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The Power of Perovskite

“Originally a mineral, the perovskite used in today’s technology is quite different from the rock found in the Earth mantle. A “perovskite structure” uses a different combination of atoms but keep the general 3-dimensional structure originally observed in the …

2D materials clean up their act

“Two-dimensional materials such as graphene may only be one or two atoms thick but they are poised to power flexible electronics, revolutionise composites and even clean our water. However, being this thin comes at a price: the functional properties we …

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Announces New Automotive, Half-bridge MOSFET Driver ICs

“Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announces two new N-channel power MOSFET driver ICs capable of controlling MOSFETs connected in a half-bridge arrangement. Allegro’s A4926 and A4927 are specifically designed for automotive applications with high-power inductive loads, such as, DC Pumps (Braking …

IBM sets new record for magnetic tape storage; makes tape competitive for cloud storage

“IBM Research scientists have achieved a new world record in tape storage – their fifth since 2006. The new record of 201 Gb/in2 (gigabits per square inch) in areal density was achieved on a prototype sputtered magnetic tape developed by …

mbed OS 5.5.4 released

“We are pleased to announce the mbed OS 5.5.4 release is now available. This release includes 3 new targets: LPCXpresso54114, LPCXpresso54608 and VBLUno52.”

Smaller, smarter, softer robotic arm for endoscopic surgery

“Flexible endoscopes can snake through narrow passages to treat difficult to reach areas of the body. However, once they arrive at their target, these devices rely on rigid surgical tools to manipulate or remove tissue. These tools offer surgeons reduced …

Toshiba Unveils Single Package SSDs with 64-Layer 3D Flash Memory

“Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a committed technology leader, today announced the availability of the state-of-the-art BG3 series, its next generation single-package ball grid array (BGA) solid state drive (SSD) product line based on Toshiba’s latest 64-layer, 3-bit-per-cell …

World’s smallest neutrino detector observes elusive interactions of particles

“In 1974, a Fermilab physicist predicted a new way for ghostly particles called neutrinos to interact with matter. More than four decades later, a UChicago-led team of physicists built the world’s smallest neutrino detector to observe the elusive interaction …

Hubble Detects Exoplanet with Glowing Water Atmosphere

“Scientists have discovered the strongest evidence to date for a stratosphere on a planet outside our solar system, or exoplanet. A stratosphere is a layer of atmosphere in which temperature increases with higher altitudes. “This result is exciting because it …

Hyperloop One’s full-scale pod reaches 192 mph in new Nevada track test

“Hyperloop One has achieved a new milestone in terms of making its Hyperloop vision a physical reality: The company completed a test on July 29, 2017 at its full-scale Nevada test track that travelled at high speed, running nearly the …