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Carbon Nanotube Fibers Can Be Fully Recycled Without Losing Properties, Claims New Study
A recent breakthrough in material science has shown that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can now be fully recycled without any loss of their mechanical, electrical, or thermal properties. This innovation could revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as meta...
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New Study Reveals How Leaves' Resilience to Raindrops Might Help in Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Research published in Physical Review Fluids reveals how raindrops interact with leaves, protecting plants from damage and opening avenues for technological innovations. The study, led by Professor Sunghwan Jung of Cornell University, examined the mechanics of drop-leaf interactions using high-speed imaging and a plastic beam to simulate plant beha...
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UNSW Develops Miniature Sensor to Detect Nitrogen Dioxide with High Sensitivity
A team from UNSW Sydney has created a miniature, highly sensitive gas sensor that can detect nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) in real-time without needing external power. This sensor, using innovative 2D-printing technology, addresses common issues in gas detection, such as size and energy consumption. Its sensitivity to NO₂, combined with its ability to...
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World’s First Nuclear-Powered Diamond Battery Can Power Devices for Millennia
The world’s first nuclear-powered battery has been developed by researchers at the University of Bristol, offering an incredible lifespan of thousands of years. Using carbon-14, a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 5,730 years, embedded within a diamond structure, the battery generates energy without requiring motion or maintenance. Short-ra...
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Rise Of AI-Powered Tools Among Amazon Exec's Top 5 Predictions For 2025
A mission-driven workforce of tomorrow, energy efficiency driving innovation, and rise of AI-powered tools that accelerate fact-checking and debunk misinformation are among the top five tech predictions outlined by Amazon CTO Werner Vogels.
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Quantum Breakthrough Observed as Scientists Define Photon Shape for the First Time
In a major scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the shape of a single photon for the first time. The study reveals how photons interact with their surroundings and emit energy, providing new insights into quantum physics. This work opens avenues for innovations in nanophotonic technologies, such as improv...
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Saving Money And The Environment: Explore Energy Efficiency In Refrigerators
In a world striving for sustainability, choosing energy-efficient refrigerators is a key step toward a greener future. As technology evolves, explore innovative appliances that are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
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Oppo to Implement On-Device Mixture-of-Experts AI Architecture for Improved Battery Life
Oppo announced a new on-device artificial intelligence (AI) innovation on Wednesday. The consumer tech brand stated that it plans to implement mixture-of-experts (MoE) AI architecture to substantially reduce energy consumption, while also improving processing speed. The company highlighted that it collaborated with leading chipset manufacturers to ...
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India Advances Deep-Sea Mining With Varaha-3, Collecting Vital Polymetallic Nodules
The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has successfully conducted trials with the Varaha-3 seabed mining machine in the Andaman Sea, reaching depths of 1,193 metres. This innovative machine collected polymetallic nodules, rich in crucial metals such as nickel, cobalt, and copper, essential for renewable energy and electric vehicle indust...
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Indian Researchers Find a New Technique to Control Defects in MOF-Based Supercapacitors
Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a new laser-based method to precisely control defects in MOF-based supercapacitors. This technique significantly enhances energy storage performance without altering the MOF’s crystal structure. By adjusting laser power, scientists increased the electrode's...
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Reflect Orbital Plans to ‘Sell Sunlight’ at Night With the Help of Satellite Mirrors
A California-based start-up, Reflect Orbital, has announced an innovative plan that could significantly enhance global energy consumption by providing sunlight after sunset. The company, led by company's CEO Ben Nowack, plans to redirect sunlight onto Earth's solar panels during the night, effectively "selling sunlight" on demand. This innovative i...
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Chevron Announces Rs 8,300 Crore Investment In Karnataka, To Hire 600 Engineers
Global energy solutions leader Chevron on Friday announced to invest Rs 8,300 crore to set up its engineering and innovation centre of excellence (ENGINE) in Bengaluru.
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Adani Green's Innovative Projects Advancing India's Zero-Emission Goal: US Envoy
The United States' Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti today said the visit to Adani Group's Khavda Renewal Energy Facility in Gujarat was a learning experience on how the company is helping India advance towards its zero-emissions goals.
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Infrashakti Awards: Adani Green Energy CEO On How To Find Innovators
Many "pioneers" from nooks and corners of the country are coming up with innovative and brand new ideas, Adani Green Energy CEO Amit Singh said at the NDTV Infrashakti Awards today.
