A team of researchers from Stanford have created transistors from molybdenum disulphide using standard industrial-type production techniques. Will silicon…
A team of researchers from Stanford have created transistors from molybdenum disulphide using standard industrial-type production techniques. Will silicon finally be replaced once transistors cannot be made any smaller using silicon?
In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.
In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have recently developed a graphene-based superconductor without altering the…
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have recently developed a graphene-based superconductor without altering the material.
Researchers from the University of Sussex have created a new method for producing and controlling qubits which may bring…
Researchers from the University of Sussex have created a new method for producing and controlling qubits which may bring quantum computers closer to reality.
Researchers at Stanford University have created a separator with an encapsulated flame retardant that retains long-term…
Researchers at Stanford University have created a separator with an encapsulated flame retardant that retains long-term battery life.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 camera has a surprisingly complete electronic control board. This teardown looks inside.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 camera has a surprisingly complete electronic control board. This teardown looks inside.
Biometric security and the concept of the smart gun.
Biometric security and the concept of the smart gun.
Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.
Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.
Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is…
Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is approaching a limit.
Six ECE students at MIT are pushing the boundaries in the inkprint-to-Braille marketplace after winning a hackathon.
Six ECE students at MIT are pushing the boundaries in the inkprint-to-Braille marketplace after winning a hackathon.
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.
Carnegie Mellon's new programming language helps make energy harvesting systems more reliable.
Carnegie Mellon's new programming language helps make energy harvesting systems more reliable.
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.
Battlebots (US) and Robot Wars (UK) have made a comeback. How will modern technology change the game?
Battlebots (US) and Robot Wars (UK) have made a comeback. How will modern technology change the game?
Newer smartphones have lower SAR measurements, exposing users to less radiation.
Newer smartphones have lower SAR measurements, exposing users to less radiation.
A self-taught engineer from Bukavu (Republic Of Congo) has been helping light up his village since he was 13. To help…
A self-taught engineer from Bukavu (Republic Of Congo) has been helping light up his village since he was 13. To help others achieve such engineering feats, he is now sharing that knowledge.
It looks like the age of silicon may be coming to a close. Technological giant IBM wants to try using carbon nanotubes in…
It looks like the age of silicon may be coming to a close. Technological giant IBM wants to try using carbon nanotubes in chip design instead.
Researchers have turned nuclear waste into something truly useful: an (effectively) eternal battery.
Researchers have turned nuclear waste into something truly useful: an (effectively) eternal battery.
Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own…
Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own voltage sensor, however, this might have changed in a recent breakthrough.
For the first time, unsubsidized solar power is the cheapest form of new electricity, with solar power projects costing…
For the first time, unsubsidized solar power is the cheapest form of new electricity, with solar power projects costing less than other forms of renewable energy in emerging market countries.