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...
New smart earplugs protect hearing without distorting sound
Hearing loss is a major problem around the world, especially in loud work environments and at events like concerts.
Foam earplugs and bulky ear protectors...
Drones with ‘nervous system’ could soon fly longer and safer
Scientists at the University of Southampton are testing an innovative new "nervous system" for drones, which could help them fly for longer periods and...
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s social media posts have had a ‘sudden boost’ since July,...
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to...
New silk thread could turn clothes into wearable chargers
Imagine a sweater that charges your phone or powers health-monitoring devices while you go about your day.
Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden...
Green electronics: Starch-based films offer sustainable future for devices
In an exciting step toward greener technology, researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new type of biodegradable film for electronics...