Energy efficiency of robots modeled along studies on ants and snakes
The nature is the main source of inspiration for each important project. The Georgia Tech University has received a grant from National Science Foundation...
Solar cells can be made thinner, lighter and cheaper
Solar cells are a key technology in the drive toward cleaner energy production. Unfortunately, solar technology is not yet economically competitive and the cost...
The nature of the electromagnetic field inside of nano-sized hotspots
The secrets behind the mysterious nano-sized electromagnetic “hotspots” that appear on metal surfaces under a light are finally being revealed with the help of...
A new MEMS device generates energy from low-frequency vibrations
Today’s wireless-sensor networks can do everything from supervising factory machinery to tracking environmental pollution to measuring the movement of buildings and bridges.
Working together, distributed...
CMOS Integrated Silicon Nanophotonics Developed by IBM
IBM has announced another breakthrough in its long term research goal to harness the low power consumption and incredible speed promised by optical computing.
Following...
Biodegradable robot-an environmentally friendly robot
Robots that decompose once they have reached the end of their mission could soon be deployed in the environment, thanks to a Research Project...
Climate Change and U.S. Agriculture Challenge
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, one challenge looms larger than most: climate change. Its effects are far-reaching, touching every corner...
Tesla Will Recycle Its Battery Packs Throughout Europe
Tesla Motors has launched a comprehensive strategy to recycle its industry-leading battery packs throughout Europe.
At the end of their long life, Tesla will recycle...
Silk Technology Offers Solutions for Medicine and Electronics
An ancient fiber could soon be spun into cutting edge technology. Recent discoveries and new processing techniques have shown that silk can offer innovative...
Invisibility Cloak Made of Glass
Could you imagine that a scientist at Michigan Technological University would be serious about building a working invisibility cloak? I suppose no, but that’s...