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Wearable patch vibrates when it detects environmental hazards

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-wearable-patch-vibrates-environmental-hazards.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:40

Researchers have created a wearable patch that can detect hazards in the environment—such as dangerous gases or heavy metals in water—and then notify wearers by vibrating against their skin. The researchers have also extended the work to create an "e-skin"…

Tiny memory switches could shrink 5G and 6G radio-frequency chips

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-tiny-memory-5g-6g-radio.html

Published: July 24, 2026 12:41

Mobile phones today handle far more wireless signals and services than earlier generations. The same is true of the sophisticated equipment behind mobile networks, such as base stations, and emerging technologies such as self-driving cars. Inside these…

Has AI become too powerful to control?

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-powerful.html

Published: July 24, 2026 12:40

One of OpenAI's most advanced models broke out of a locked-down test and attacked another company's website—reviving fears that AI systems are slipping beyond their creators' control.

Get ready for mobile 'stores on wheels.' Research shows they can outperform traditional retail stores

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ready-mobile-wheels-outperform-traditional.html

Published: July 24, 2026 11:40

As retailers increasingly embrace artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and autonomous vehicles, a new retail model is beginning to emerge: mobile stores that drive directly to customers instead of waiting for customers to come to them.

A spider-inspired robotic boat could track and rescue people in water

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-spider-robotic-boat-track-people.html

Published: July 24, 2026 08:40

Rescue teams in coastal cities and towns often need to rescue people who are at risk of drowning. These operations often require emergency teams to locate and reach people in distress as quickly as possible, as even a short delay could have serious or even…

What the OpenAI-hugging face breach reveals about AI governance failures

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-openai-breach-reveals-ai-failures.html

Published: July 24, 2026 07:20

A series of recent AI security lapses—including the OpenAI–Hugging Face breach—is raising a fundamental question: Can tech companies safely govern the powerful AI systems they build, or is stronger outside oversight now essential?

Scientists demonstrate dual-use laser system for power beaming and counter-UAS operations

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-scientists-dual-laser-power-counter.html

Published: July 24, 2026 07:00

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists successfully demonstrated a dual-use laser system capable of wirelessly transmitting power over long distances and rapidly transitioning to defensive missions, advancing expeditionary energy and defense…

Kimi K3 intensifies pressure on Trump to confront Chinese AI competition

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-kimi-k3-pressure-trump-chinese.html

Published: July 24, 2026 04:36

U.S. President Donald Trump is under pressure to respond to the growing success of Chinese AI models that many companies prefer to the more powerful, but pricier, U.S. versions from Anthropic or OpenAI.

China has cracked down on AI companions: What can we learn from this?

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-china-ai-companions.html

Published: July 23, 2026 19:00

Since November 2022, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been rewriting billions of emails, student assignments, reports and breakup text messages. Alongside these mundane uses, we've seen a proliferation of chatbots as AI "companions".

Prototype device polarizes light with heat for denser optical signals

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-prototype-device-polarizes-denser-optical.html

Published: July 23, 2026 15:40

Researchers have found a way to speed up components that control light polarization in optical communication and computing. Polarization is a property of light that can carry additional information along with the primary signal, enabling higher data…

AI extracts hidden material rules from microscopic data to predict large-scale behavior

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-hidden-material-microscopic-large.html

Published: July 23, 2026 15:20

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed artificial intelligence (AI) methods that learn the large-scale behavior of complex materials from microscopic data. By automatically identifying a small number of hidden variables…

Ultraprecise battery scan maps nanoscale electrode thickness variations to improve EV fire safety

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ultraprecise-battery-scan-nanoscale-electrode.html

Published: July 23, 2026 15:00

A KAIST research team has developed a method capable of detecting minute variations in battery electrode thickness that can contribute to thermal runaway with a precision equivalent to approximately one ten-thousandth of the diameter of a human hair, all…

Rotating metamaterial units could enable long-range wave control beyond conventional limits

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-rotating-metamaterial-enable-range-conventional.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:40

A Seoul National University College of Engineering research team, led by Professor Joo Hwan Oh of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with Dr. Myung Hwan Bae of the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), has…

Quantum randomness helps neural network recognize troublesome handwritten digits

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-quantum-randomness-neural-network-troublesome.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:20

