Amazon has put its voice-powered AI software “Alexa” in the browser with Echosim.io Echosim.io is the new online community tool for developers, it simulates the look and feel of an Amazon Echo….
Bioinspired Cement Paste for Stronger and more Durable Concrete
Researchers at MIT are seeking to redesign concrete — the most widely used human-made material in the world — by following nature’s blueprints. In a paper published online in the journal Construction…
GIFcell: A low-dissipation, pumpless, gravity-induced flow battery
A new approach to the design of a liquid battery, using a passive, gravity-fed arrangement similar to an old-fashioned hourglass, could offer great advantages due to the system’s low cost and the…
Xiaomi unveils the Mi Drone, an Affordable and Modular Quadcopter
China’s most popular consumer electronics maker Xiami has announced its first drone named “MI” , pricing it significantly lower than a comparable model by the market leader DJI. Xiaomi’s Mi Drone is…
MIT’s Microfluidic Device distinguishes Cells based on how they respond to Acoustic Vibrations
Microfluidic devices hold potential to rapidly analyze cells for applications in medicine and basic research. Researchers have devised systems that can distinguish cells based on their size, deformability, and electrical properties, among…