Mrigakshi Dixit

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Scientists 3D-print thermal insulation fibres from wheat straw

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Chi Zhou, shown with a mold that forms the panels on a specialized 3D printer, is pioneering an organic alternative of thermal insulation that is much more sustainable than traditional forms. Wheat straw could be used as a sustainable alternative to regulate temperatures in homes and commercial buildings, a new study says. The insulation in our homes and buildings has come at a hidden cost.
Abandoned coal mines can turn into solar energy farms

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Coal mines could be used to unlock a brighter, cleaner energy future. iStock Coal mines could be used to unlock a brighter, cleaner energy future. A new report by Global Energy Monitor reveals a major untapped opportunity in abandoned coal mines and those slated for closure this decade. These sites possess enough land to host solar power capacity equivalent to Germany’s annual electricity consumption. That’s a massive amount of clean energy, just waiting to be unlocked.
Cleaner, stronger cement recipes designed in record time by AI

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Researchers at PSI are using artificial intelligence and computational modelling to develop alternative formulations that should be more climate-friendly. Paul Scherrer Institute PSI/Markus Fischer Cement is crucial for modern infrastructure, but its manufacturing process releases much carbon, contributing heavily to environmental concerns. So, how do we make cement greener? One promising answer lies in changing the recipe.
Smart tiny 'seeds' grow carbon nanotubes to cool down small devices

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

A high magnification transmission electron micrograph showing a snapshot of time during the nucleation and growth of carbon nanotubes from catalytically active iron nanoparticles supported on aluminum oxide. Mostafa Bedewy People are increasingly drawn to electronics that are more compact and easier to use. Thanks to rapid advancements in nanotechnology, we’re seeing more and more possibilities for creating smaller devices.
Australian moth becomes first-known insect to use stars as GPS

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Turns out, these nocturnal moths combine stellar cues with Earth’s magnetic field to precisely locate a never-before-visited destination. The team put the moths to the test using flight simulators. For the experiment, they reportedly constructed a black-felt-lined arena, resembling a miniature planetarium, in the Snowy Mountains. Bogong moths were caught during their migration and carefully secured in the middle of this set-up.
Robots get brain-like navigation to run for days using 90% less power

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

QUT Centre for Robotics researchers have developed a new robot navigation system. Locational Encoding with Neuromorphic Systems (LENS) is set to transform how autonomous robots operate. At its core, LENS is inspired by the most efficient navigation system we know: the human brain. Interestingly, this brain-inspired system operates on less than 10% of the energy of conventional systems.
'Crazy' method seeds human cells in mice, may help organ transplants

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

A notable example is the “geep,” a goat-sheep chimera reported in 1984, which featured a goat’s head and a sheep’s woolly body. The usual method for creating chimeras involves transplanting pluripotent stem cells—cells with the potential to grow into diverse tissue types—from one species into the embryo of another. And now, as technology is advancing, researchers have been aiming to create human-animal chimeras. It could offer a window to study human tissue development like never before.
Honda stuns world with reusable rocket launch and landing in Japan

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Launch and landing test of experimental reusable rocket. Honda Honda’s name has long been tied to innovation on the ground, and it is famous for its powerful engines and automobiles. However, the company is now shifting gears, setting its sights on the competitive space domain. The Tokyo-based company has already made a bold move. In a surprising announcement yesterday, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
Utah's new Goblin-like lizard from the age of dinosaurs

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Artistic reconstruction of Bolg amondol, depicted raiding an oviraptorosaur dinosaur nest amidst the lush Kaiparowits Formation habitat. Cullen Townsend A raccoon-sized armored lizard has been identified through the fossilized remains found in Southern Utah. The discovery reveals a surprising diversity of large reptiles thriving right alongside the titans of the Late Cretaceous. The new species has been named Bolg amondol.
China claims its high-orbit laser communication tops Starlink speed

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

The results were impressive: the researchers saw a notable increase in signal strength. The researchers meticulously documented that the enhanced signal strength was not a fluke. It was validated repeatedly through “multiple experimental verifications.”Reportedly, a key benefit of this method is its reduction in errors during data transmission. This is directly reflected by the increase in the “chance of usable signals,” which soared from 72 percent to an impressive 91.1 percent.