HKU engineering team revolutionizes drone technology with bird-like autonomous flight for micro air vehicles
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Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are helping machines become more emotionally aware, using a new method that allows them to better recognise human facial expressions.
A novel in-plane pore engineering strategy to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance of Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene is demonstrated, achieving higher electrochemical activity, lower charge transfer resistance, and improved stability, while further boosting performance via localized surface plasmon resonance under near-infrared laser irradiation.
As the development of smart contact lenses is on the rise, concerns about radiation exposure and eye health continue to grow, posing potential risks such as cataracts and ocular disorders. Addressing this challenge, researchers at Waseda University have developed advanced MXene-coated lenses that shield the eyes against electromagnetic radiation while maintaining hydration and high optical clarity. This wearable breakthrough opens new possibilities for safer, next-generation eyewear technologies in healthcare and beyond.
Researchers from Donghua University have developed a novel piezo-photocatalytic technology using bismuth ferrite (Bi2Fe4O9) to efficiently degrade reactive dyes in wastewater. The study demonstrates that combining piezoelectric and photocatalytic effects significantly enhances the degradation efficiency of the dye KN-R. This innovative approach not only offers an effective solution for treating dye wastewater but also highlights the potential of Bi2Fe4O9 as a sustainable and eco-friendly material for environmental applications.
An ‘AI scientist’, working in collaboration with human scientists, has found that combinations of cheap and safe drugs – used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and alcohol dependence – could also be effective at treating cancer, a promising new approach to drug discovery.
A group of astronomers from across the globe, including a team from the University of Washington and led by Queen’s University Belfast, have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects will be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.