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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aussie scientists prove feasibility of Earth-to-space quantum beams
12 November, 2025 by University of Technology SydneyResearchers have shown that it is feasible to send quantum signals from Earth to a satellite, paving the way for stronger quantum communication networks.
'Liquid metal' composite for greener electronics
30 October, 2025 by William Poor, UW NewsA newly developed liquid metal composite material offers a promising solution to the growing challenge of electronic waste.
Discovery in 2D devices reveals hidden cavities
30 October, 2025 by Ellen Neff, Columbia Quantum InitiativeWith THz spectroscopy scaled down to chip-sized, researchers have identified a potential new way to control quantum materials.
Scientists build fluid-based chip with brain-like memory
13 October, 2025 by Monash UniversityResearchers at Monash University have developed a nanofluidic chip that mimics neural pathways in the brain, paving the way for new approaches to computing hardware.
Quantum signals sent with Standard Internet Protocol
02 October, 2025 by Ian Scheffler, University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied ScienceA new integrated chip has demonstrated how quantum networks could communicate using today's internet protocols over existing commercial fibre-optic cables.
'Wiggling' atoms for smaller electronics
25 September, 2025Researchers have unveiled a novel technique to manipulate the atomic structure of quantum materials using ultrafast laser pulses.
