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“A comparison of different solar-cell technologies shows that an organic material is better at staying cool than common silicon, and how a windy environment can help. Almost all electronic devices get hot, either due to the heat they generate or …
“Rather than being solely detrimental, cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time, research done at the University of Michigan shows. This runs counter to the view of many electric vehicle manufacturers, who try to minimize …
“The new sensor design resembles a molecular toolbox that can be used to quickly assemble sensors for a variety of purposes. An interdisciplinary research team from Bochum, Duisburg and Zurich has developed a new approach to construct modular optical sensors …
“A team of computer scientists and designers based out of the University of Waterloo have developed a tool to help people use colour better in graphic design. The tool, De-Stijl, uses powerful machine learning technology to suggest intuitive colour palettes …
“A scalable system for controlling quantum bits demonstrates a very low error rate, which is essential for making practical devices. A major obstacle to the development of practical quantum computers is the difficulty of scaling up—making a device with …
“What happens inside the carnivorous plant Venus Flytrap when it catches an insect? New technology has led to discoveries about the electrical signalling that causes the trap to snap shut. Bioelectronic technology enables advanced research into how plants react to …
“In California, thousands of miles of fiber optic cables crisscross the state, providing people with internet. But these underground cables can also have a surprising secondary function: they can sense and measure earthquakes. In a new study at Caltech, scientists …
“Calcium outshines chromium in the catalytic production of ammonia. Working together, a humble trio of calcium atoms have defied expectations to break apart one of the strongest chemical bonds known. The atoms form the key part of a catalyst that …
“Today’s small spacecraft pack sensors, guidance and control, and operating electronics into every available space. Printing electronic circuits on the walls and structures of spacecraft could help future missions do more in smaller packages. Engineers successfully tested hybrid printed …
“Accounting for radiation loss is the key to efficient wireless power transfer over long distances. A better way to wirelessly charge over long distances has been developed at Aalto University. Engineers have optimized the way antennas transmitting and receiving power …