
Tiny Batteries: 3-D Printing Could Lead to Miniaturized Medical Implants, Compact Electronics, Tiny Robots
Three-dimensional printing
can now be used to print
lithium-ion microbatteries
the size of a grain of sand.
The printed microbatteries
... > full story

Small Dam Construction to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions Is Causing Ecosystem Disruption
Researchers conclude in a
new report that a global
push for small hydropower
projects, supported by
various nations and also the
... > full story

Is There an Invisible Tug-of-War Behind Bad Hearts and Power Outages?
Researchers report the first
purely physical experimental
evidence that an invisible
and chaotic tug-of-war known
as a chimera state can occ ... > full story

Efficient and Inexpensive: Researchers Develop Catalyst Material for Fuel Cells
Efficient, robust and
economic catalyst materials
hold the key to achieving a
breakthrough in fuel cell
technology. Scientists have
... > full story
- Tiny Batteries: 3-D Printing Could Lead to Miniaturized Medical Implants, Compact Electronics, Tiny Robots
- Small Dam Construction to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions Is Causing Ecosystem Disruption
- Is There an Invisible Tug-of-War Behind Bad Hearts and Power Outages?
- Efficient and Inexpensive: Researchers Develop Catalyst Material for Fuel Cells
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Psychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein Involved in the Formation of Long-Term Memories
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Making Electric Vehicles Smaller and More Comfortable
June 17, 2013 The vehicle looks like an electric scooter and zooms by almost without a sound. Its driver masters tight corners first and then safely brakes to a halt. He doesn't need to put his feet on the ground ... > full story -
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Saving Energy in Subway Stations
June 17, 2013 As well as being the backbone of urban public transport systems, subways are also major consumers of energy. For example, the entire underground train network in Barcelona consumes around 63.1 ... > full story -
Unzipped Nanotubes Unlock Potential for Batteries
June 13, 2013 Graphene nanoribbons and tin oxide make an effective anode for lithium ion batteries, as discovered in early ... > full story -
Autonomous Energy-Scavenging Micro Devices Will Test Water Quality, Monitor Bridges, More
June 13, 2013 Researchers are using photonics in their quest to "bring the lab to the sample," developing sophisticated micro instruments that scavenge power from sunlight, body heat, or other sources, for uses ... > full story -
Greater Convenience and Safety for Wheelchair Users
June 13, 2013 With modern communication aids, users of electric powered wheelchairs can operate a PC and cellphone without human assistance. A new module is set to transform electric powered wheelchairs into ... > full story -
Repairing Turbines With the Help of Robots
June 13, 2013 Compressor and turbine blades are important components in aircraft engines and gas turbines. When they become damaged, it is often cheaper to repair them than to buy replacements. Now there is a new ... > full story -
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Deep Brain Stimulation Trial in Treatment-Resistant Obesity Links Weight Loss Trend to Metabolism Increase Programmed in Metabolic Chamber
June 13, 2013 A deep brain stimulation trial in treatment-resistant obesity linked a weight loss trend to a metabolism increase programmed in a metabolic chamber, according to a pilot ... > full story -
Filmmaking Magic With Polymers
June 12, 2013 Self-assembled copolymer block film is now being fabricated with intricately organized nanostructures, giving them multiple functions and flexibility on a macroscale level never before ... > full story
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