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Silicon Carbide-Based Motor Drive Enables a Smaller, Lighter Electric Aircraft Engine
A new silicon carbide-based motor drive for hybrid aircraft engines reduces size and weight while improving efficiency. Tested in a Cessna 337, the inverter allows lighter, more compact electric systems, offering better energy use and cabin space. This innovation could accelerate hybrid aircraft adoption and provide valuable hands-on experience for...
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Microwave vs Stovetop: What Is Healthier And Better For Everyday Cooking
Microwave or stovetop. Which one keeps more nutrients, tastes better and cooks faster. A simple guide to smarter cooking at home.
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Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz
Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.
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Semi-Transparent Solar Cells Break Records, Promise Energy-Generating Windows and Facades
Semi-transparent solar cells are reshaping renewable energy in urban environments. Developed by Hong Kong Polytechnic University, these ST-OPVs reach 6.05% efficiency and can be integrated into windows and facades without affecting natural light.
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Scientists Solve Decades-Old Photosynthesis Puzzle With IISc–Caltech Study
Researchers from IISc and Caltech have solved a decades-old mystery in photosynthesis, explaining why electrons move through only one pathway. The discovery could help build efficient artificial energy systems.
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Sunshine Hours in India Declining Every Year, New Alarming Study Reveals
Decline in sunshine would affect solar power generation efficiency, potentially impacting India's renewable energy goals.
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Google Said to Be Testing ‘More Efficient’ MediaTek Modem for Pixel 11 Series
Google could finally make the switch from Samsung Foundry to MediaTek for the modem in the Pixel 11 series. As per claims, the purported flagship will use a MediaTek M90 modem, which was introduced at MWC 2025. It is said to offer faster networking speeds, lower energy consumption, AI enhancements. The modem is expected to be integrated into the Te...
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Amazon Sale 2025: Best Discounts on 5-Star Rated Washing Machines
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025, which began on September 23, has been offering discounts on smartphones, laptops, and more. Home appliances have also emerged as a popular category, with deals on smart TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines. Those looking to upgrade to a five-star energy-efficient washing machine can find lucrative offers ...
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Bird-Inspired Robot With Innovative Wing Design Achieves Self-Takeoff and Controlled Flight
Researchers in China have unveiled RoboFalcon 2.0, a bird-inspired robot with flapping, sweeping, and folding wing motions. Unlike earlier versions, it can achieve self-takeoff and maintain flight at low speeds. Tested in wind tunnels and real-world trials, the design showed improved control and reduced strain on lift. While limitations remain, suc...
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iPhone 17 Series Still Behind Samsung Smartphones in Battery Longevity: Report
The iPhone 17 series maintains the same 1,000-charge-cycle rating as the iPhone 16 lineup, offering high energy efficiency but no improvement in long-term battery durability. Apple lags behind Samsung in battery longevity, while the Galaxy S25 series and select devices offer up to 2,000 charge cycles. The European iPhone models differ slightly from...
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Scientists Visualize New Gold Quantum Needles at Nanoscale
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have visualized gold nanoclusters in their earliest growth stage and discovered new elongated structures called gold quantum needles. These exhibit remarkable quantum properties, opening possibilities for sharper biomedical imaging and more efficient light-energy conversion in future applications.
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Nvidia’s Jetson AGX Thor Now Available, Brings Real-Time Smarts to Future Robots
Nvidia, on Monday, announced the general availability of its Jetson AGX Thor development kit and production modules. Jetson Thor is the successor to the Jetson Orin chipset, which arrived in September 2022. The latest robotics platform significantly improves on both processing power as well as energy efficiency, and the company claims that it can e...
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E20 Fuel Leads To Enhanced Mileage, Reduces Carbon Emissions: Centre
E20 fuel offers cleaner energy and better acceleration, with minor efficiency loss in older models. Here's what the government has to say.
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How Cycling Can Be 4 Times More Efficient Than Walking, Experts Explains
You're standing at your front door, facing a five kilometre commute to work. But you don't have your car, and there's no bus route. You can walk for an hour - or jump on your bicycle and arrive in 15 minutes, barely breaking a sweat. Many people woul
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AI Designs Ocean Gliders Inspired by Sea Creatures to Boost Underwater Research Efficiency
Researchers at MIT and the University of Wisconsin have developed AI-designed underwater gliders inspired by marine animals. The new shapes, generated using machine learning, move more efficiently underwater than traditional torpedo designs. This innovation could greatly improve climate and ocean monitoring by enabling better performance, energy sa...
