Researchers have developed an X-ray microscopy technique that will help scientists see what's happening inside lithium-ion battery particles as they charge and discharge. Being able to see what's going on will help scientists better understand how the batteries work, and how to make them better. [ + ]

RMIT researchers have created self-propelling liquid metals. The development is a critical step in moving from solid-state electronics towards flexible and dynamically reconfigurable soft circuit systems. [ + ]

The latest development to come out of research into 'transient electronics' is a self-destructing lithium-ion battery capable of delivering 2.5 V and then dissolving within 30 minutes when dropped in water. It can power a desktop calculator for about 15 minutes. [ + ]

To give drivers certainty about whether they're safe to drive after drinking alcohol, scientists have developed a flexible, wearable patch that measures a person's blood alcohol level from their sweat, then sends the results wirelessly to a smartphone. [ + ]

For the first time ever, scientists have achieved more than 1100 hours' running time — that's almost 46 days — with a silicon-air battery. This type of battery is being heralded as a cost-effective alternative to current energy storage technology. [ + ]

Researchers have successfully created inkjet-printed photographs that produce energy, paving the way for electrical devices to be powered by graphics and imagery on their surfaces. [ + ]

Richardson RFPD has received an award from DAIHEN Corporation at the company's annual supplier meeting — the first time the company has ever presented an award to a distributor. [ + ]

STMicroelectronics was named the MEMS Manufacturer of the Year at the MEMS World Summit, held in Shanghai from 25–26 July. [ + ]

Researchers have used oxygen to to break the bond between silicene and the substrate on which it is grown, overcoming the key hurdle preventing the production of a material with potential to supercharge electronics. [ + ]

EIDA (Electronics Industry Development Adelaide) will hold its Foundation Dinner on 26 August. Professor Goran Roos, an internationally renowned authority on regional economic development, has been announced as the guest speaker at the event. [ + ]

STMicroelectronics has announced its acquisition of assets related to ams's near-field communication (NFC) and radiofrequency identification (RFID) reader business. [ + ]

element14 has partnered with TE Connectivity to feature high-voltage components for transportation applications in its storefront, including products focused on rail system operations, for a range of climate and environmental conditions. [ + ]

Researchers have determined a key step in improving solid oxide fuel cells — a promising clean energy technology that has so far struggled to gain wide acceptance in the marketplace. [ + ]

Researchers have successfully embedded a powerful magnetic memory chip on a flexible plastic material that is said to demonstrate excellent performance in terms of data storage and processing capabilities, bringing the concept of flexible, wearable electronics closer to reality. [ + ]

Swiss researchers have developed a simple and cost-effective procedure for enhancing the performance of conventional Li-ion rechargeable batteries — and all it required was changing the battery's anode structure. [ + ]