Old silicon learns new tricks
Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology fabricated arrays of atomically smooth iron-coated silicon pyramids, with unusual magnetic propertiesCredit: ...
Tag: Electrical Engineering/Electronics
A better pen-and-ink system for drawing flexible circuits
Credit: Adapted from ACS Applied Electronic Materials 2020, DOI: 10.1021/acsaelm.0c00866 Conductive ink is a great tool for printing flexible electronic ...
In sight: A paradigm shift in materials characterization
With industry partnership, Lehigh Univ. materials researchers developing novel instrumentation that could outperform synchrotron-based x-ray absorption spectrometry in giving scientists ...
On the road to invisible solar panels: How tomorrow’s windows will generate electricity
A new study led by scientists from Incheon National University in Korea shows how to make a fully transparent solar ...
3D-printed smart gel changes shape when exposed to light
Rutgers engineers' invention can become color-changing 'artificial muscle'Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Galapagos Rift Expedition 2011 Inspired by the color-changing ...
Super surfaces
Terahertz waves to help bounce wireless communication into the next generationCredit: Princeton University Assembling tiny chips into unique programmable surfaces, ...
Supercapacitors challenge batteries
Powerful graphene hybrid material for highly efficient supercapacitorsCredit: Prof. Dr. J. Kolleboyina / IITJ A team working with Roland Fischer, ...
Long live the efficient, pure-blue OLED
Novel approach shows promise for overcoming the bottleneck of blue emission in displays using organic light-emitting diodesCredit: Masaki Tanaka, Kyushu ...
A high order for a low dimension
Novel crystal confines electrons to one dimension for spintronic applicationsCredit: © 2020 Kondo et al Spintronics refers to a suite ...
Comb of a lifetime: a new method for fluorescence microscopy
Scientists develop a fluorescence "lifetime" microscopy technique that uses frequency combs and no mechanical parts to observe dynamic biological phenomenaCredit: ...
Stretching diamond for next-generation microelectronics
Credit: Dang Chaoqun / City University of Hong Kong Diamond is the hardest material in nature. But out of many ...
Extremely energy efficient microprocessor developed using superconductors
Credit: Yokohama National University Researchers from Yokohama National University in Japan have developed a prototype microprocessor using superconductor devices that ...
Atomic-scale nanowires can now be produced at scale
Scalable synthesis of transition metal chalcogenide nanowires for next-gen electronicsCredit: Copyright 2020 American Chemical Society (ACS) Tokyo, Japan - Researchers ...
Record-setting thermoelectric figure of merit achieved for metal oxides
Credit: Hiromichi Ohta Scientists at Hokkaido University have developed a layered cobalt oxide with a record-setting thermoelectric figure of merit, ...
Disposable surgical masks best for being heard clearly when speaking, study finds
Credit: Photo courtesy Ryan Corey CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researcher a target="_blank" href="http://ryanmcorey.com/">Ryan Corey recently heard from a friend who teaches ...
Putting on the pressure improves glass for fiber optics
Credit: Yongjian Yang, Penn State Rapid, accurate communication worldwide is possible via fiber optic cables, but as good as they ...
A powerful computational tool for efficient analysis of cell division 4D image data
Credit: DOI number: 10.1038/s41467-020-19863-x A joint research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has developed a novel ...
Lehigh University’s Dr. Nelson Tansu named IEEE Fellow
Engineering professor and researcher lauded for contributions to semiconductor photonics technologiesCredit: Lehigh University Lehigh University's Nelson Tansu has been named ...
High-five or thumbs-up? New device detects which hand gesture you want to make
The device, which combines wearable biosensors with artificial intelligence, could be used to control prosthetics or interact with electronic devicesCredit: ...
UArizona researcher wins $1 million NSF C-Accel Grant
University of Arizona researcher Zheshen Zhang leads a team to create sensor systems for navigation, health care and communications -- ...
