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Electronics & Semiconductors
Scientists generate electricity from ambient moisture using everyday ingredients
In a study published in Nano Energy, researchers from Queen Mary, the University of Warwick, Imperial College London, and Universitas Mercatorum report a highly stable, biodegradable Moisture-Electric Generator (MEG). The ...
May 22, 2026
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AI-powered stretchable computing patch can run algorithms directly on the body
A new skin-like computing patch developed at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) can analyze health data using artificial intelligence in an unprecedented way. Unlike today's ...
May 21, 2026
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New semiconductor building blocks make power converters smaller, more affordable
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory incorporated gallium nitride semiconductors to create a high-efficiency power converter that is more compact, affordable, and efficient.
May 21, 2026
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IRAA doping could reshape organic semiconductors with cleaner, faster charge control
Semiconductors are an indispensable part of modern-day technologies ranging from computers and smartphones to solar panels and LED lighting. Their ability to control the flow of electrical charge makes them essential for ...
May 21, 2026
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Alibaba unveils new AI chip as Nvidia access remains stalled
Tech giant Alibaba released on Wednesday a new artificial intelligence chip it said performed three times as well as its predecessor, showcasing growing domestic chipmaker prowess as US titan Nvidia struggles for access to ...
May 20, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Toward power-generating displays: A single device that harvests and emits light
A newly developed organic semiconductor device can both generate electricity from light and emit bright visible light, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. By carefully designing a material where energy losses are ...
May 19, 2026
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Researchers solve longstanding problem in measuring semiconductor defects
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories and Auburn University have developed a new method to more accurately detect atomic-scale defects in electronic materials, an advance that could help improve technologies ranging ...
May 14, 2026
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Body-compatible electrode developed: Rigid on insertion, soft once inside
A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has developed a novel electrode that the human body does not reject. This advance addresses a fundamental limitation of current wearable technology ...
May 14, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Silicon hybrid captures high-energy sunlight for fuel-making reactions, study finds
Plants and algae make their fuel from sunlight. Perhaps we could do the same using semiconductors. A team of scientists at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) has now made strides in that direction. They discovered ...
May 13, 2026
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These optical sensors don't just see—they think fast enough to change surgery, space exploration and more
Imagine a surgical robot that could detect the boundary between a tumor and healthy tissue during an operation; not by sending images offsite for testing, but by quickly analyzing subtle differences fast enough to guide the ...
May 12, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Why this low-voltage laser platform could reshape AR, VR and holographic displays
A new class of laser emission technology enabling ultra-high color purity and continuous spectral tunability at low voltage has been developed, marking a significant advance beyond conventional display light sources.
May 12, 2026
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Copper's biggest rival yet? New carbon nanotube fibers could reshape wiring for EVs, drones and aircraft
Spanish researchers have demonstrated a scalable manufacturing process for carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers with electrical conductivity comparable to that of copper and aluminum. The result, published in Science, is a breakthrough ...
May 10, 2026
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Contact between 2D and 3D perovskites reshapes crystal order, lifting efficiency to 26.25%
Perovskites, a class of material with a characteristic crystal structure that can convert light into electricity, have proved to be promising for the development of more affordable, flexible, and efficient solar cells than ...
Engineering
Fiber-optic sensor reads strain through electrical signals, skipping optical analyzers
Scientists have demonstrated a new fiber-optic sensing method that detects strain and displacement by reading interference patterns directly in the electrical spectrum of a photodetected signal. The approach uses a polymer ...
May 8, 2026
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3D-MIND: A flexible device that can be integrated with living brain cells
Contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as the models underpinning the functioning of ChatGPT, image generators and AI-powered creative tools, draw inspiration from the human brain's functions and organization. ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Focused helium ions create ferroelectric regions in aluminum nitride for lower-power chips
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have shown for the first time that ferroelectricity can be directly written into aluminum nitride using a tightly focused helium ion beam at the Center ...
May 7, 2026
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Hardware
Silicon oscillators solve computer problems that would take thousands of years using semiconductors
In the era of big data and artificial intelligence, a new approach has emerged for solving combinatorial optimization problems, which involves finding the most efficient solution among many possible options and can otherwise ...
May 6, 2026
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Durable ionogel withstands 5,000 times its weight while staying soft on skin
The development of soft materials that can reliably function on the human body is important for the future of bioelectronics and wearable medical devices. These materials need to comfortably conform to the skin while being ...
May 5, 2026
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AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips—even though they don't use the same kinds
The boom in data center construction is taking up much of the supply of high-tech components, especially processor and memory chips. This demand is squeezing consumer device makers, which are having trouble acquiring enough ...
May 4, 2026
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A new type of optical chip cuts static power while enabling electrical reprogramming
As technology advances, and the demand for faster, higher-bandwidth, and more energy-efficient data processing continues to grow, scientists and engineers search for ways to improve electronic systems. One avenue they have ...
May 1, 2026
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Engineering
Continuous lamination unlocks stable production of large-area flexible circuit boards
A new manufacturing technology has been developed for the continuous production of large-area flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs). As demand grows for lightweight and long flexible cables capable of replacing conventional ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
No batteries, just body heat: Demonstrating the potential of battery-free sensing
As devices for wireless sensing systems become smaller and more complex, finding suitable power sources for them is becoming increasingly difficult. However, advances in low-power sensing technology may allow such systems ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Engineering
Motion-enhanced sensor captures ultra-high-resolution images, overcoming a pixel miniaturization bottleneck
Digital image sensors (DIS), devices that capture images by converting light patterns into electrical signals, are integrated in many contemporary electronic devices, including smartphones, digital cameras and some medical ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Next-gen semiconductors that share life's handedness just got more practical
A University at Buffalo-led team has found a way to help chiral semiconductors, electronic materials whose structures are left- or right-handed like many of life's building blocks, absorb visible light. In a study published ...
Apr 27, 2026
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