Compostable circuits could slash environmental impact of electronics
A new type of circuit board which is almost entirely biodegradable could help reduce the environmental harms of electronic waste, its inventors say.
Jan 20, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
A new type of circuit board which is almost entirely biodegradable could help reduce the environmental harms of electronic waste, its inventors say.
Jan 20, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
A research team affiliated with UNIST has introduced a novel, high-performance, and thermally stable polymer-based non-volatile analog switch. This next-generation device is as thin and flexible as vinyl, yet capable of withstanding ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have created a molecule that naturally forms p/n junctions, structures that are vital for converting sunlight into electricity. Their findings offer a promising shortcut to producing ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Hardware
A new chip aims to dramatically reduce energy consumption while accelerating the processing of large amounts of data.
Jan 20, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
A new material provides high-performance conversion of heat into electricity, offering a way to make electronic devices more efficient.
Jan 20, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Researchers at UNSW have developed a new type of motor that spins, not with rigid components, but with a droplet of liquid metal. The breakthrough could transform soft robotics, flexible electronics, and medical devices.
Jan 19, 2026
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Engineering
When your winter jacket slows heat escaping your body or the cardboard sleeve on your coffee keeps heat from reaching your hand, you're seeing insulation in action. In both cases, the idea is the same: keep heat from flowing ...
Jan 19, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
New research from the WISE group (Wearable, Intelligent, Soft Electronics) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU-WISE) has addressed a long-standing bioelectronic challenge: the development of soft, 3D transistors.
Jan 15, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced last month by President Donald Trump.
Jan 14, 2026
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Engineering
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are widely used in smartphones and TVs thanks to their excellent color reproduction and thin, flexible planar structure. However, internal light loss has limited further improvements ...
Jan 12, 2026
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