A simple, compact system first collects moisture from the air (left) and then releases the trapped liquid (right) when heated, which results in potable water. Credit: Xiangyu Li, edited Researchers have developed a compact device…
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have introduced a groundbreaking approach in semiconductor technology using mixed-dimensional transistors. This innovation paves the way for more efficient, high-performance electronics, overcoming the challenges of traditional downscaling and…
Stanford’s Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute has developed an AI model called a topographic deep artificial neural network (TDANN) that mimics the brain’s organization of visual information. This model, which uses naturalistic inputs and spatial constraints,…
Apparatus used to measure the properties of the semiconductors. Credit: Dr Martin Statzs, Sirringhaus Lab Scientists have enhanced organic <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip=" semiconductors Semiconductors are materials with electrical conductivity that falls between conductors and…
Recent research has made significant strides in the development of optical neural networks, presenting a sustainable alternative to the energy and resource-intensive models currently in use. By leveraging light propagation through multimode fibers and a…
A new HDD technology involving three-dimensional magnetic recording could enhance storage capacities and reduce the number of HDDs needed, promising future cost and energy efficiencies. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Possibility of ultra-high density hard disk drives with…
A new material makes lithium batteries longer-lasting and more efficient—great news for electric cars and clean energy storage. Batteries power much of modern life, from smartphones to electric vehicles, but they still come with major…
Tohoku University researchers have developed a tunable filter for terahertz wave signals, facilitating higher transmission rates and improved signal quality. This breakthrough, crucial for the advancement of terahertz applications in communication, medical imaging, and industrial…
A solar-powered water harvester developed by KAUST researchers can extract 2-3 liters of water per day during the summer months. Credit: 2024 KAUST; Heno Hwang A new solar-powered water harvester developed by KAUST uses a…
EPFL researchers have created a groundbreaking device that operates efficiently at millikelvin temperatures required for quantum computing, potentially revolutionizing cooling systems for advanced technologies. The LANES lab’s 2D device made of graphene and indium selenide….
