Electronics

Scientists create the world’s smallest pixel, paving the way for invisible displays

Imagine a high-resolution display so small it could fit on the arm of a pair of glasses—or even inside a contact lens. Scientists at Julius-Maximilians-Universität...

Scientists create recyclable, self-healing material for greener electronics

Electronic waste is growing faster than we can recycle it. Old phones, laptops, and other gadgets often end up in landfills, leaking harmful chemicals like...

Tiny 3D-printed antennas could power the next generation of flexible wireless devices

Scientists at Washington State University have developed a new kind of flexible wireless system that could change how communication devices are made. Their invention combines...

MIT’s ‘refashion’ software lets you rebuild your clothes into new outfits

The fast pace of fashion often leaves behind a trail of waste. Trends change quickly, and clothes that once felt stylish can seem outdated...

Smartwatches now track your location with centimeter precision

Your smartwatch may soon know your location with stunning accuracy—down to a few centimeters. In a world-first achievement, researchers at the University of Otago in...

People who tweet on X late night have the worst mental wellness, study finds

Using Twitter (also known as X) late into the night may be damaging your mental health, according to a new study by the University...

World’s first six-stack transistor chip could revolutionize flexible electronics

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia have achieved a major milestone in microchip design: they successfully created...

Scientists create first fully recyclable printed electronics—A game-changer for displays

Engineers at Duke University have developed a groundbreaking method for printing fully functional and recyclable electronics at incredibly small, sub-micrometer scales—a major leap that...

Scientists create biodegradable circuit boards for greener wireless devices

Engineers in Scotland are developing eco-friendly circuit boards that could make wireless communication devices greener and more sustainable. The collaboration between the University of Glasgow...

“Textile nerves” could turn everyday clothing into smart, responsive fabrics

Imagine wearing clothes that can sense movement, generate power, or even help you walk. That’s the idea behind a groundbreaking research project on “textile nerves”...