Demand control technology enables creation of energy-efficient "smart labs"
Engineers develop eco-friendly panels that switch from transparent to opaque
New ultra-thin coating responds to heat and cold
In lab tests, mechanical stresses transformed a flexible strip of the material into a hard composite that can support 50 times its own weight
Transformational technologies that are making labs "smart"
The sensor uses a highly conductive gel sandwiched between layers of silicone that can detect different types of touch
A new technique pioneered by University of Washington engineers makes these “smart” posters and clothing a reality by allowing them to communicate directly with your car’s radio or your smartphone
Imagine: an ultrathin smart tablet that can be stretched from mini-size to extra large
Rutgers’ Dipankar Raychaudhuri in the forefront of creating a mobile-friendly Internet that can handle billions of devices and smart gadgets
Such smart windows are aimed at saving on cooling and heating bills for homes and businesses
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