DARPA is entering the first phase of its Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay program (POWER) which will seek to power an entire drone swarm – including its directed-energy weapons – using lasers. According to DARPA’s Read More
EtaVolt – a spin-off from Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) – has developed a device that can rejuvenate and extend the life of photovoltaic (PV) panels. Under harsh environmental conditions, solar panels quickly begin to Read More
Biodiesel offers a promising solution to the need for cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, but the high cost of biodiesel production and potential pollution from biomass sources have prevented its widespread use. Now, researchers at Read More
A research team at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a very safe, aqueous, rechargeable battery, advancing the possibility of commercializing the technology. Aqueous rechargeable batteries – which use low-cost and Read More
The formation of ice on wind turbine rotor blades causes a variety of problems, including rotational imbalance which leads to increased wear and tear. The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) and Read More
Researchers at EPFL’s Reconfigurable Robotics Lab (RRL) have designed a sensor that can simultaneously detect multiple stimuli – such as bending, stretching, compression, and temperature shifts – by using color. The new sensor shows promise Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has partnered with Avinxt to use AI robots to perform regular maintenance functions, such as de-icing and washing. The airline points out that the use of this technology will both reduce carbon Read More
A team of researchers led by Dr. Liang Yang – Lecturer in Marine Renewable Energy Systems at Cranfield University in England – has developed a concept that has the potential to drastically cut greenhouse gas Read More
Researchers from MIT, Inkbit – an the MIT spinout, and ETH Zurich have designed a 3D inkjet printing system that not only expands the range of materials available, but also demonstrates a much higher speed Read More
Researchers at TU Wien have been exploring different metallic alloys to find the most efficient thermoelectric material. Thermoelectric materials are capable of converting heat directly into electrical energy and vice versa, and have potential for Read More
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