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The demise of the internal combustion engine

The Ford Model T did not end the horse, but it did replace it as America’s primary means of transportation. Just as people still love and ride horses, so too will people love and ride […]

Developing a machine translation tool to help asylum seekers at the border

Imagine fleeing persecution at home, surviving a difficult journey, arriving in a new country to seek asylum, only to be turned away at the border because nobody speaks your language. This is the reality for […]

Developing driving simulations that look more life-like

Today’s driving simulators have a big problem: They don’t look realistic enough, particularly background objects, such as trees, and road markings. But researchers have developed a new way to create photorealistic images for simulators, paving […]

Toe-tapping test evaluates fall risk in Parkinson's patients

Out of every 200 people, three live with Parkinson’s disease. A progressive disorder that impacts the central nervous system and currently has no cure, Parkinson’s disease can cause mobility issues, increasing patients’ risk of falling.This […]

Researchers bring first underwater messaging app to smartphones

For millions of people who participate in activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving each year, hand signals are the only option for communicating safety and directional information underwater. While recreational divers may employ around […]

Creating a perfect trap for light

Whether in photosynthesis or in a photovoltaic system: If you want to use light efficiently, you have to absorb it as completely as possible. However, this is difficult if the absorption is to take place […]

Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit

According to the United Nations, less than a quarter of all U.S. electronic waste gets recycled. In 2021 alone, global e-waste surged at 57.5 million tons, and only 17.4% of that was recycled.This article was […]

Unlocking the secret to private messaging apps

Whether you’re sharing confidential information or swapping movie ideas with a friend, people are turning to private messaging apps that offer end-to-end encryption to protect the contents of their conversations.This article was originally published on […]

Six things Australia needs in its national EV strategy

At Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Summit recently, long-awaited discussions focused on EVs (electric vehicles), their stymied rollout and the introduction of measures—such as fuel efficiency standards—to encourage national uptake.This article was originally published on […]

Benefits of grid-forming inverters applied to solar photovoltaic energy systems

Toshiba Corporation has demonstrated the effectiveness of its grid-forming (GFM) inverter, which was developed to ensure the stability of microgrids. A microgrid is a type of distributed energy system that enables regional self-sufficiency for electric […]