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Turning peanut waste into graphene for next-gen electronics
UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells. [ + ]
Diamond thermal management for high-power electronics
Researchers have unveiled a scalable method to grow patterned diamond films directly on wafers, cutting device temperatures and boosting reliability. [ + ]
What does 'flexibility' actually look like?
Researchers have published a study that provides experimental evidence linking the mechanical stiffness of organic semiconductor films to their electronic performance. [ + ]
Light-powered optical modules boost AI efficiency
Researchers have developed a new generation of AI hardware that runs on light instead of electricity to process information. [ + ]
Reviving Edison's nickel–iron battery for modern energy storage
Researchers have developed a nickel–iron battery technology, reviving a chemistry favoured by Thomas Edison. [ + ]
Solid-state batteries: are we there yet?
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. [ + ]
Battery chemistry used to break down forever chemicals
Scientists have found a new way to break down 'forever chemicals' — by borrowing chemistry from failing lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Chip-scale magnetometer for high-precision magnetic sensing
Researchers have developed a magnetometer fully integrated onto a chip, offering high sensitivity while operating at room temperature. [ + ]
What does cybersecurity look like in the quantum age?
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. [ + ]
New materials could boost the energy efficiency of microelectronics
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. [ + ]
Transforming acoustic waves with a chip
Researchers have developed a chip that uses on-chip phased interdigital metamaterials to shape acoustic waves — enabling the manipulation of tiny particles. [ + ]
Diamond sensor reveals hidden magnetic fluctuations
Scientists have used entangled defects in diamonds to detect magnetic signals at record sensitivity, opening new doors in physics and technology. [ + ]
Soft robot uses magnetic fields to power itself autonomously
Inspired by the movement of manta rays, researchers have developed a small, magnetically powered soft robot that can move and respond on its own. [ + ]
Fingertip bandage brings texture to touchscreens
Researchers have developed a haptic device that enables wearers to feel virtual textures and patterns on smooth surfaces. [ + ]
Single-photon switch advances photonic computing
Researchers have demonstrated a single-photon photonic transistor, enabling light-based switching at ultra-low power levels. [ + ]

