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Team achieves 3D recognition of transparent objects in less than two seconds
What used to take 15 seconds now takes less than 2: Thanks to new single-shot technology, the goROBOT3D system, developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF, will be able to measure three-dimensional objects even more efficiently in future—even if they are transparent or... Read more
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Laser-induced graphene enables greener, flexible hybrid circuit manufacturing
Boise State University researchers have unveiled a cutting-edge approach to manufacturing flexible hybrid circuits—reducing costs, waste, and environmental impact. Their work leverages the properties of laser-induced graphene and was recently featured on the cover of Advanced Materials Technologies.... Read more
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Chain-of-Zoom framework enables extreme super-resolution zoom without retraining
A trio of AI researchers at KAIST AI, in Korea, has developed what they call a Chain-of-Zoom framework that allows the generation of extreme super-resolution imagery using existing super-resolution models without the need for retraining.... Read more
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Prepping for Q-Day: Physics-based encryption aims to secure data in the quantum computing era
In our hyper-connected world, we rely on encrypted communications every day—to shop online, digitally sign documents, make bank transactions, check our steps on fitness trackers.... Read more
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What is vibe coding? A computer scientist explains what it means to have AI write computer code
Whether you're streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is known as coding. Until recently, most computer code was written, at least originally, by human beings. But with... Read more
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New model evaluates efficiency of pistachio and walnut shells as low-carbon fuels
Researchers from the University of Nottingham and CSIRO Australia have developed a pioneering combined milling and combustion performance model to improve the selection of low-carbon fuels for power generation.... Read more
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Light-guided 3D printing method creates recyclable supports for complex designs
Hearing aids, mouth guards, dental implants, and other highly tailored structures are often products of 3D printing. These structures are typically made via vat photopolymerization—a form of 3D printing that uses patterns of light to shape and solidify a resin, one layer at a time.... Read more
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Energy raft foundation in Taipei shows efficient heating and cooling with ideal pipe layout
In response to rising energy demand and urban heat island effects in Taipei, an energy raft foundation was constructed beneath a 13-story residential building to provide energy-efficient indoor heating and cooling for the residents while acting as a structural support for the superstructure.... Read more
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New system allows machines to better recognize human facial expressions
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are helping machines become more emotionally aware using a new method that allows them to better recognize human facial expressions.... Read more
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Low-grade clay yields low-carbon concrete with 15% higher compressive strength and 41% less porosity
Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement, opening a potential new market in sustainable construction materials.... Read more
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Outdoor earthquake shake table contributes to greater structural safety
Research on one of the world's largest earthquake simulators has made buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure more earthquake-safe.... Read more
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Senior public servants think GenAI will boost productivity—but are worried about the risks
Many bold claims have been made about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its capacity to improve productivity and generate workplace efficiencies.... Read more
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'Not available in your region': What is a VPN and how can I use one safely?
"This video is not available in your location." It's a message familiar to many people trying to watch global content online. But beneath this frustration lies a deeper question—how do we navigate digital borders safely and ethically?... Read more
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AI can help cut down on waste, improve quality in dyed fabrics
A new study finds that machine learning can help reduce textile manufacturing waste by more accurately mapping how colors will change during the dyeing process.... Read more
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Why AI can't understand a flower the way humans do
Even with all its training and computer power, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool like ChatGPT can't represent the concept of a flower the way a human does, according to a new study.... Read more
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