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Near-perfect performance in low-cost semiconductors Posted: 15 Mar 2019 12:55 PM PDT Researchers redefine what it means for low-cost semiconductors, called quantum dots, to be near-perfect and find that quantum dots meet quality standards set by more expensive alternatives. |
Seeing through a robot's eyes helps those with profound motor impairments Posted: 15 Mar 2019 12:54 PM PDT An interface system that uses augmented reality technology could help individuals with profound motor impairments operate a humanoid robot to feed themselves and perform routine personal care tasks such as scratching an itch and applying skin lotion. The web-based interface displays a 'robot's eye view' of surroundings to help users interact with the world through the machine. |
In this nematode species males are needed for reproduction but not their genes Posted: 14 Mar 2019 12:17 PM PDT In the Mesorhabditis belari roundworm, the sole purpose of males is to help females produce clones of themselves. |
Exotic 'second sound' phenomenon observed in pencil 'lead' Posted: 14 Mar 2019 12:16 PM PDT At relatively balmy temperatures, heat behaves like sound when moving through graphite, study reports. |
Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons Posted: 14 Mar 2019 12:16 PM PDT A potent chemogenetic system pairs an anti-smoking drug with specially engineered proteins to change neuron activity. The research tool could one day be used to treat conditions like epilepsy or pain. |
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