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Making regular GPS ultra-precise
The GPS system can be slowed by the 'urban canyons' created by tall skyscrapers in big cities. A new approach can help solve this problem. [ + ]
Novel optical device based on 'optical thermodynamics'
Researchers have developed a novel optical device that introduces a new approach to light manipulation, marking a step forward in the field of optics. [ + ]
Atom-thick filter boosts lithium–sulfur battery life
Researchers have developed a graphene-based filter that blocks sulfur chains in lithium–sulfur batteries, keeping energy stable over 150 cycles. [ + ]
Aussie researchers claim efficiency record for solar cells
Researchers from the University of Sydney have achieved 27.06% efficiency with a new triple-junction perovskite solar cell. [ + ]
Quantum signals sent with Standard Internet Protocol
A new integrated chip has demonstrated how quantum networks could communicate using today's internet protocols over existing commercial fibre-optic cables. [ + ]
Flexible optical sensor detects pressure and location
Researchers have developed a multi-channel optical sensor that is capable of detecting both the strength and precise location of pressure. [ + ]
Novel method paves the way for unhindered light guidance
Researchers have developed a system that allows light to be guided through a tiny crystal, undeterred by bumps, bends and back-reflections, paving the way for controllable light-based chips and smarter routing for data links. [ + ]
Choosing the right surface finish for your PCB
Choosing the best PCB surface treatment is a crucial step in the PCB design process, to ensure the performance and dependability of electronic devices. [ + ]
Custom solutions for complex rack installations
There is growing demand for shallow-depth and offset/asymmetrical cases for 19″ rack electronics, as they fit neatly into spaces where conventional symmetrical enclosures would be impractical. [ + ]
Novel perovskite camera for clearer, safer nuclear imaging
Scientists have developed a perovskite-based detector, capable of capturing individual gamma rays for SPECT imaging with high precision. [ + ]
Wearable sensor monitors sweat in real time
Researchers have developed a non-invasive, wearable sensor that can identify and track lactate in low-perspiration conditions. [ + ]
Novel method to grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics
Researchers have developed a technique that could speed up the development of next-generation electronics, by eliminating a fragile manufacturing step. [ + ]
Wireless innovation transmits vast amounts of data
Researchers have developed a machine-learning system that curves ultrahigh-frequency signals around obstacles, solving a barrier to sub-terahertz wireless, and paving the way for faster data speeds. [ + ]
Radiation-proof chips built for Large Hadron Collider
Columbia engineers and physicists partnered with CERN to develop chips that can withstand radiation deep inside the world's largest particle accelerator. [ + ]
Novel solar cells power devices from indoor light
Scientists have developed wide bandgap perovskite indoor solar cells with an indoor power conversion efficiency of 37.6% under typical office lighting. [ + ]
