This study proposes a thin, compact system for enabling high-contrast projection mapping in brightly lit environments. By precisely controlling light so that only the target object remains unilluminated, high-contrast images can be projected onto the object without darkening the entire space. In contrast to existing large-scale illumination systems, the proposed system employs an LED display panel with an aperiodic lens array, enabling next-generation immersive spatial experiences in commercial facilities, exhibition spaces, and public environments.

For the first time, an international research team has harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the rules of an ancient board game, pioneering a new way to reveal long-lost historical secrets.Flinders University computer scientist, Dr Matthew Stephenson, says that using modern AI techniques can bridge the gap between historical and computational studies of games.

Australian scientists have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology by developing and testing the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery, new research reveals. Researchers say the technology could transform how we store and use energy in the future, paving the way for super-fast charging of devices.

A new long-term study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from crop residues, can significantly enhance soil carbon storage, but its effectiveness depends strongly on land use and soil type.

Biochar has long been promoted as a promising tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils. However, new research suggests that its climate benefits may not be as stable as once believed.

Cell spheroids are some of the most realistic models available for drug testing, disease research, and regenerative medicine. However, their dense structures limit cell survival and function — halting their production at scale. A new assembly method proposed by researchers from Penn State, detailed in a paper recently published in Advanced Science, facilitates spheroids that can rapidly self-assemble or “snowball” in size, while still allowing life-supporting oxygen to reach the cells inside.