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Silicon Carbide-Based Motor Drive Enables a Smaller, Lighter Electric Aircraft Engine
A new silicon carbide-based motor drive for hybrid aircraft engines reduces size and weight while improving efficiency. Tested in a Cessna 337, the inverter allows lighter, more compact electric systems, offering better energy use and cabin space. This innovation could accelerate hybrid aircraft adoption and provide valuable hands-on experience for...
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Microwave vs Stovetop: What Is Healthier And Better For Everyday Cooking
Microwave or stovetop. Which one keeps more nutrients, tastes better and cooks faster. A simple guide to smarter cooking at home.
-
Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz
Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.
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Semi-Transparent Solar Cells Break Records, Promise Energy-Generating Windows and Facades
Semi-transparent solar cells are reshaping renewable energy in urban environments. Developed by Hong Kong Polytechnic University, these ST-OPVs reach 6.05% efficiency and can be integrated into windows and facades without affecting natural light.
-
Scientists Solve Decades-Old Photosynthesis Puzzle With IISc–Caltech Study
Researchers from IISc and Caltech have solved a decades-old mystery in photosynthesis, explaining why electrons move through only one pathway. The discovery could help build efficient artificial energy systems.
-
Sunshine Hours in India Declining Every Year, New Alarming Study Reveals
Decline in sunshine would affect solar power generation efficiency, potentially impacting India's renewable energy goals.
-
Google Said to Be Testing ‘More Efficient’ MediaTek Modem for Pixel 11 Series
Google could finally make the switch from Samsung Foundry to MediaTek for the modem in the Pixel 11 series. As per claims, the purported flagship will use a MediaTek M90 modem, which was introduced at MWC 2025. It is said to offer faster networking speeds, lower energy consumption, AI enhancements. The modem is expected to be integrated into the Te...
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Amazon Sale 2025: Best Discounts on 5-Star Rated Washing Machines
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025, which began on September 23, has been offering discounts on smartphones, laptops, and more. Home appliances have also emerged as a popular category, with deals on smart TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines. Those looking to upgrade to a five-star energy-efficient washing machine can find lucrative offers ...
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Bird-Inspired Robot With Innovative Wing Design Achieves Self-Takeoff and Controlled Flight
Researchers in China have unveiled RoboFalcon 2.0, a bird-inspired robot with flapping, sweeping, and folding wing motions. Unlike earlier versions, it can achieve self-takeoff and maintain flight at low speeds. Tested in wind tunnels and real-world trials, the design showed improved control and reduced strain on lift. While limitations remain, suc...
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iPhone 17 Series Still Behind Samsung Smartphones in Battery Longevity: Report
The iPhone 17 series maintains the same 1,000-charge-cycle rating as the iPhone 16 lineup, offering high energy efficiency but no improvement in long-term battery durability. Apple lags behind Samsung in battery longevity, while the Galaxy S25 series and select devices offer up to 2,000 charge cycles. The European iPhone models differ slightly from...
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Scientists Visualize New Gold Quantum Needles at Nanoscale
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have visualized gold nanoclusters in their earliest growth stage and discovered new elongated structures called gold quantum needles. These exhibit remarkable quantum properties, opening possibilities for sharper biomedical imaging and more efficient light-energy conversion in future applications.
-
Nvidia’s Jetson AGX Thor Now Available, Brings Real-Time Smarts to Future Robots
Nvidia, on Monday, announced the general availability of its Jetson AGX Thor development kit and production modules. Jetson Thor is the successor to the Jetson Orin chipset, which arrived in September 2022. The latest robotics platform significantly improves on both processing power as well as energy efficiency, and the company claims that it can e...
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E20 Fuel Leads To Enhanced Mileage, Reduces Carbon Emissions: Centre
E20 fuel offers cleaner energy and better acceleration, with minor efficiency loss in older models. Here's what the government has to say.
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How Cycling Can Be 4 Times More Efficient Than Walking, Experts Explains
You're standing at your front door, facing a five kilometre commute to work. But you don't have your car, and there's no bus route. You can walk for an hour - or jump on your bicycle and arrive in 15 minutes, barely breaking a sweat. Many people woul
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AI Designs Ocean Gliders Inspired by Sea Creatures to Boost Underwater Research Efficiency
Researchers at MIT and the University of Wisconsin have developed AI-designed underwater gliders inspired by marine animals. The new shapes, generated using machine learning, move more efficiently underwater than traditional torpedo designs. This innovation could greatly improve climate and ocean monitoring by enabling better performance, energy sa...
