Internal quantum batteries to power scalable quantum CPUs
04 February, 2026A new quantum-battery‑powered architecture, developed by researchers from CSIRO and the University of Melbourne, could make future quantum computers more efficient and easier to scale.
Porous gold metamaterial tunes electronic behaviour
04 February, 2026By changing the physical structure of gold at the nanoscale, researchers can drastically change how the material interacts with light — and, as a result, its electronic and optical properties.
Quantum-inspired wireless tech to boost 6G performance
04 February, 2026Researchers have developed a quantum-inspired method for optical wireless communication, to improve the performance of future 6G networks in indoor environments.
A greener method to produce high-performance graphene
28 January, 2026Monash University researchers have developed a green, solvent-free method to produce nitrogen-doped graphene nanoplatelets using a bio-derived nitrogen source.
Novel network cuts latency and energy in smart factories
21 January, 2026New research has shown why 5G alone won't meet smart factory demands, and proposed a hybrid wireless framework to cut latency, boost security and reduce energy use.
Electrodes created with light
14 January, 2026Researchers have shown that visible light can be used to form electrodes made from conductive plastics without relying on hazardous chemicals.
What does cybersecurity look like in the quantum age?
14 January, 2026 by Ty Tkacik, Penn State UniversityAs 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.
Preventing radiation-induced faults in electronics
11 December, 2025Researchers are developing an open-source tool to enhance the prevention of radiation-induced functional degradation in electronic systems.
Transforming acoustic waves with a chip
11 December, 2025 by Alex Parrish, Virginia Tech College of EngineeringResearchers have developed a chip that uses on-chip phased interdigital metamaterials to shape acoustic waves — enabling the manipulation of tiny particles.
Enhancing computer cooling with ionic technology
03 December, 2025Researchers have developed a new cooling technique for computer chips, using nanoscale channels and ion flow to combat heat generation.
QUT to establish photochemical mass spectrometer
03 December, 2025A new mass spectrometry facility will be established in Queensland to enable real-time characterisation of molecules as they undergo photochemical transformations.
Tweaked synthetic polymers boost conductivity
27 November, 2025 by Lois Yoksoulian, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignSynthetic polymers have emerged as a potential alternative to expensive, unsustainable minerals for use in semiconductors and other electronic devices.
Mechanical strain boosts lead-free ferroelectrics
19 November, 2025 by Todd Price, University of ArkansasScientists have discovered a way to boost the performance of lead-free ferroelectrics using pure mechanical force instead of chemical tinkering.
Crypto chip keeps water flowing in rural communities
13 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology Hong Kong LimitedTwisthink has integrated Microchip's ATECC608B crypto chip into an IoT pump sensor, to monitor pump health with capacitive sensing and cloud connectivity.
Engineers build longer-lasting qubit
13 November, 2025 by Alaina O’Regan, Princeton EngineeringResearchers have developed a superconducting qubit that operates for over one millisecond, tripling previous laboratory records.
