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Novel foldable pouch actuators improve soft rehabilitation glove design
A new design holds promise in clinical hand rehabilitation applications.
New battery design promises more energy and less environmental impact
It could significantly boost the range of electric vehicles.
Feng shui design: Enhancing hospital room benefits
Image-based online study shows no benefits, however, of virtual room designs incorporating the golden ratio.
UK to begin work on world’s largest telescope
The telescope will probe the furthest reaches of the cosmos.
New design for significantly more efficient solar cells
Decisive breakthrough for rapid energy transfer.
Hemispherical-shell-shaped solar cells harvest 66% more energy
The new solar cell design for absorption enhancement and improved angular coverage.
3D-printed reactor cores can boost solar fuel production efficiency
They can produce twice as much solar fuel with the same input of concentrated solar radiation.
Solar-powered bus stop reduces extreme heat by up to 20 degrees
It makes waiting times more comfortable and pleasant for the user during times of extreme heat.
Adding sugar significantly boosts flow battery capacity and longevity
Simple sugar boosts the peak power output of the battery by a remarkable 60%.
New computer memory could greatly improve performance and reduce energy use
It could both greatly reduce the energy demands of internet and communications technologies.
A self-charging electrical battery inspired by fish could help power space applications
Developing soft, self-charging, bio-inspired power sources for space applications.
Novel chemistry behind ultra-high power density batteries
It has potential to reach ultra-high power densities far beyond current lithium-ion technology.