TECHNOLOGY
Giving Robots A Sense Of Touch
Researchers in South Korea have used silicon and carbon nanotubes to make tactile sensors that could serve as robot skin.
Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Sticks And Releases On Command
Scientists have developed a method to integrate nanostructured hydrogel fibers on an inorganic membrane to mimick the gecko's sticking and detaching mechanism.
2-In-1 Solar Charger Both Captures And Stores Energy
This integrated solar charger is fully charged after just two minutes in sunlight and can be used to power devices like mobile phones.
One Step Closer To A Flawless Lens
Researchers have demonstrated a scalable, cost-effective and reliable method to fabricate large-scale hyperlens arrays.
A Biosensor With Spider-Sense
Researchers in South Korea have developed a biosensor that has detection capability 20 times faster than existing ones.
Gold & Graphene Make Brain Probes More Sensitive
Researchers from South Korea have developed brain probes that are small, flexible and read signals clearly.
Nitrogen-Powered Battery Turns Air Into Energy
Researchers have developed a prototype battery powered by atmospheric nitrogen that kills two birds with one stone, simultaneously fixing nitrogen and storing energy.
Paper-Based Power Source Makes The Cut
Inspired by the art of paper-cutting, scientists have designed a light-weight, paper-based device that can harvest and store energy from body movements.
Heat Helps 4D Printed Materials Remember Their Shapes
Researchers have developed a new method that could save up to 90 percent of the time and materials used in 4D printing process.
