Computer Science

New 5G switches bring better battery life, higher bandwidth and speeds

The 5G revolution has begun, and the first lines of phones that can access the next generation of wireless speeds have already hit the...

Scientists record world’s fastest internet speed from a single optical chip

A research team from Monash, Swinburne and RMIT universities has recorded the world’s fastest internet speed from a single optical chip of 44.2 Terabits...

Scientists create soft touch for robots

Robots can be made from soft materials, but the flexibility of such robots is limited by the inclusion of rigid sensors necessary for their...

Scientists finds new way to fix 3D printing’s ‘weak spot’

Researchers have developed the technology to weld adjacent 3D printed layers more effectively, increasing the final product’s reliability, according to a new study. Plastics are...

Scientists build the path for faster, smaller computer processors

Light is emerging as the leading vehicle for information processing in computers and telecommunications as our need for energy efficiency and bandwidth increases. Already the...

Scientists invent technology to remedy 3D printing’s ‘weak spot’

Allowing users to create objects from simple toys to custom prosthetic parts, plastics are a popular 3D printing material. But these printed parts are mechanically...

Scientists develop the fastest soft robots yet

Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a new type of soft robot that is capable of moving more quickly on solid...

New hardware could curb artificial intelligence’s energy appetite

Quantum material could offset energy demand of artificial intelligence. To just solve a puzzle or play a game, artificial intelligence can require software running on...

New biosolar cell could power sensors for ‘internet of things’

Right now, we live in a world where many of our various gadgets are connected, from computers and thermostats to refrigerators and smart watches. Futurists...

New VR device could simulate touching walls in virtual reality environments

A new device developed at Carnegie Mellon University uses multiple strings attached to the hand and fingers to simulate the feel of obstacles and...