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1 week ago | 
azonano.com | Laura Thomson
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute have created a novel method to extend the life of zinc-ion batteries, providing a more secure and environmentally friendly alternative for energy storage. Nature Communications reported the findings. A two-dimensional (2D) manganese-oxide/graphene superlattice that initiates a distinct lattice-wide strain mechanism was created by the researchers.
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azorobotics.com | Laura Thomson
According to a study published in NEJM AI, Mass General Brigham researchers collaborated with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a new AI tool that can search through previously collected CT scans and identify individuals with high coronary artery calcium (CAC) levels, which puts them at a higher risk for cardiovascular events.
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1 week ago | 
azosensors.com | Laura Thomson
In a recent study published in Smart Agricultural Technology, researchers from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, demonstrated that hyperspectral sensors, such as a spectroradiometer, can assist in measuring herbicide effectiveness, a crucial component of weed control that reduces herbicide resistance.
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azooptics.com | Laura Thomson
A group of researchers from the Institute of Experimental Physics at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), under the direction of Markus Koch, have, for the first time, monitored in real time the processes that led to the formation of a cluster from the combination of individual atoms. The study was published in Communications Chemistry. The scientists accomplished this by isolating magnesium atoms using superfluid helium and initiating the production process with a laser pulse.
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1 week ago | 
azomining.com | Laura Thomson |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a recent article in Nature Communications, researchers introduced an innovative, fully autonomous sensing platform based on triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) technology. This platform aims to offer a sustainable, maintenance-free solution capable of continuously monitoring wind speed, toxic gases, temperature, humidity, and pressure within underground mines, thereby significantly enhancing real-time environmental awareness and safety assurance.
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azomining.com | Laura Thomson |Simran Arora
Antimony is a shiny, silver-gray element with the atomic number 51. Its chemical symbol is Sb, which comes from its Latin name stibium. Due to its distinct physiochemical properties, antimony is utilized across several industries, including electronics, flame retardants, and batteries. Image Credit: historiasperiodicas/Shutterstock.comWith its growing importance in modern technologies, many countries have listed antimony as a critical mineral due to its limited supply.
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azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent article published in Nature highlighted the significant role of the abyssal seafloor in regulating the biogeochemical cycling of trace metals in the ocean. Researchers utilized field data and advanced modeling to comprehensively explore how sedimentary processes and particle interactions in deep-sea regions influence the distribution and behavior of key trace elements.
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azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Simran Arora
Agrivoltaics or agrophotovoltaics combines agriculture and solar energy production on the same piece of land. It involves installing solar panels above agricultural land to allow crops to grow underneath. This dual-use approach enables farmers to generate electricity while continuing to cultivate food.1Image Credit: Jacopo Landi/Shutterstock.comAgrivoltaic systems are typically mounted on elevated structures, providing enough space beneath for crop growth and the movement of farm machinery.
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2 weeks ago | 
azosensors.com | Laura Thomson
According to a study published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering, researchers from China's University of Electronic Science and Technology have created a stretchy bimodal contact lens (BCL) that can detect IOP and EM when the eyelids are closed. Eye health monitoring is about to undergo a radical change because of a new type of smart contact lens. This stretchy lens integrates movement and pressure sensing into a single, small, wireless device that can function even while the eyes are closed.
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2 weeks ago | 
azosensors.com | Laura Thomson
According to a study published in Science Robotics, scientists from the University of Cambridge and University College London (UCL) have developed a low-cost, durable, and highly sensitive robotic ‘skin’ that can be attached to robotic hands like a glove, allowing robots to detect information about their surroundings in a manner similar to humans. The researchers created the flexible, conductive skin, which is simple to make and can be melted down and reshaped into various complex shapes.
