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Graphene quantum dots recycle carbon dioxide
Rather than release waste carbon dioxide into the atmosphere or bury it underground, graphene quantum dots may…
NASA look into the eye of the storm
All eight spacecraft of its latest Earth science mission are in good shape, NASA has confirmed. The Cyclone Global…
Virtual robot in a jar offers companionship
Get ready for a new kind of home companion robot. Gatebox. It is promoted as the world's virtual home robot with…
OEMs consider cross-border move in face of uncertainty
For OEMs that rely on the Maquiladora industry in Mexico, such as the automotive, electronics and medical device…
Pink diamonds create world’s smallest radio receiver
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have made the world's…
Exciton binding energy is the key for efficient solar cells
The golden ticket for successful solar cell technology is efficiency: the amount of sunlight a solar cell can…
Harvesting unused mechanical energy in the environment
A new concept in energy harvesting could capture energy that is currently mostly wasted due to its characteristic…
Ford drones driving driverless vehicles
Ford Motor is studying a system to use drones to help guide self-driving vehicles, including on off-road…
Animal-like robots for disaster response
In the not so distant future, first responders to a disaster zone may include four-legged, dog-like robots that can…
Electronics and multimaterial printer on Kickstarter
The 3D printer is an item that has been attracting makers for some years now. As time advances, along with…