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Electronics & Semiconductors
Slow electrons for more efficient reactions
What an international team of researchers actually set out to do was to detect a mysterious chemical object: a dielectron in solution. A dielectron is made up of two electrons, but unlike an atom, it has no nucleus. Up to ...
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Operation mechanism of light-emitting electrochemical cells: A cheaper alternative to organic light-emitting diodes
Light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) are a type of organic light-emitting devices. Compared to organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), LECs exhibit a simpler structure, greater flexibility, and can be manufactured at ...
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Engineering
Newborn baby inspires sensor design that simulates human touch
As we move into a world where human-machine interactions are becoming more prominent, pressure sensors that are able to analyze and simulate human touch are likely to grow in demand.
Jun 1, 2023
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Hardware
AI chips are hot. Here's what they are, what they're for and why investors see gold
The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon closely related to the chips that power video game graphics. It's an artificial intelligence chip, designed specifically to make building AI systems ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Engineering
Study demonstrates the potential of ferroelectric hafnia for developing low-power logic devices
Transistors, semiconducting devices that regulate, amplify and generate the flow of electrical current, are central components of most electronics. Electronics engineers have been trying to develop increasingly smaller transistors, ...
May 31, 2023 feature
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Business
Nvidia, the world's newest, AI-amped tech giant
Nvidia, a chip technology company, became a trillion dollar enterprise this week and the world's newest tech giant. Here are a few key facts about the little-known firm.
May 31, 2023
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Engineering
An adaptive artificial cochlea that could enhance the performance of hearing aids
In recent years, electronics engineers have developed a wide range of systems inspired by human and animal biology. By closely replicating complex biological processes, these systems could ultimately tackle numerous real-world ...
May 30, 2023 feature
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Engineering
Researchers develop wireless sensor system for continuous monitoring of bridge deformation
Researchers in Drexel University's College of Engineering have developed a solar-powered, wireless sensor system that can continually monitor bridge deformation and could be used to alert authorities when the bridge performance ...
May 26, 2023
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Michigan launches consortium of higher ed, employers to prepare semiconductor workforce
The Michigan Economic Development Corp., the state's economic development organization, is spearheading the launch of a consortium of higher education institutions and employers to train workers for jobs in the growing semiconductor ...
May 25, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
China steps up response to US chip moves but economic reality limits how far
Beijing's restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in retaliation to sweeping US chip curbs mark a major step up in its response to Washington's pressure and could open the door for further measures in the geopolitical standoff, ...
May 25, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
German chip charge could short-circuit on myriad challenges
Germany is seeking to lead a European charge to boost chip production with a series of mega-investments but the drive faces challenges ranging from high energy prices to subsidy rows and worker shortages.
May 24, 2023
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Business
China tells tech manufacturers to stop using Micron chips, stepping up feud with United States
Stepping up a feud with Washington over technology and security, China's government on Sunday told users of computer equipment deemed sensitive to stop buying products from the biggest U.S. memory chipmaker, Micron Technology ...
May 21, 2023
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Britain unveils $1.2B strategy to boost computer chip industry
Britain's government unveiled its long-awaited semiconductor strategy Friday, catching up with similar efforts by Western allies seeking to reduce reliance on Asian production of the computer chips that are essential to modern ...
May 19, 2023
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UK unveils £1 bn semiconductor strategy
The British government on Friday unveiled a new £1 billion semiconductor strategy to invest in infrastructure, research and security as the UK tries to diversify its chip supply chain.
May 19, 2023
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