Researchers have uncovered the mechanical properties of the nanoscale dendrites that develop inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause them to short-circuit and fail. [ + ]

Aussie researchers have built an ultra-compact nanophotonic AI chip that performs neural network calculations using light instead of electricity, enabling computation at the speed of light. [ + ]

Cornell researchers have used advanced electron microscopy to identify atomic-scale ‘mouse bite’ defects in 3D transistors. [ + ]

UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells. [ + ]

Researchers have unveiled a scalable method to grow patterned diamond films directly on wafers, cutting device temperatures and boosting reliability. [ + ]

Researchers have published a study that provides experimental evidence linking the mechanical stiffness of organic semiconductor films to their electronic performance. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a new generation of AI hardware that runs on light instead of electricity to process information. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a nickel–iron battery technology, reviving a chemistry favoured by Thomas Edison. [ + ]

Solid-state batteries could improve performance and safety in applications ranging from automotive to handheld consumables, if the technical barriers to full commercial adoption can be overcome. [ + ]

Scientists have found a new way to break down 'forever chemicals' — by borrowing chemistry from failing lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a magnetometer fully integrated onto a chip, offering high sensitivity while operating at room temperature. [ + ]

As quantum computers are increasingly integrated into daily life, it will become critical to develop improved cybersecurity measures tailored to their specific needs, according to researchers at Penn State. [ + ]

By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a chip that uses on-chip phased interdigital metamaterials to shape acoustic waves — enabling the manipulation of tiny particles. [ + ]

Scientists have used entangled defects in diamonds to detect magnetic signals at record sensitivity, opening new doors in physics and technology. [ + ]