TECHNOLOGY
Sorting Car Scraps Could Help Save Millions
Detailed sorting of scrap car parts could not only improve the recycling rate of alloys, but also save steelmakers millions of dollars and reduce their greenhouse emissions.
Quantum Communication Goes Intercontinental
Combining the Micius satellite’s capabilities with metropolitan quantum networks, Chinese scientists have securely transmitted images and video between China and Austria.
A Small Way To Make Quantum Dots Brighter
A team of researchers in South Korea have found that metallic nanostructures can improve the efficiency of quantum dot LEDs.
Blast Dental Plaque Away With Tiny Bubbles
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that a cavitating jet, which produces tiny bubbles in addition to shear force, is better at removing dental plaque than conventional water jets.
A Glue That’s Sticky Even Under Water
A team of Korean researchers have developed adhesives that allow for reversible binding when wet.
An Energy-Efficient Chip For Tiny Vision Systems
This novel video feature extractor uses 20 times less power than existing chips and could reduce the size of untethered vision systems down to the millimeter range.
Trace Metals Improve Fuel Cell Stability
Scientists in South Korea have used doped electrode materials with small amounts of metal to improve the chemical stability of fuel cells.
Fiber OLEDs Woven Into Knitted Clothes
A team of researchers in South Korea has fabricated fiber-based organic light-emitting diodes thinner than a human hair.
Identifying Bird Species With Just A Click
Building upon technology used to identify music, researchers have successfully classified ten bird species native to India based on their calls and songs.
