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Scientists detect characteristics of the birth of a major challenge to harvesting fusion energy on Earth

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 01:13 PM PDT

Novel camera detects the birth of high-energy runaway electrons, which may lead to determining how to prevent damage caused by the highly energetic particles.

System trains drones to fly around obstacles at high speeds

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 12:34 PM PDT

A new algorithm helps drones find the fastest route around obstacles without crashing. The system could enable fast, nimble drones for time-critical operations such as search and rescue.

The movement of small water droplets is controlled by means of a magnet

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 11:31 AM PDT

A new study has presented and characterized the formation and properties of a superparamagnetic ring, which fits snugly around a drop of water due to liquid-liquid interaction, and allows the drops to be physically manipulated.

Researchers use artificial intelligence to unlock extreme weather mysteries

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 11:31 AM PDT

A new machine learning approach helps scientists understand why extreme precipitation days in the Midwest are becoming more frequent. It could also help scientists better predict how these and other extreme weather events will change in the future.

Dragonfly mission to Titan announces big science goals

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 11:30 AM PDT

The NASA Dragonfly mission will send a rotorcraft relocatable lander to the surface of Saturn's moon Titan in the mid-2030s; it will be the first mission to explore the surface of Titan.

Metamaterials research challenges fundamental limits in photonics

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 10:07 AM PDT

Researchers are proposing a new way to modulate both the absorptive and the refractive qualities of metamaterials in real time, and their findings open intriguing new opportunities to control, in time and space, the propagation and scattering of waves for applications in various areas of wave physics and engineering.

Researchers discover how to stick sensors to skin without adhesive

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 10:07 AM PDT

Imagine if you could attach something to your skin without needing glue. A biosensor, a watch, a communications device, a fashion accessory -- the possibilities are endless. Thanks to a discovery, that time could be closer than you think.

Researchers develop real-time lyric generation technology to inspire song writing

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 07:47 AM PDT

Music artists can find inspiration and new creative directions for their song writing with technology.

Speed and absorption key to optimizing new type of rechargeable battery

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 07:47 AM PDT

Rechargeable, lithium sulfur batteries are promising candidates to sustainably meet the world's energy demands, and a new study has put them one step closer to becoming readily available.

Natural language processing research: Signed languages

Posted: 09 Aug 2021 03:10 PM PDT

Advancements in natural language processing (NLP) enable computers to understand what humans say and help people communicate through tools like machine translation, voice-controlled assistants and chatbots.

Building blocks: New evidence-based system predicts element combination forming high entropy alloy

Posted: 05 Aug 2021 08:55 AM PDT

Building prediction models for high entropy alloys (HEAs) using material data is challenging, as datasets are often lacking or heavily biased. Now, researchers have developed a new evidence-based recommender system that determines various element combinations for potential HEAs.