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A leap towards computers with light-speed capabilities
Scientists have created a reprogrammable light-based processor that could help enable successful quantum computations, by minimising 'light losses'. [ + ]
Sound-powered sensors stand to save millions of batteries
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a sensor that utilises energy from sound waves to control electronic devices. This could one day save millions of batteries. [ + ]
Fast-charging lithium battery seeks to eliminate "range anxiety"
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a lithium battery with fast charging capabilities, completing a full charge in five minutes. [ + ]
Portable antenna could help restore communication after disasters
Researchers from Stanford and the American University of Beirut have developed a lightweight, portable antenna that can communicate with satellites and devices on the ground, making it easier to coordinate rescue and relief efforts in disaster-prone areas. [ + ]
The evolution of GPS
Australia and New Zealand's positioning system, SouthPAN, will soon provide a wide range of positioning, navigation and timing services. [ + ]
New dirt-powered fuel cell can 'run forever'
Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a fuel cell that can harvest energy from microbes living in dirt. [ + ]
The power of vibrational spectroscopy
Vibrational spectroscopy has become a mainstay of development and production lines, offering unparalleled insights into the characteristics of novel materials. [ + ]
Lasers map electrons "going ballistic" in graphene
Researchers from the University of Kansas have used ultra-fast lasers to map the ballistic movements of electrons in graphene. [ + ]
More range for EV batteries on the horizon
A new nickel-rich, single-crystal battery technology is on track for rapid deployment. [ + ]
Researchers develop brain-like transistor
Researchers have developed a transistor that processes and stores information like the human brain, going beyond categorisation tasks to perform associative learning. [ + ]
A micro-ring resonator with big potential
EPFL researchers have developed a hybrid device that is designed to improve existing, ubiquitous laser technology. [ + ]
'Doughnut' beams reveal secrets of tiny electronics
Researchers have harnessed doughnut-shaped beams of light to capture detailed images of minuscule objects that traditional microscopes struggle to visualise. [ + ]
Diamond device for next-gen semiconductors
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a semiconductor device made using diamond that has a high breakdown voltage and low leakage current. [ + ]
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The benefits of using cellular services and Wi-Fi to keep track of valuable goods. [ + ]
Laminates and prototype PCBs
'DIY' PCB-making techniques are not just reserved for hobbyists — they are also used by professionals and small manufacturers, especially for PCB prototyping. [ + ]