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Carbon Nanotube Fibers Can Be Fully Recycled Without Losing Properties, Claims New Study
A recent breakthrough in material science has shown that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can now be fully recycled without any loss of their mechanical, electrical, or thermal properties. This innovation could revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as meta...
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New Study Reveals How Leaves' Resilience to Raindrops Might Help in Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Research published in Physical Review Fluids reveals how raindrops interact with leaves, protecting plants from damage and opening avenues for technological innovations. The study, led by Professor Sunghwan Jung of Cornell University, examined the mechanics of drop-leaf interactions using high-speed imaging and a plastic beam to simulate plant beha...
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UNSW Develops Miniature Sensor to Detect Nitrogen Dioxide with High Sensitivity
A team from UNSW Sydney has created a miniature, highly sensitive gas sensor that can detect nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) in real-time without needing external power. This sensor, using innovative 2D-printing technology, addresses common issues in gas detection, such as size and energy consumption. Its sensitivity to NO₂, combined with its ability to...
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World’s First Nuclear-Powered Diamond Battery Can Power Devices for Millennia
The world’s first nuclear-powered battery has been developed by researchers at the University of Bristol, offering an incredible lifespan of thousands of years. Using carbon-14, a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 5,730 years, embedded within a diamond structure, the battery generates energy without requiring motion or maintenance. Short-ra...
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Rise Of AI-Powered Tools Among Amazon Exec's Top 5 Predictions For 2025
A mission-driven workforce of tomorrow, energy efficiency driving innovation, and rise of AI-powered tools that accelerate fact-checking and debunk misinformation are among the top five tech predictions outlined by Amazon CTO Werner Vogels.
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Quantum Breakthrough Observed as Scientists Define Photon Shape for the First Time
In a major scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the shape of a single photon for the first time. The study reveals how photons interact with their surroundings and emit energy, providing new insights into quantum physics. This work opens avenues for innovations in nanophotonic technologies, such as improv...
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Saving Money And The Environment: Explore Energy Efficiency In Refrigerators
In a world striving for sustainability, choosing energy-efficient refrigerators is a key step toward a greener future. As technology evolves, explore innovative appliances that are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
-
Oppo to Implement On-Device Mixture-of-Experts AI Architecture for Improved Battery Life
Oppo announced a new on-device artificial intelligence (AI) innovation on Wednesday. The consumer tech brand stated that it plans to implement mixture-of-experts (MoE) AI architecture to substantially reduce energy consumption, while also improving processing speed. The company highlighted that it collaborated with leading chipset manufacturers to ...
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India Advances Deep-Sea Mining With Varaha-3, Collecting Vital Polymetallic Nodules
The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has successfully conducted trials with the Varaha-3 seabed mining machine in the Andaman Sea, reaching depths of 1,193 metres. This innovative machine collected polymetallic nodules, rich in crucial metals such as nickel, cobalt, and copper, essential for renewable energy and electric vehicle indust...
-
Indian Researchers Find a New Technique to Control Defects in MOF-Based Supercapacitors
Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a new laser-based method to precisely control defects in MOF-based supercapacitors. This technique significantly enhances energy storage performance without altering the MOF’s crystal structure. By adjusting laser power, scientists increased the electrode's...
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Reflect Orbital Plans to ‘Sell Sunlight’ at Night With the Help of Satellite Mirrors
A California-based start-up, Reflect Orbital, has announced an innovative plan that could significantly enhance global energy consumption by providing sunlight after sunset. The company, led by company's CEO Ben Nowack, plans to redirect sunlight onto Earth's solar panels during the night, effectively "selling sunlight" on demand. This innovative i...
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Chevron Announces Rs 8,300 Crore Investment In Karnataka, To Hire 600 Engineers
Global energy solutions leader Chevron on Friday announced to invest Rs 8,300 crore to set up its engineering and innovation centre of excellence (ENGINE) in Bengaluru.
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Adani Green's Innovative Projects Advancing India's Zero-Emission Goal: US Envoy
The United States' Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti today said the visit to Adani Group's Khavda Renewal Energy Facility in Gujarat was a learning experience on how the company is helping India advance towards its zero-emissions goals.
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Infrashakti Awards: Adani Green Energy CEO On How To Find Innovators
Many "pioneers" from nooks and corners of the country are coming up with innovative and brand new ideas, Adani Green Energy CEO Amit Singh said at the NDTV Infrashakti Awards today.
