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Screen-printing method can make wearable electronics less expensive

“The glittering, serpentine structures that power wearable electronics can be created with the same technology used to print rock concert t-shirts, new research shows. The study, led by Washington State University researchers, demonstrates that electrodes can be made using just …

Shift to ultraviolet-driven chemistry in planet-forming disks marks beginning of late-stage planet formation

“The chemistry of planet formation has fascinated researchers for decades because the chemical reservoir in protoplanetary discs—the dust and gas from which planets form—directly impacts planet composition and potential for life. New research from the University of Michigan …

Solar-powered system converts plastic and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels

“Researchers have developed a system that can transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other valuable products – using just the energy from the Sun. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, developed the system, which can convert …

St Andrews scientists turn up the heat on physics phenomenon

“A ‘quantum harmonic oscillator’ – a structure that can control the location and energy of quantum particles which could, in future, be used to develop new technologies including OLEDs and miniature lasers – has been made at room temperature by researchers led …

STMicroelectronics brings 32-bit kick to cost-sensitive 8-bit applications with STM32C0 series microcontrollers

“Most affordable entry to STM32 family now in high-volume production and available for shipment, covered by ST’s 10-year longevity program STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is again broadening access …

STPOWER automotive-grade devices from STMicroelectronics run cooler in surface-mount ACEPACK SMIT package

“STMicroelectronics has introduced five power-semiconductor bridges in popular configurations, housed in ST’s advanced ACEPACK™ SMIT package that eases assembly and enhances power density over conventional TO-style packages. Engineers can choose from two STPOWER 650V MOSFET half bridges, a …

The Greenest Generation: NVIDIA, Intel and Partners Supercharge AI Computing Efficiency

“AI is at the heart of humanity’s most transformative innovations — from developing COVID vaccines at unprecedented speeds and diagnosing cancer to powering autonomous vehicles and understanding climate change. Virtually every industry will benefit from adopting AI, but the technology …

The optical fibre that keeps data safe even after being twisted or bent

“Physicists have created an optical fibre that uses the maths concept of topology to remain robust, thereby guaranteeing the high-speed transfer of information. Optical fibres are the backbone of our modern information networks. From long-range communication over the internet to …

Turning abandoned mines into batteries

“A novel technique called Underground Gravity Energy Storage turns decommissioned mines into long-term energy storage solutions, thereby supporting the sustainable energy transition. Renewable energy sources are central to the energy transition toward a more sustainable future. However, as sources like …

Unpacking the “black box” to build better AI models

“Stefanie Jegelka seeks to understand how machine-learning models behave, to help researchers build more robust models for applications in biology, computer vision, optimization, and more. When deep learning models are deployed in the real world, perhaps to detect financial fraud …