Graphene and 2D materials could move electronics beyond Moore’s Law
Scientists have published a new review on a field of computer device development known as spintronics, which could see graphene used as building block...
Exposure to this stuff at night may cause depression
In a new study, researchers found that repeatedly exposing lab mice to blue light at night can lead to developing symptoms of depression.
The research...
Interactive technology could ease urban traffic jams
Traffic congestion is a serious problem in the United States.
A new study shows that interactive technology - ranging from 511 traffic information systems and...
New 5G switches bring better battery life, higher bandwidth and speeds
The 5G revolution has begun, and the first lines of phones that can access the next generation of wireless speeds have already hit the...
This study shows ‘Dr. Google’ is almost always wrong
Many people turn to 'Dr. Google' to self-diagnose their health symptoms and seek medical advice,
But a new study found online symptom checkers are only...
Scientists develop high-performing ‘green’ electronic sensor
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst report that they have developed bioelectronic ammonia gas sensors that are among the most sensitive ever made.
The...
Scientists invent technology to remedy 3D printing’s ‘weak spot’
Allowing users to create objects from simple toys to custom prosthetic parts, plastics are a popular 3D printing material.
But these printed parts are mechanically...
Five common social media myths busted
Have you ever wondered how much legal bearing social media disclaimers, like ‘retweets don’t mean endorsement’ and ‘opinions expressed are solely my own’, carry?
Or...
Web of psychological cues may tempt people to reveal more online
While most people will say they are extremely concerned with their online privacy, previous experiments have shown that, in practice, users readily divulge privacy...
Scientists build promising supercapacitor for electronics and electric vehicles
A new supercapacitor based on manganese oxide could combine the storage capacity of batteries with the high power and fast charging of other supercapacitors,...