Putting humans on another celestial body is among the most complex and noble pursuits society has ever undertaken, but it doesn’t come quickly or…
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Autonomous boats for the City of Amsterdam
The feverish race to produce the shiniest, safest, speediest self-driving car has spilled over into our wheelchairs, scooters, and even golf carts. Recently, there’s…
Dual-propeller drone was presented at Xponential exhibition
EPFL start-up Flybotix showcased its dual-propeller drone at Xponential the world’s largest tradeshow for unmanned and autonomous systems. Intended for inspecting hazardous locations, this…
Low-noise microwave signals with variable microwave gears
Optical frequency combs can link frequencies in the microwave domain to high-purity laser emissions, yielding unprecedented precision in time-keeping and metrology. Now EPFL scientists…
STEAM learning at a distance with MIT
When we picture hands-on learning, usually a computer screen is nowhere in sight. But for the team behind MIT Full STEAM Ahead, “hands-on remote…
New algorithm allows to see through obstructions
Like a comic book come to life, researchers at Stanford University have developed a kind of X-ray vision — only without the X-rays. Working…
How reliable is nanoelectronics?
Deep inside computer chips, tiny wires made of gold and other conductive metals carry the electricity used to process data. But as these interconnected…
What is the key to successful project management?
It’s that time of the year again. We can hear the stirring of imagination as thousands of students from around the world brainstorm cool…
New approach in quantum computers with fewer errors
The technology behind the quantum computers of the future is fast developing, with several different approaches in progress. Many of the strategies, or "blueprints,"…
Why is large-scale neutrino observatory in Pacific ocean?
The “IceCube” neutrino observatory deep in the ice of the South Pole has already brought spectacular new insights into cosmic incidents of extremely high…