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Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate…

Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate and 100x light coupling.

Biometric security comes standard for most smartphones. Can IR LEDs keep iris scanning a viable option?

Biometric security comes standard for most smartphones. Can IR LEDs keep iris scanning a viable option?

The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.

The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.

Researchers have created a printable electronic system that allows for a nano-material to flex with skin to create…

Researchers have created a printable electronic system that allows for a nano-material to flex with skin to create printable electrical tattoos.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will tear down an LED projector alarm clock with integrated humidity and temperature sensors.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will tear down an LED projector alarm clock with integrated humidity and temperature sensors.

Researchers have developed double-heterojunction nanorods which can be biased to both send and receive light—in other…

Researchers have developed double-heterojunction nanorods which can be biased to both send and receive light—in other words, a device that is both an LED and solar cell, capable of emitting and absorbing light.

In this teardown, we look at the Hiluckey solar charger with an inbuilt lithium-ion battery.

In this teardown, we look at the Hiluckey solar charger with an inbuilt lithium-ion battery.

Veteran engineers and market forecasters alike have fears of an impending component shortage this year. What evidence is…

Veteran engineers and market forecasters alike have fears of an impending component shortage this year. What evidence is there to suggest such a claim and if true, how will engineers be affected?

Learn about how LiDAR-equipped drones are helping us preserve historic sites.

Learn about how LiDAR-equipped drones are helping us preserve historic sites.

See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.

See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.

In this article we’ll look at three advanced ICs that can help you to monitor the surrounding environment.

In this article we’ll look at three advanced ICs that can help you to monitor the surrounding environment.

Sometimes you need to block electrical current while allowing information to pass. In this article, we’ll look at three…

Sometimes you need to block electrical current while allowing information to pass. In this article, we’ll look at three new isolation products.

MIT has created transformable inflatables with various materials through a heat-sealing approach. Materials such as…

MIT has created transformable inflatables with various materials through a heat-sealing approach. Materials such as paper, plastics, and fabrics can be used to create interactive wearables and soft robotics.

IMAX has entered the scene with IMAX VR Centres. AAC sent a writer to a pre-launch experience in Los Angeles, California…

IMAX has entered the scene with IMAX VR Centres. AAC sent a writer to a pre-launch experience in Los Angeles, California the day before the center opened to the press.

In this teardown Tuesday we will take apart an Ikea smart lamp that can be controlled via an external remote.

In this teardown Tuesday we will take apart an Ikea smart lamp that can be controlled via an external remote.

A new processing technique allows for the doping of organic PV cells at room temperature.

A new processing technique allows for the doping of organic PV cells at room temperature.

IBM has released their “5 in 5” in which they predict five important innovations that will happen within the next five years.

IBM has released their “5 in 5” in which they predict five important innovations that will happen within the next five years.

What's inside the Suaoki Bluetooth laser distance measurement tool?

What's inside the Suaoki Bluetooth laser distance measurement tool?

Researchers from Australian National University (ANU) have incorporated nanocrystals to turn normal eye glasses into…

Researchers from Australian National University (ANU) have incorporated nanocrystals to turn normal eye glasses into light-weight night-vision ones.