SEM micrograph of vertically standing, flat micromirror array with an inset of magnified area. Credit: Hillmer et al. Light modulation via optical MEMS microshutter and micromirror arrays could provide huge …
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A type of beetle capable of regulating its body temperature in some of the hottest places on Earth is the centerpiece of new research with major potential implications for cooling …
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Schematic image of permanent magnet stellarator with plasma in yellow. Red and blue indicate permanent magnets with simplified coils surrounding the vessel. Credit: Coaxing Zhu Fusion power may be able …
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Rice University chemical engineering graduate student Siraj Sidhik holds a container of 2D perovskite “seeds” (left) and a smaller vial containing a solution of dissolved seeds that can be used …
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Photograph of the sheet-type piezoelectric system. Accurate biomonitoring is possible without being noticed; the ultrathin and soft sheet system realizes attachment of the device to the skin. Credit: Osaka University …
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This reactor turns wet waste into biocrude, which in turn feeds a refining step that turns biocrude into fuels for transportation. Credit: Andrea Starr | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Biocrude …
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Use of a novel electrolyte could allow advanced metal electrodes and higher voltages, boosting capacity and cycle life. Lithium-ion batteries have made possible the lightweight electronic devices whose portability we …
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Symbolic representation of the chemical formula of the new polymer. Credit: Anatoliy A. Vereshchagin Moreover, it is safer in terms of potential fire hazards and has a lower environmental impact. …
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