Electronics

This sensor made of pencil and paper could boost health monitoring

A team of scientists led by Penn State University has developed a low-cost, waterproof, and wearable sensor that can keep track of different health...

Scientists create new electronic device that sees like humans

Scientists at Penn State have created a unique piece of technology that copies the way human eyes work. Just like our eyes, this new device...

How to make homes cooler without cranking up the air conditioning

Temperatures around the world are soaring. Both California's Death Valley and China's Xinjiang region have seen temperatures climb above the 50℃ mark. A blistering heat wave...

Scientists make milestone achievements in energy capacity of supercapacitors

In an exciting new development, researchers have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the energy storage capacity of supercapacitors. Led by Professor Luis Echegoyen from The...

New app could help students with special needs boost classroom performance

Ever noticed how most teenagers crave freedom and want to make their own decisions? It's no different for students with special needs. Unfortunately, traditional classroom interventions...

Scientists create self-healing electronic skin for next-generation prosthetics

Human skin is truly remarkable, possessing the ability to sense, stretch, and protect our bodies. Inspired by this natural wonder, engineers have been working tirelessly...

Penn State scientists find a cool solution for next-gen electronics

We all know how annoying it can be when our phones or laptops start getting hot after we've used them for a while. Well, as...

Super flexible semiconductors pave the way for next-generation printed displays

Imagine a future where your smartphone can be folded like a piece of paper, or where your television screen is as thin as a...

Stretchy color-changing display unveils the future of wearable screens

Imagine a world where wearable patches can monitor your health through color changes or shipping labels can indicate the temperature or sterility of food...

Sugar additive helps next-generation flow batteries set records

Scientists from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have made an exciting breakthrough in battery technology. They have discovered that a simple sugar...