Researchers in Japan say they have found a way to recycle coloured plastics without losing quality — a breakthrough that could help tackle growing waste problems. Packaging often uses bright colours to attract buyers, but…
System brings deep learning to “internet of things”…
Daniel Ackerman CAMBRIDGE, Mass(MITnews office) -- Deep learning is everywhere. This branch of artificial intelligence curates your social media and serves your Google search results. Soon, deep learning could also check your vitals or set your…
Research Shows Large Volcanic Eruption Caused ‘Largest Mass…
Researchers have found evidence of the volcanic cause of the largest mass extinction of life. Their latest research looked at two discrete eruption events: one that was previously unknown to researchers, and the other that…
Laser-Powered Nanomotors Chart Their Own Course
Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS) have designed novel linear nanomotors that can be moved in controlled directions using light. This work opens the way for…
An underwater navigation system powered by sound
Dan Ackerman CAMBRIDGE, Mass(MIT News Office) -- GPS isn’t waterproof. The navigation system depends on radio waves, which break down rapidly in liquids, including seawater. To track undersea objects like drones or whales, researchers rely on…