort with Professors Ao Liu and Huihui Zhu from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), and the findings were published in Nature Electronics on April 28th. Every time we stream videos or play games on our smartphones, thousands of transistors operate tirelessly ...

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Technology6 May 2025

AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation, study finds

A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and policymakers to make better-informed decisions. A collaboration between a computer scientist, an ecologist and an international team of researchers, the review published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity examines the seven “global biodiversity knowledge shortfalls,” ...

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Technology6 May 2025

Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The hospitality industry can leverage the gender characteristics of service robots to influence customers’ decisions, according to new research from a team in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management. Service robots with characteristics typically associated with males may be more persuasive when interacting with women who have a low sense of power, according to the researchers. The team also found that “cute” features in the design of robots — such as big eyes and raised cheeks — may reduce the effect of portrayed robot gender on persuasiveness, as male and female ...

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Technology6 May 2025

Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality

Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers. A study by atmospheric scientists at the University of Leeds has revealed that the number of deaths could be significantly reduced, but only if there is a strong focus on reducing greenhouse gases and air pollutants. As well as finding that strong climate mitigation would result in large reductions in air quality mortality, the team has also discovered that it reduces the inequitable burden of air quality mortality in more deprived parts of Europe. Their findings are published today (6 May) in the journal Earth’s ...

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Technology6 May 2025

BMW Group and ESMT Berlin enter fourth year of Change Maker Fellowship to shape leadership for a digital future

Now in its fourth year, the successful partnership between BMW Group and ESMT Berlin continues to evolve. The BMW Group Change Maker Fellowships, launched in 2022, are being extended in 2025 to include ESMT’s full-time MBA and MSc programs alongside the global online MBA and will focus on shaping leadership for a digital future. For the upcoming academic year, eight fellowships will be offered: two fellowships for the full-time MBA program (January 2026 intake) two ...

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Technology6 May 2025

A new method for characterizing quantum gate errors

Researchers have developed a new protocol for benchmarking quantum gates, a critical step toward realizing the full potential of quantum computing and potentially accelerating progress toward fault-tolerant quantum computers. The new protocol, called deterministic benchmarking (DB), provides a more detailed and efficient method for identifying specific types of quantum noise and errors compared to widely used existing techniques. “Quantum computing is ultimately limited by how accurately we can implement gates — the basic operations of a quantum processor,” said Daniel Lidar, co-corresponding author of the study and ...

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Technology5 May 2025

A fully automated tool for species tree inference

A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego is making it easier for researchers from a broad range of backgrounds to understand how different species are evolutionarily related, and support the transformative biological and medical applications that rely on these species trees. The researchers developed a scalable, automated and user-friendly tool called ROADIES that allows scientists to infer species trees directly from raw genome data, with less reliance on the domain expertise and computational resources currently required. Species trees are critical ...

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Technology5 May 2025

Text-to-video AI blossoms with new metamorphic video capabilities

While text-to-video artificial intelligence models like OpenAI’s Sora are rapidly metamorphosing in front of our eyes, they have struggled to produce metamorphic videos. Simulating a tree sprouting or a flower blooming is harder for AI systems than generating other types of videos because it requires the knowledge of the physical world and can vary widely. But now, these models have taken an evolutionary step. Computer scientists at the University of Rochester, Peking University, University of California, Santa Cruz, and National University of Singapore ...

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Technology5 May 2025

Streaming culture creates new digital communities for film fans

In the Netflix hit-series Adolescence, young people's online lives and negative male role models are important themes. On the social media site Reddit, the series is being discussed extensively by ordinary streaming users, who not only relate to the show's artistic qualities and acting performances, but also the difficult themes. “The Adolescence discussions on Reddit are good examples of the types of discussion communities we see today on social media about TV series and films,” ...

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Technology5 May 2025

New tool harnesses the power of AI to bring gel electrophoresis analysis into the 21st century

University of Edinburgh scientists have harnessed the power of AI in a new tool that promises to speed up analysis of data from gel electrophoresis experiments. The technique is widely used across biological sciences to separate and analyse biomolecules and routinely used to inform on many biomolecule activities such as genomic manipulation, DNA supercoiling or evaluating the success or failure of assembly of a bionanostructure or artificial conjugate. The core principle of gel electrophoresis is simple: biomolecules are suspended within inset wells in a gel matrix, a voltage is ...

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Technology5 May 2025

Privacy-aware building automation

Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed a framework to enable decentralized artificial intelligence-based building automation with a focus on privacy. The system enables AI-powered devices like cameras and interfaces to cooperate directly, using a new form of device-to-device communication. In doing so, it eliminates the need for central servers and thus the need for centralized data retention, often seen as a potential security weak point and risk to private data. We live in an increasingly automated world. Cars, homes, factories ...

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Technology5 May 2025

ESMT Berlin becomes an innovation partner of the ECB for the digital euro

ESMT Berlin has been selected as a Pioneer Innovation Partner by the European Central Bank (ECB) to develop innovative functionalities related to the digital euro. As part of this collaboration, the business school will establish the Digital Euro Hub platform. Beyond simple consumer payments, the ECB initiative aims to explore the potential of the digital euro for businesses across industries and trade sectors. The newly created Digital Euro Hub will serve as a platform for simulating programmed payments with the digital euro and testing smart contracts. Companies interested in leveraging ...

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