Quantum computing and AI are among the most rapidly developing modern technologies. AI, in the form of machine learning, has been deployed for decades to recommend movies and TV shows and make it easier to search for images. Over the past several years,…

Playful AI robots mirror toddlers' language-learning mistakes and recover

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-playful-ai-robots-mirror-toddlers.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:01

Do AI models understand the language that they produce? To help answer this question and elucidate the mechanisms of language acquisition more generally, researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) have created a virtual robot…

OpenAI says rogue AI models broke free from human control. Some see it as a 'warning shot'

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-openai-rogue-ai-broke-free.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:00

It is the kind of development once seen only in science fiction: An artificial intelligence system, trained to probe for digital vulnerabilities, breaks free of human control and acts on its own to hack another company.

A better future rather than faster robots: 'Sustainable Robotics' as a new academic field

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-future-faster-robots-sustainable-robotics.html

Published: July 23, 2026 13:40

Professor Sukho Song of the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at DGIST has proposed "Sustainability Robotics," a new academic field that evaluates robots not only in terms of their technical performance but also their contributions to…

A computer in a liquid: Hundreds of oscillating particles compute complex patterns

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-liquid-hundreds-oscillating-particles-complex.html

Published: July 23, 2026 13:40

Researchers at the Universities of Konstanz and Stuttgart have demonstrated a new approach to computation: a computer made from a few hundred microscopic particles oscillating in a liquid. Instead of processing information through carefully fabricated…

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-eu-google-billion-fine-play.html

Published: July 23, 2026 13:20

The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers towards its own…

Tracking ion movement in porous carbon electrodes to boost energy storage and water desalination

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-tracking-ion-movement-porous-carbon.html

Published: July 23, 2026 13:00

A new study by researchers from Leipzig University, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the University of Cambridge has revealed how ions move and exchange within complex porous carbon electrodes. These electrodes play a key role in high-performance…

Closed-loop AI framework could shorten clean energy materials development by years

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-loop-ai-framework-shorten-energy.html

Published: July 23, 2026 12:40

Developing the materials needed for cleaner energy technologies has traditionally been a slow and expensive process, often relying on years of trial and error. Now, researchers have outlined a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered framework that could…

For the birds: Parakeet co-designs its own perch

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-birds-parakeet-perch.html

Published: July 23, 2026 10:20

Shiso, a ring-necked parakeet, can't speak English, but she knows how to make her preferences known. She has screaming fights with the dogs and cats in her household, snorts for attention and food, and perches on her human to interact with her.

Larger than life: VR warps how people perceive their body size, study finds

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-larger-life-vr-warps-people.html

Published: July 23, 2026 08:40

A new study from the University of Toronto finds that people perceive their bodies as larger in virtual reality than in the physical world—and that effect doesn't end when the headset comes off.

US eyes offshore nuclear reactors

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-eyes-offshore-nuclear-reactors.html

Published: July 23, 2026 04:50

The United States on Wednesday announced it had created a "clear framework" for the eventual deployment of offshore nuclear reactors as part of the Trump administration's push to drastically ramp up atomic energy output.

AI catches up with humans to score 100% at top math contest

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-humans-score-math-contest.html

Published: July 23, 2026 04:20

A perfect score at the world's most prestigious math contest used to be the preserve of a handful of bright young minds each year, but for the first time, artificial intelligence has also earned a perfect score.

AI chatbots can be as effective as humans at emotional support—sometimes better

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-chatbots-effective-humans-emotional.html

Published: July 22, 2026 19:00

New research led by The University of Manchester in collaboration with Durham University has found that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT can match—and in some situations outperform—humans as a source of everyday emotional support. However, the advantage depends…

OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models going rogue. Here are some things to know

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-openai-blamed-hacking-event-ai.html

Published: July 22, 2026 15:20

ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it is still investigating the "unprecedented cyber incident" that led its artificial intelligence systems to break out of a testing environment and hack into another AI company.

Attitudes toward autonomous service robots at real-life events reveal social behaviors

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-attitudes-autonomous-robots-real-life.html

Published: July 22, 2026 14:40

When a robot offers you candy, it is hard not to be curious. In an experiment conducted by ethologists at ELTE, visitors at public events noticed an autonomous service robot more often than a human server, and the candy on the robot's tray disappeared…

Thwarting the hidden resume hacks that target AI hiring tools

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-thwarting-hidden-resume-hacks-ai.html

Published: July 22, 2026 14:20

In an increasingly competitive job market, some applicants are quietly trying to outsmart AI hiring tools. Now, new research focused on rooting out the practice of "prompt injection" shows how widespread this tactic is.

