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4 weeks ago | 
azorobotics.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Lily Ramsey
Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMA recent article in MIT News highlighted how a United States (U.S.) Air Force engineers developed AI-driven, drone-based systems that use deep learning (DL) and hyperspectral imaging to identify airfield damage and locate unexploded munitions. The research centered on automating remote airfield assessments to minimize risks to personnel and improve detection accuracy.
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1 month ago | 
azocleantech.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Laura Thomson
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent article published in the Environmental Research Letters highlighted how artisanal gold mining had rapidly destroyed peatlands, a crucial below-ground carbon stock, leading to significant emissions. Landsat data revealed over 550 ha lost, with peatland mining accelerating and projected to reach 25% of total mining by 2027. This surge threatened 10,000 ha of peatlands and up to 14.5 teragrams of carbon (TgC), posing an existential risk.
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1 month ago | 
azorobotics.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Bethan Davies
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesResearchers have developed a groundbreaking sensorized robotic hand that integrates high-density tactile sensing, dexterous soft fingers, and AI-driven feedback for advanced manipulation and human-robot interaction. Addressing Limitations in Robotic DexterityFor years, robotic hands have struggled with dexterity and adaptability.
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1 month ago | 
azomining.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Laura Thomson
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent article in Nano-Micro Small demonstrated a scalable method for synthesizing graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets from carbonized polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fibers, thus reducing dependence on mined graphite. Traditional GO nanosheets were obtained using a nitric acid exfoliation route, exhibiting a distinct shape compared to commercial GO. The proposed method achieved monolayer GO exfoliation using a 5% nitric acid solution, yielding 200 mg per gram of fiber.
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1 month ago | 
azomining.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Laura Thomson
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent article in Nature Communications described a polymetallic nodule collector trial at 4500 m depth. A gravity current formed behind the collector, channeling sediment downslope, while bottom currents dispersed particles up to 4.5 km. Suspended particle concentrations near mining lanes were significantly higher but decreased with time and distance.
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1 month ago | 
azobuild.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Bethan Davies
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesIn a recent study, researchers unveiled a breakthrough self-sensing steel fiber-reinforced polymer composite bar (SFCB) that enhances damage control, self-monitoring, and structural reinforcement using distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS). This innovative material integrates damage assessment directly into reinforcement, providing real-time monitoring and improved structural performance.
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1 month ago | 
azorobotics.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Bethan Davies
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesA new study highlights the importance of human-like driving behaviors in autonomous electric vehicles (AEVs) for safer and more efficient integration into mixed traffic. The researchers emphasize that aligning AEV behavior with human expectations enhances trust and coordination on the road.
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1 month ago | 
azom.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Bethan Davies
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesA recent study published in Advanced Functional Materials explores a novel method for functionalizing glass using ultrasonication of aryl diazonium salts. Study: Sonochemical Functionalization of Glass. Image Credit: Rohane Hamilton/ Shutterstock.comThis technique not only eliminates the need for toxic chemicals but also forms stable silicon-oxygen–carbon (Si–O–C) bonds, enhancing resistance to hydrolysis.
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1 month ago | 
azocleantech.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Laura Thomson
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a paper published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, researchers surveyed 116 professionals working at the intersection of large-scale wind and solar (LSWS) energy and biodiversity protection in the United States (US). They found that while practitioners perceived these developments to impact biodiversity negatively, the effects were considered less severe than those from fossil fuels and agriculture.
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1 month ago | 
azomining.com | Silpaja Chandrasekar |Laura Thomson
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent article in Scientific Reports examined airflow temperature patterns during ultra-deep shaft construction using Newton’s law of cooling, the first law of thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics. The study introduced the equilibrium enthalpy interface theory, derived critical conditions for temperature changes, and validated the findings through numerical simulations.
