Cyborg cockroaches carry electronics into disaster zones
03 September, 2026UQ researchers have equipped cockroaches with lightweight electronics, cameras and injectors, creating cyborg rescue platforms for hard-to-reach disaster zones.
Laser-patterned polymers enable novel surfaces for electronics
03 September, 2026 by Flinders UniversityA low-power laser process transforms sulfur-based polymers into functional reflective and water-repellent surfaces for potential use in electronics and optical devices.
Hardware implant exposes new risk in aircraft electronics
03 September, 2026 by Ioana Patringenaru, University of California San DiegoComputer science researchers developed and tested a device that, if plugged into a hardwired communications channel connecting two key flight computers, can take over communications between these computers.
How do you measure one-third of an electron?
20 August, 2026 by Nik Papageorgiou, EPFLEPFL researchers have developed a graphene device that measures the tiny, fractional electric charges carried by some of the strangest objects in quantum physics.
Gas-phase etching for faster MXene manufacturing
13 August, 2026 by Rachel Leeson, Rice UniversityA gas-phase MXene process cuts etching from hours to seconds, offering faster, more controllable and scalable production for advanced electronics and coatings.
Fuel cell catalyst targets data centre energy needs
12 August, 2026 by Beth Miller, Washington University in St. LouisA new carbon nanostructure helps platinum–cobalt catalysts remain stable at high temperatures, potentially enabling cleaner power for data centres.
Microwave brain chip compresses satellite data using AI
05 August, 2026 by Syl Kacapyr, Cornell Duffield College of EngineeringThe microwave chip can encode signals into an internal language before compressing and classifying data for low-power satellite systems.
Semiconductor chips enable biomolecular sensing
30 July, 2026 by Katherine Connor, University of California San DiegoBy integrating insect olfactory receptors with graphene semiconductor chips, researchers have created a bioelectronic platform for selective molecular detection.
Acoustic chip advances 6G and satellite RF systems
29 July, 2026A novel layered acoustic wave design improves RF power handling and thermal management, enabling more reliable chips for 6G, satellite and future wireless networks.
Carbon nanotube design boosts thermoelectric output
22 July, 2026 by Queensland University of Technology (QUT)Self-powered electronics stand to benefit from carbon nanotube engineering that reduces aggregation and improves thermoelectric efficiency.
Smart knits snap into shape as electronic switches
22 July, 2026 by Anne J. Manning, Harvard SEAS CommunicationsHarvard engineers have used standard industrial weft knitting to create dense fabrics that snap between multiple stable 3D shapes, turning ordinary textiles into mechanical metamaterials.
Prototype thin-film electronics dock without connectors
22 July, 2026A bio-inspired docking mechanism allows thin-film electronic modules to assemble autonomously, advancing reconfigurable electronics research.
Quantum heat engine advances scalable computing
15 July, 2026 by Aalto UniversityA new quantum heat engine based on superconducting circuits could support larger quantum computers through improved thermal control and hardware integration.
Plastic waste yields battery-grade graphite
02 July, 2026A novel technique converts PET plastic waste into battery-grade graphite, helping reduce landfill waste while supplying a key material for lithium-ion batteries.
Underground cooling for AI data centres
02 July, 2026 by Lois Yoksoulian, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnderground thermal energy storage could help cool AI data centres while cutting water use and easing the environmental impact of expanding AI infrastructure.