Review: Lexus ES vs Mercedes CLA, an electric luxury sedan comparison

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-lexus-es-mercedes-cla-electric.html

Published: July 22, 2026 13:40

The Lexus ES and Mercedes-Benz CLA are two luxury sedans you might be familiar with. The ES is Lexus' comfort-oriented midsize sedan, while the CLA is a relatively affordable entry point to getting a new Mercedes. Notably, both are redesigned for 2026 and…

Exploring a smarter way to build climate-resilient roads

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-exploring-smarter-climate-resilient-roads.html

Published: July 22, 2026 13:20

Every year from June to September, India experiences the monsoon season. While the visible heavy rainfall often takes the blame for many roads requiring repairs much sooner than expected, a far less visible yet critical force is at play long before the…

Machine learning accelerates search for longer-lasting materials for solar cells

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-machine-longer-materials-solar-cells.html

Published: July 22, 2026 13:00

Perovskite solar cells have gained considerable momentum in the search for cheaper, more efficient solar energy. However, the materials degrade over time, limiting their widespread commercial use. To overcome one of the biggest barriers to commercializing…

Elephant-inspired cement tiles cool buildings without electricity

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-elephant-cement-tiles-cool-electricity.html

Published: July 22, 2026 12:00

Inspired by the cracked, water-trapping skin of elephants, Penn researchers have developed a low-cost cement tile that cools buildings by capturing and slowly evaporating water—turning a structural flaw into a climate solution.

Graphics advances preserve stretched textures and cut shape-computation costs tenfold

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-graphics-advances-textures-tenfold.html

Published: July 22, 2026 11:20

Researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) presented two papers at SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles. One paper introduces new methods for texturing highly deformable surfaces, and the other proposes a faster, more precise way to compute…

Tracking a flight path to a green aviation future

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-tracking-flight-path-green-aviation.html

Published: July 22, 2026 10:00

Aviation is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of transport emissions—second only to road transport. It is also one of the world's hardest-to-decarbonize industries. Unlike conventional jet fuel, hydrogen…

Experienced captains vs. conventional AI: Setting a new course for autonomous ship navigation

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-experienced-captains-conventional-ai-autonomous.html

Published: July 22, 2026 08:00

Teaching an AI to navigate a ship is far more challenging than teaching it to drive a car. In busy waterways such as Japan's Seto Inland Sea, vessels must safely negotiate dense traffic, narrow channels, hundreds of islands and ever-changing conditions…

A once wary Hollywood slowly warms to AI

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-wary-hollywood-slowly-ai.html

Published: July 22, 2026 04:30

Once wary of artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now striking up partnerships with AI startups and weaving the technology into productions more openly—all while insisting the creative process itself will remain untouched.

Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-wreckage-pan-plane-today-safety.html

Published: July 22, 2026 04:20

Searchers have found the wreckage from a Pan Am flight that plunged into the ocean off Puerto Rico in 1952, an accident that killed 52 and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight.

Review investigates effects of automation on the mining industry in South Africa

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-effects-automation-industry-south-africa.html

Published: July 21, 2026 22:40

South Africa's mining industry risks increased inequality through the adoption of fourth industrial revolution technologies unless automation is matched by stronger governance and workforce support, according to a review published in the International…

Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-electricity-paid.html

Published: July 21, 2026 17:00

Imagine a perfect summer weekend day: a cloudless blue sky with a gentle breeze. Solar panels are at full capacity, wind turbines are turning offshore—and many people are out and about in gardens or parks. Electricity supply is high, but demand is low.

Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen plane

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-airbus-future-aisle-jet-hydrogen.html

Published: July 21, 2026 16:40

With its extended, foldable "wing of tomorrow" unveiled Tuesday at the Farnborough Airshow, Airbus is moving closer to the 2030 launch of its new single-aisle aircraft, Bruno Fichefeux, head of future programs at Airbus, told AFP.

