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.
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.
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.
New nanomaterial takes shape
31 October, 2025Researchers from Flinders University have used used a novel process, known as photostriction, to shape ferroelectric thin films for micro-devices.
'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.
Turning waste wood into biodegradable PCBs
23 October, 2025 by Anna Ettlin, EmpaResearchers have developed fully biodegradable printed circuit boards made from lignocellulose, a wood-based composite of cellulose and lignin.
Deep space antenna launched in New Norcia, WA
22 October, 2025 by European Space Agency (ESA)The European Space Agency (ESA) has inaugurated a new 35-metre deep space antenna at its New Norcia site in Western Australia, to communicate with spacecraft exploring the solar system.
