Invention
Intended to further the progress of technology and keep up to date with the latest developments, usually by reporting articles that represent findings in the field of technology.
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SharkGuard electrical device reduces bycatch of endangered sharks
The gadget can drastically cut the number of sharks and stingrays caught accidentally on fishing lines.
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SuperGPS, an alternative positioning system with 10-centimeter accuracy
New navigation system is more robust and accurate than GPS, especially in urban settings.
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Stretchable battery packaging with moisture and gas barrier for wearable devices
New stretchable batteries can withstand stretching of more than 50%.
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Egg-based aerogel can cheaply remove microplastics from seawater
Egg whites can be transformed into a material capable of filtering water.
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New method efficiently converts sewage sludge to biogas
The advance could help communities lower their waste treatment costs while helping the environment.
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Transparent window coating can cool buildings without using energy
Reducing energy consumption would also be an effective way to reduce emissions.
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Smart windows could offer a low-energy, green alternative to Wi-Fi
New smart glass system uses sunlight to replace traditional Wi-Fi.
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Simple, reusable material could scrub carbon dioxide from power plant smokestacks
An easily synthesized chemical filter could stop greenhouse gases from reaching the atmosphere.
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Small domes on drone wing help it sense danger faster
Small domes on your soda's to-go cup lid may one day save a winged drone from a nosedive.
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Thin film accelerates plant growth by converting Sun’s UV light to red light
This technology has the potential to help address global food supply issues.
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Engineers design AI material that can learn behaviors over time
The material also adapts to changing external conditions.
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Researchers transform discarded face masks into Ethernet cable
This new green chemistry could be used to upcycle materials that would otherwise be thrown away.