TECHNOLOGY
Tracking Robots On The Move
Using an improved disturbance observer algorithm, scientists in China have achieved better tracking of self-balancing mobile robots.
Measures To Make 3D Printers Safer
Scientists recommend using 3D printers in a HEPA-filtered enclosure to reduce the impact of nanoparticle emissions.
Upcycling Brewery Waste For Eco-Friendly Beer
Scientists in Singapore have devised a method to turn brewery waste into a nutritious liquid that can be used to grow brewer's yeast.
Light-Emitting Fibers For Wearable Displays
Scientists in Korea have developed a method to create light-emitting fabric that can be used in wearable displays.
Super Steel For Aerospace And Defense Applications
Scientists from Hong Kong, Beijing and Taiwan have developed a low-cost 'super steel' that overcomes the strength-ductility trade off in conventional metallic materials.
Electricity Generation With A Twist
By twisting carbon nanotubes into highly elastic supercoiled structures, scientists have created yarns that generate electricity when stretched or twisted.
Perovskite LEDs For A Brighter Future
Using a method known as chemical vapor deposition, scientists in Japan have created perovskite-based LEDs that may one day replace conventional LED lights.
Cambricon Raises US$100 Million In Series A Funding
Cambricon, a China-based artificial intelligence chipmaker, has joined the ranks of tech unicorns with its recent round of series A funding.
Magnets Turn Viruses Into Bacteria-Killers
A team of international scientists has used phage-enhanced nanoparticles to kill bacteria that pollute water treatment systems.
