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New computational method predicts semiconductor properties
A study led by EPFL researchers has introduced a new computational method that predicts the electronic properties of semiconductors more accurately, including materials that existing methods can sometimes misclassify as metals. [ + ]
How reliable is your computer chip?
Electronic components are becoming smaller and quality control is becoming increasingly difficult. Research from TU Wien shows that established methods fall short and what should be done instead. [ + ]
Pressure shown to extend EV battery lifespan
The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialised materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new research. [ + ]
New benchmarks for quantum error correction
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found ways to reduce quantum measurement errors, supporting more reliable quantum error correction. [ + ]
Plastic waste yields battery-grade graphite
A novel technique converts PET plastic waste into battery-grade graphite, helping reduce landfill waste while supplying a key material for lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Underground cooling for AI data centres
Underground thermal energy storage could help cool AI data centres while cutting water use and easing the environmental impact of expanding AI infrastructure. [ + ]
Architecting a better lithium-ion battery
New research has shown that 3D-printed battery electrodes can overcome transport limitations, improving power delivery in lithium-ion systems. [ + ]
Electrochemical bath revives spent batteries
A novel electrochemical treatment restores battery performance and captures valuable materials, offering a more efficient alternative to conventional recycling. [ + ]
An ultrafast laser on a chip
A new photonic chip from EPFL delivers high-energy femtosecond laser pulses, paving the way for compact optical clocks, sensing and diagnostics. [ + ]
Building upward: silicon stacking to extend Moore's law
A new technique for sequentially stacking silicon electronics could increase chip density, improve performance and sustain future scaling. [ + ]
Rethinking AI hardware with tiny vibrating silicon beams
Researchers have developed a vibrating-beam device that combines memory and computing, offering a new approach to faster, more energy-efficient AI hardware. [ + ]
New method enhances quantum error detection accuracy
UNSW engineers have developed an adaptive quantum measurement method that reduces readout errors, improving fidelity and supporting quantum error correction. [ + ]
Extending Li-ion battery lifespans with X-rays
Scientists have demonstrated a method using X-rays to revive aging lithium-ion batteries, shedding light on new ways to improve battery longevity. [ + ]
Novel device draws electricity from humid air
Researchers have developed a biodegradable device that converts moisture in the air into electricity using low-cost everyday materials. [ + ]
Stretchable AI device processes health data locally
A new fabrication method enables large-scale stretchable transistor arrays to run AI algorithms directly on the body, without transmitting data to an external computer. [ + ]
