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High-capacity Li-metal Battery with Improved Performance and Stability

While the current Li-ion batteries generate energy by taking Li-ions in and out of the graphite anode based on the intercalation mechanism, the Li-metal battery does not rely on this bulky and heavy graphite but uses metallic Li itself as the anode. As the Li-metal shows 10 times higher theoretical capacity (3,860 mAh/g) than graphite (372 mAh/g), it has steadily gained much attention from areas that need high-capacity batteries, such as electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Handy Extra Limb Powered by Compressed Air

Mechanical engineers have built a handy extra limb able to grasp objects and go, powered only by compressed air. It's one of several ideas they've implemented with a textile-based energy harvesting system.

100% of New Cars to be Zero Emission in California by 2035

The California Air Resources Board approved Advanced Clean Cars II rule that sets California on a path to rapidly growing the zero-emission car, pickup truck and SUV market to deliver cleaner air and massive reductions in climate-warming pollution.

Artificial Intelligence Model Can Detect Parkinson's From Breathing

Parkinson's disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose as it relies primarily on the appearance of motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness, but these symptoms often appear several years after the disease onset. Now scientists have developed an artificial intelligence model that can detect Parkinson's just from reading a person's breathing patterns.

A New Concept for Low Cost Batteries

Made from inexpensive, abundant materials, an aluminum-sulfur battery could provide low-cost backup storage for renewable energy sources.

NASA's Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first clear evidence for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet outside the solar system. This observation of a gas giant planet orbiting a Sun-like star 700 light-years away provides important insights into the composition and formation of the planet.

Corsair Reveals Bendable Gaming Monitor

Corsair has created a flagship bendable gaming monitor in close partnership with LG Display with the ability for enthusiasts to manually adjust the curvature of its 45in 21:9 aspect ratio panel.

Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology

Nedstack makes hydrogen proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems for stationary energy storage power plants and maritime applications.

NASA Schedules SwRI-led PUNCH Mission to Launch in 2025

More than 60 engineers and scientists are gathered at Southwest Research Institute to kick off the launch vehicle collaboration for NASA's Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission. PUNCH, which will study the inception of the solar wind, has secured its ride into Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, sharing a ride into space with NASA's Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Re-ionization, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) mission.

Robots to Improve On-the-Job Safety for Retail Workers

For as long as robots have existed, the fear of machines ousting humans for their jobs has persisted. But for this research project engineers are deploying robots to help workers keep their jobs — by saving them from potential slips, falls and workplace hazards.

Hydrogen Powered Trains Enter Passenger Service in Germany

The world's first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, is now used on the world premiere 100% hydrogen train route, in passenger operation. This regional train only emits steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise.

Saralon

Saralon is an early-stage supplier of inks for printed electronics. This includes conductive, electroluminescent, electrochromic, adhesive, battery, sensors, heating element, and insulating inks. At LOPEC 2022 it has launched a copper conductive ink, curable in air. IDTechEx caught up with CEO Moazzam Ali to find out about the latest developments.

Using Artificial Intelligence for Early Autism Disorder Detection

Could artificial intelligence be used to assist with the early detection of autism spectrum disorder? That's a question researchers are trying to answer. But they're taking an unusual tack.

Flat Wooden 3D Printed Shapes Programmed to Morph into 3D Shapes

Wooden objects are usually made by sawing, carving, bending or pressing. Today, scientists describe how flat wooden shapes extruded by a 3D printer can be programmed to self-morph into complex 3D shapes. In the future, this technique could be used to make furniture or other wooden products that could be shipped flat to a destination and then dried to form the desired final shape.

ST Engineering: Autonomous Bus Leaders in Singapore

ST Engineering has been working on autonomous technologies for midibuses and city buses. It is partnered with Chinese bus manufacturer BYD and was the first company to begin commercial trials with paying customers.

Wind Turbine Blades Could Someday be Recycled into Sweet Treats

Wind power is an increasingly popular form of renewable energy. However, when it's time to replace the huge turbine blades that convert wind into electricity, disposal is a problem. Now, scientists report a new composite resin suitable for making these behemoths that could later be recycled into new turbine blades or a variety of other products, including countertops, car taillights, diapers and even gummy bears.

Sensor Could Help Patients Stay on Top of Their Meds

Lithium can alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression — if taken in just the right amount. Too little won't work, while too much can bring on dangerous side effects. To precisely monitor the amount of this medication in the body, patients must undergo invasive blood tests. But now, scientists report the invention of a tiny sensor that detects lithium levels from sweat on the surface of a fingertip in as little as 30 seconds, without a trip to the clinic.

Sustainable Marine Engages Canadian Specialists

Sustainable Marine has engaged a series of Canadian specialists to further support its environmental monitoring efforts, regarded as one of the most ambitious and advanced ever delivered in the tidal energy sector.

CorPower Ocean's C4 Wave Energy Converter Completes Dry Test

CorPower Ocean's first commercial scale C4 Wave Energy Converter has completed a rigorous one-year on-land testing program, following a final 'Ironman' endurance exercise.

Octopus Energy Renewables Fund Makes First Investment

Octopus Energy Group launches its new renewables fund Octopus Energy Development Partnership. It comes as the fund makes its debut investment in renewables developer Exagen to build new green energy and rapidly grow the UK's energy storage capacity.