Microsoft strikes deal for Mistral's AI computing power

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-microsoft-mistral-ai-power.html

Published: July 21, 2026 16:20

Microsoft on Tuesday sought to reassure European users with a "multi-billion-dollar" deal to rent AI infrastructure from Mistral, hoisting the French developer into the lucrative business of renting compute capacity.

Common plastic additive makes stretchable OLED displays brighter and more elastic

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-common-plastic-additive-stretchable-oled.html

Published: July 21, 2026 16:00

The same class of chemical additive that makes plastic wrap pliable and vinyl flooring soft could be the key to unlocking the next generation of wearable displays. Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago…

Green hydrogen with PEC electrolyzers: New insights into transport processes

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-green-hydrogen-pec-electrolyzers-insights.html

Published: July 21, 2026 16:00

One method of storing solar energy is to use PEC electrolyzers to produce hydrogen. However, scaling up this technology remains challenging. Now, a team at the HZB Institute for Solar Fuels has used 2D fluorescence imaging and particle velocimetry to…

Two million cars with anti-theft systems installed by dealers are at higher risk of theft

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-million-cars-anti-theft-dealers.html

Published: July 21, 2026 15:00

At least 2.2 million cars on the road today are vulnerable to an attack that allows thieves to lock and unlock doors and immobilize vehicle engines remotely via a Bluetooth connection, computer scientists at the University of California San Diego have…

Deep-sea sponge geometry strengthens metamaterials and suppresses flow-driven vibrations

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-deep-sea-sponge-geometry-metamaterials.html

Published: July 21, 2026 13:40

Along the vast ocean floor lives a species of glass sponge known as Venus' flower basket. Though delicate-looking, its exterior belies an exceptionally strong, lightweight skeleton that has intrigued scientists for the past 185 years.

AI detects 'personalities' of individual 3D printers to cut manufacturing errors

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-personalities-individual-3d-printers.html

Published: July 21, 2026 13:20

Imagine buying three identical 3D printers. Despite being the same brand, the same model and even having similar serial numbers, each machine may behave slightly differently. Over time and at scale, these differences can accumulate into significant…

AI tech proactively prevents subway door entrapment accidents

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-tech-proactively-subway-door.html

Published: July 21, 2026 13:00

A research team led by Professor Jo Woon Chong of the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), in collaboration with researchers from KAIST and Texas Tech University in the United States, has developed the…

Open-source XR turns webtoons into 3D comics readers can explore in physical rooms

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-source-xr-webtoons-3d-comics.html

Published: July 21, 2026 12:40

Webtoons are coming to life in the physical world, ushering in a new era in which comics are not merely viewed but experienced. A KAIST research team has developed the world's first next-generation extended reality (XR) comics platform that enables a wide…

Ultra-robust acoustic chip can handle 12 times more power for 6G and satellite links

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ultra-robust-acoustic-chip-power.html

Published: July 21, 2026 12:00

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a novel chip architecture that enables the miniature acoustic devices inside smartphones to withstand more than 12 times higher power loads while maintaining cooler,…

From molecules to networks, siibra integrates brain data into a unified atlas

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-molecules-networks-siibra-brain-atlas.html

Published: July 21, 2026 11:20

In the current issue of the journal Nature Methods, siibra is introduced as a software suite that integrates data from different multimodal sources into a comprehensive atlas of the human brain and makes the data easily accessible—for interactive…

Soft exosuit shows motor-free path to wearable walking assistance

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-soft-exosuit-motor-free-path.html

Published: July 21, 2026 11:02

Researchers in China have unveiled a new robotic exosuit driven entirely by soft artificial muscles instead of traditional motors. This technology could make it easier for older adults, injured patients or factory workers to walk with much less effort.…

There are already 16,000 satellites in Earth's orbit: How will we manage the next 100,000?

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-satellites-earth-orbit.html

Published: July 21, 2026 10:20

Earth's orbit is getting crowded. About 16,000 satellites currently circle our planet, supporting everything from GPS navigation and weather forecasting to banking, emergency services and internet communications.

Chinese companies are taking over the EV market: What's behind their meteoric rise?

