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Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and “understand” the wearer 

Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and “understand” the wearer 

MIT researchers developed a fiber computer and networked several of them into a garment that learns to identify…

Mar 2, 20259 min read
Sometimes, when competitors collaborate, everybody wins

Sometimes, when competitors collaborate, everybody wins

Engineers developed a planning tool that can help independent entities decide when they should invest in joint projects.

Feb 28, 20257 min read
A Breakthrough in Hydrogen Catalysis: Electronic Fine-Tuning Unlocks Superior Performance

A Breakthrough in Hydrogen Catalysis: Electronic Fine-Tuning Unlocks Superior Performance

In a breakthrough for hydrogen technology, researchers have introduced an innovative electronic fine-tuning approach that enhances the interaction…

Feb 24, 20254 min read
Like human brains, large language models reason about diverse data in a general way

Like human brains, large language models reason about diverse data in a general way

A new study shows LLMs represent different data types based on their underlying meaning and reason about data…

Feb 24, 20256 min read
Engineers turn the body’s goo into new glue

Engineers turn the body’s goo into new glue

They combined a blend of slimy and sticky proteins to produce a fast-acting, bacteria-blocking, waterproof adhesive for use…

Feb 21, 20256 min read
Engineers enable a drone to determine its position in the dark and indoors

Engineers enable a drone to determine its position in the dark and indoors

A new low-power system using radio frequency waves takes a major step toward autonomous, indoor drone navigation.

Feb 14, 20256 min read

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Celebrating Space Travel Day in Nepal

Celebrating Space Travel Day in Nepal

ByAmrita TuladharApr 10, 20162 min read

On the occasion of International Day of Human Space Flight, The Brihaspati Bidhya sadan is going to celebrate Space Travel Day in Nepal, on 12th of April, in Kathmandu.

PolyU breaks the world record of fastest optical communications for data centres

PolyU breaks the world record of fastest optical communications for data centres

ByAmrita TuladharApr 10, 20165 min read

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has achieved the world’s fastest optical communications speed for data centres by reaching 240 G bit/s over 2km, 24 times of the existing speed…

New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics

New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics

ByAmrita TuladharApr 3, 201611 min read

An independent nonprofit founded by MIT has been selected to run a new, $317 million public-private partnership announced by Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.

AIDF Asia Summit 2016 to focus on challenges of safe drinking water and sanitation

AIDF Asia Summit 2016 to focus on challenges of safe drinking water and sanitation

ByAmrita TuladharMar 31, 20164 min read

In light of the United Nations World Water Day, the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) Asia Summit 2016 emphasises the importance of freshwater and sanitation in transforming societies and…