Scientists unveil revolutionary 3D printing technique transforming electronics
A groundbreaking 3D printing method developed by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) promises to change the future of electronics.
This new technique,...
Wearable devices may cause anxiety in people with this heart problem
Wearable devices like smartwatches are marketed as tools to help people monitor their health and quickly address any symptoms.
For those with atrial fibrillation (Afib),...
Surge in electric scooter and bike accidents raises safety concerns
Electric scooters and bikes are becoming increasingly popular in U.S. cities, but with their rise in use comes a significant increase in accidents.
Researchers from...
How kinks could change the future of quantum electronics
The future of quantum electronics might depend on some intriguing “kinks.”
A team of researchers at Penn State, led by physics professor Jun Zhu, has...
‘Miracle’ filter turns regular LEDs into advanced spintronic devices
Traditional electronics rely on semiconductors to transmit data using bursts of charged particles (electrons or holes) to convey messages as "1s" and "0s."
Spintronic devices,...
How ‘digital twins’ can boost your wireless network’s speed and reliability
Computer science researchers have found a new way to make wireless networks faster and more reliable.
This method uses a technique called a "digital twin"...
Happy 50th birthday to the UPC barcode – no one expected you would revolutionize...
The first modern barcode was scanned 50 years ago this summer – on a 10-pack of chewing gum in a grocery store in Troy,...
A wearable device to prevent falls in older people
As we age, staying upright and maintaining good posture becomes more challenging due to a combination of weakening muscles, changes in vision, and alterations...
Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You’d be surprised how many would
Social media is a problem for economists. They don't know how to value it.
It has long been argued that it ought to be in...
Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem
The global information technology outage on July 19, 2024, that paralyzed organizations ranging from airlines to hospitals and even the delivery of uniforms for...