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-chinese-companies-ev-meteoric.html

Published: July 21, 2026 10:00

If producing electric vehicles (EVs) were an Olympic sport, China would dominate the medal podium. China now leads the world in the sale and export of EVs, a term encompassing everything from battery-powered cars to plug-in hybrids. Chinese companies also…

Experts say stress behind the wheel can distract drivers and limit daily activities

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-experts-stress-wheel-distract-drivers.html

Published: July 21, 2026 09:20

West Virginia University researchers say driving anxiety, one of the most common phobias, is triggered by a variety of circumstances that can lead to panic attacks and avoidance of the open road during the summer travel season and at other times of the…

Solar windows could harvest indoor light and sunlight while staying semi-transparent

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-solar-windows-harvest-indoor-sunlight.html

Published: July 21, 2026 06:30

Semi-transparent solar cells that could be added to windows to efficiently harvest energy from indoor light as well as the sun have been developed by an international team led by UCL researchers.

Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI and robotics advances in rivalry with US

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-shanghai-science-forum-photos-china.html

Published: July 21, 2026 04:00

China's leading technology companies showcased hundreds of cutting-edge products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai—from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence systems.

French youth social media ban meets age check conundrum

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-french-youth-social-media-age.html

Published: July 21, 2026 03:49

France's parliament is weighing a social media ban for users under 15, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforcement authorities face a puzzle over how to manage age checks.

New framework cuts costs, improves speed of summarization algorithms

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-framework-algorithms.html

Published: July 20, 2026 20:00

Systems that can create summaries from conversations are in high demand in customer service, newsrooms and virtual assistants. Research published in the International Journal of Applied Pattern Recognition could improve processing speed and cut…

Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-handheld-fans-cool-planet.html

Published: July 20, 2026 17:40

Portable handheld fans are now often stacked beside chewing gum and vapes at supermarket checkouts and discount stores, available for less than ÂŁ10. Once mainly sold online, they're convenient, affordable and increasingly popular.

Weak AI regulation may be worse than none at all, researchers say

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-weak-ai-worse.html

Published: July 20, 2026 17:20

A new modeling study finds that weak AI regulation may be worse than no regulation at all when it comes to the safety of AI products and services.

Hybrid-electric aircraft clears 30,000 feet for first time in test flights

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-hybrid-electric-aircraft-feet-flights.html

Published: July 20, 2026 17:00

An aircraft powered by a megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine developed in collaboration with NASA and built by GE Aerospace, demonstrated flight of an innovation that can inform new generations of fuel-saving aircraft power systems.

Researchers develop AI agent technology to automate semiconductor design verification

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-agent-technology-automate-semiconductor.html

Published: July 20, 2026 16:20

A research team led by Hyun Oh Song, a professor in Seoul National University College of Engineering's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in collaboration with Samsung AI Center, has developed "Rule2DRC," an AI agent technology that…

Tiny memristor chip cuts brain modeling time to under 10 milliseconds

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-tiny-memristor-chip-brain-milliseconds.html

Published: July 20, 2026 16:20

A research team has developed the world's first chip that can match the speed at which the human brain functions. The study, titled "A sub–10-millisecond neural dynamical system based on phase-change memristors," was published in Science and was led by…

AI-powered system offers unprecedented insight into the forces shaping Earth's climate

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-powered-unprecedented-insight-earth.html

Published: July 20, 2026 16:00

The world's oceans may appear calm from space, but beneath the surface, an intricate web of fast-moving currents drives Earth's climate. Now, a new study led by Tel Aviv University has unveiled a breakthrough that allows scientists to observe these hidden…

Shade-resistant solar cells keep 97% efficiency after 2,000‑hour stress test

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-resistant-solar-cells-efficiency-2000hour.html

Published: July 20, 2026 15:40

It is common for solar panels to be shaded by trees, clouds, birds or buildings. For thin-film solar technologies, however, such shading can cause shaded areas to develop reverse-bias stress (negative voltage), which can reduce power-generation efficiency…

Mechanical engineers develop buttons that rise with light

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-mechanical-buttons.html

Published: July 20, 2026 15:20

No wires. No actuators. Shine light on the metal surface, and it rises like a button. KAIST researchers have developed a metal structure that changes shape using light, without any light-absorbing coating. This technology could open new possibilities for…

Smarter mobility infrastructure for a lower-carbon future

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-smarter-mobility-infrastructure-carbon-future.html

Published: July 20, 2026 15:20

As populations grow and economies develop, the world will need more roads, railroads and other mobility infrastructure, especially in rapidly urbanizing regions. The challenge is to provide that infrastructure while minimizing resource use and carbon…

