DNA-like material could bring even smaller transistors
Computer chips use billions of tiny switches, called transistors, to process information. The more transistors on a chip, the faster the computer.
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New production process for perovskite cells: Fast, cheap track to new types of solar cells
The semiconductor perovskite is seen as a new hope to bring the production price of solar cells down below that of silicon used so far. Empa is developing new manufacturing processes to make perovskite solar cells not only ...
Feb 6, 2020
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New droplet-based electricity generator: A drop of water generates 140V power, lighting up 100 LED bulbs
A research team led by scientists from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has recently developed a droplet-based electricity generator (DEG) with a field-effect transistor (FET)-like structure that allows for high energy ...
Feb 5, 2020
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The one ring—to track your finger's location
Smart technology keeps getting smaller. There are smartphones, smartwatches and now, smart rings, devices that allow someone to use simple finger gestures to control other technology.
Feb 3, 2020
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Safe and effective shipboard firefighting
"Fire on board!" This is a grave danger for any ship, but especially so when a ship is ostensibly safely docked in harbor—where "normal" firefighters are on duty and have to cope with the special challenges on board a ship. ...
Feb 3, 2020
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First fully integrated flexible electronics made of magnetic sensors and organic circuits
Human skin is a fascinating multifunctional organ with unique properties originating from its flexible and compliant nature. It allows for interfacing with external physical environment through numerous receptors interconnected ...
Jan 22, 2020
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'Invisible computing' startup unveils smart contact lens
A startup focused on "invisible computing" Thursday unveiled a smart contact lens which delivers an augmented reality display in a user's field of vision.
Jan 16, 2020
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Tests measure solar panel performance beyond established standards
Photovoltaics used in solar panels are sensitive to environmental factors and often suffer degradation over time. International Electrotechnical Commission standards for accelerated degradation do not include field tests. ...
Jan 3, 2020
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Internet
Drones deliver on internet connectivity
Hovering airborne vehicles could connect smart sensors to the internet of things.
Dec 12, 2019
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Engineering
Algorithm may improve brain-controlled prostheses and exoskeletons
A team of researchers at the MIT Media Lab has devised an algorithm that promises to vastly improve the simultaneous tracking of any number of magnets. This has significant implications for prostheses, augmented reality, ...
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