Articles
Who is winning at 6G?
Several billion dollars have been put on the table for 6G communication so far. So who is ahead in the race to mass deployment, maybe in 2030? [ + ]
Simultaneous qubit operation on a quantum chip
By simultaneously operating multiple spin qubits on the same quantum chip, researchers have overcome a key obstacle on the road to the supercomputer of the future. [ + ]
Nanotechnology is inspiring next-gen batteries
A drive to improve the already-established Li-ion batteries by incorporating nanomaterials into them has begun. [ + ]
Novel heterostructure could be key to quantum electronics
Pure germanium was bonded with aluminium in a way that atomically sharp interfaces are created, resulting in a monolithic metal–semiconductor–metal heterostructure. [ + ]
Jack connectors and their future in the 21st century
Almost everyone has heard about jack cables, plugs and sockets, but where exactly are they used? [ + ]
Sandwich-style fabrication for ultralow-energy electronics
The fabrication process, involving placing an atom-thick semiconductor between two mirrors, marks a significant step towards ultralow-energy electronics. [ + ]
A sensitive method for detecting transistor defects
Researchers devised a highly sensitive method of detecting and counting defects in transistors — a matter of urgent concern to the semiconductor industry. [ + ]
Researchers clear efficiency hurdle for organic solar cells
Researchers have identified a loss pathway in organic solar cells which makes them less efficient than silicon-based cells at converting sunlight into electricity. [ + ]
Optical switch could replace transistors, speed up computation
An energy-efficient optical switch could replace electronic transistors in a new generation of computers, manipulating photons rather than electrons. [ + ]
Considerations for designing sheet metal enclosures
Custom-designed sheet metal enclosures can offer a low-cost, fast-time-to-market solution for housing electronics. [ + ]
Harvesting energy from wooden floors
Researchers have created a nanogenerator that enables wooden flooring to generate energy from our footfalls — enough to power LED lightbulbs and small electronics. [ + ]
Stretchable, sweat-powered battery developed for wearables
Scientists have developed a soft and stretchable battery, measuring 2 x 2 cm and as flat as a small paper bandage, that is powered by human perspiration. [ + ]
'Charging room' powers devices without wires
Researchers have developed a system to safely deliver electricity over the air, potentially turning entire buildings into wireless charging zones. [ + ]
Molecular memory device inspired by the human brain
Unlike hard-wired standard circuits, the molecular device can be reconfigured using voltage to embed different computational tasks. [ + ]
D-sub connectors and their practical application in the industry of the 21st century
Before twisted-pair cables became a permanent feature of industrial halls, connections based on D-sub connectors were predominant. [ + ]