Programmable metasurface turns keyboard commands into dynamic holograms in milliseconds

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-programmable-metasurface-keyboard-dynamic-holograms.html

Published: July 20, 2026 15:00

Metasurfaces are ultrathin optical components engineered with arrays of nanoscale structures that can control light in ways that are difficult for conventional optics. Unlike traditional optical components, which typically rely on their shape and…

New electronic skin brings self-healing sensors to underwater robots and divers

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-electronic-skin-sensors-underwater-robots.html

Published: July 20, 2026 14:40

Underwater environments are among the harshest operating conditions for electronic devices. Divers and underwater robots depend on sensors to navigate, communicate and handle objects, but conventional sensors are fragile, reliant on an external power…

Low-cost innovation boosts green hydrogen production

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-boosts-green-hydrogen-production.html

Published: July 20, 2026 14:40

Green hydrogen is expected to play a major role in cutting emissions from industries such as shipping, steelmaking and aviation. But producing it efficiently remains a major hurdle. RMIT researchers and international collaborators have demonstrated a new…

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-china-ai-halts-subscriptions-demand.html

Published: July 20, 2026 14:00

The new, powerful Chinese artificial intelligence model Kimi K3, which has caused a stir in the U.S. tech industry, has suspended new subscriptions after a flood in demand overwhelmed capacity within days of the launch.

Most Canadian teens have seen graphic violence online, and algorithms, not searches, are to blame

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-canadian-teens-graphic-violence-online.html

Published: July 20, 2026 13:40

When right-wing commentator and social media influencer Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on a university campus in September 2025, graphic videos of the assassination quickly spread online. Many of those images also appeared before teenagers worldwide.

Fine-tuned perovskites make blue LEDs more vibrant

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-fine-tuned-perovskites-blue-vibrant.html

Published: July 20, 2026 13:15

Over the past decade, perovskite LEDs have become increasingly vibrant and affordable to produce. With careful tweaks to their chemical composition, these crystal-based light emitters can be tuned across the visible spectrum—matching and sometimes even…

'Ouroboros' AI system changes what edge devices see video in real time

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ouroboros-ai-edge-devices-video.html

Published: July 20, 2026 11:40

A research team led by Kyunghan Lee, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University College of Engineering, has developed an artificial intelligence system, "Ouroboros," that performs vision…

New prototype learning system for software development education uses a learning-by-teaching approach

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Published: July 20, 2026 11:20

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models, including ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot, has transformed educational pedagogy by enabling new forms of interaction, reflection and learning. Yet the use of GenAI in software development…

Tiny AI device takes on one of the world's deadliest killers

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Published: July 20, 2026 09:40

Kiran Trivedi, a University of Wollongong (UOW) academic, has developed a low-cost device that identifies disease-carrying mosquitoes by the sound of their wingbeats, offering a faster alternative to traditional surveillance methods used to track malaria…

EV test drives are supposed to boost adoption—but they can backfire

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Published: July 20, 2026 09:20

One of the biggest obstacles to wider adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is completely invisible and unquantifiable: the belief in many consumers' minds that the range limitations of EVs make them a bad option. Doubts about mobility, whether well-founded…

Analysis reveals exponential increase in e-bike injuries in California

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Published: July 20, 2026 08:40

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that injuries involving electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have increased dramatically across California, rising from just two reported collisions in 2018 to 1,506 in 2024. The study, "An…

Study highlights how micro-transfer printing can lead to advanced silicon photonics

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Published: July 20, 2026 07:20

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and related computing infrastructure has exposed the limited bandwidth of conventional electrical interconnects in integrated circuits as a major bottleneck to system performance. Silicon photonics, which…

Researcher warns against one-size-fits-all age verification online

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Published: July 20, 2026 07:00

A comprehensive analysis of age assurance technologies co-authored by CISPA faculty member Dr. Wouter Lueks concludes that many currently proposed systems for protecting minors online come with significant trade-offs for privacy, security, accessibility…

With help from the cosmetics field, animators figure out the math of highly coiled hair

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Published: July 20, 2026 06:42

There are many types of hair—long, short, straight, curly—and today's computer animators have a good handle on many of them. But one type, highly coiled hair, continues to vex animators. With help from a mathematical tool borrowed from the cosmetics…

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