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The simplest form of technology is the development and use of basic tools. The prehistoric discovery of how to control fire and the later Neolithic Revolution increased the available sources of food, and the invention of the wheel helped humans to travel in and control their environment.
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Researchers from Jiangsu University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have taken an exciting step forward in tackling the global plastic waste problem. Their new solar-driven photoreforming process turns discarded plastics into hydrogen fuel and other valuable chemicals, as outlined in a recent review published in Frontiers in Energy. Traditional disposal methods like landfilling and incineration […]
Read article →Researchers from Jiangsu University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have taken an exciting step forward in tackling the global plastic waste problem. Their new solar-driven photoreforming process turns discarded plastics…
Shanghai’s AgiBot—also known as Zhiyuan Robotics—has just sealed a landmark deal with Fulin Precision to deploy nearly 100 A2-W general-purpose robots across automotive parts factories. Following a successful demonstration in…
Researchers at Yale University have developed a robotic hand that manages tight, complex spaces with remarkable finesse. While robots typically excel at repetitive tasks like lifting or assembling, they often…
Researchers at the University of Rochester have recently unveiled a clever upgrade to solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) that boosts their efficiency by 1500%. This fresh approach might be exactly what…
Sam Altman is stepping into the brain-computer interface arena by co-founding Merge Labs. According to the Financial Times, this venture aims to develop advanced brain-to-computer interfaces and may even have…
The debate over artificial intelligence can sometimes feel like riding a rollercoaster—one moment you’re being warned about job losses, and the next, you hear that AI is set to solve…
Zhejiang University has once again shown its knack for cutting‐edge robotics with White Rhino, a quadruped robot that just set a new Guinness World Record. Completing a 100‑metre dash in…
GPT-5 has recently stirred up the tech community, drawing both cheers and raised eyebrows. While some hail it as a flagship release, many experts see it as a polished update…
