New wearable patch lets you “feel” the world through your skin
Imagine a small, flexible patch on your skin that can make you feel different types of touch, from gentle taps to twisting motions.
A team...
New transparent material could supercharge future electronics
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a groundbreaking material that could transform the future of electronics by making them faster, more efficient,...
New stretchy material boosts performance for smart wearables
Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a new type of...
New 3D-printed shields could protect electronics from dangerous static shocks
Static electricity might seem harmless, but in the electronics world, it can cause serious damage.
When static builds up, a quick touch can create a...
Scientists develop paper-based device that powers wearables using moisture from the air
Wearable electronics, especially those that help with health care, have become popular over the past few years. But figuring out how to power these...
Scientists develop tiny nanoscale transistors to boost future electronics’ efficiency
MIT researchers have made a big breakthrough in creating new, incredibly small transistors that could improve electronics’ speed and efficiency.
Transistors are essential parts of...
Scientists perfect lab-grown diamonds for future electronics and quantum sensors
Researchers are making exciting progress in developing lab-grown diamonds specifically for advanced electronics, quantum sensors, and high-tech devices.
Unlike diamonds used in jewelry, these diamonds...
Scientists turn everyday RFID tags into battery-free sensors for real-time data tracking
Data drives the future, and according to Dinesh Bharadia, an associate professor at UC San Diego, “data will be the next decade’s ‘silicon.’”
As the...
New tech brings flexible electronics closer to reality
Imagine if your phone could bend or twist without breaking, or if hospital equipment were soft and comfortable for patients to wear.
This may sound...
Cooler and stronger: New liquid metal polymers may boost electronics and beyond
Efficient cooling is essential to keep modern electronics running smoothly and to extend their lifespan.
One common material in electronics is polymers, but they don’t...