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Theorists probe the relationship between ‘strange metals’ and high-temperature superconductors

“Strange metals make interesting bedfellows for a phenomenon known as high-temperature superconductivity, which allows materials to carry electricity with zero loss. Both are rule-breakers. Strange metals don’t behave like regular metals, whose electrons act independently; instead their electrons behave …

AFRL tests in-house, rapidly developed small engine

“The Air Force Research Laboratory demonstrated a new and ultra-responsive approach to turbine engine development with the initial testing of the Responsive Open Source Engine (ROSE) on Nov. 6, 2019, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Aerospace Systems Directorate’s …

Airbus presents ground-breaking technology for EUTELSAT QUANTUM

“Airbus, ESA and Eutelsat have presented the new ground breaking multibeam active antenna payload today at Airbus in Madrid. Airbus’ ELSA+ (ELectronically Steerable Antenna+) is a first for commercial satellite communications in Europe. The versatility of its performance represents a …

Announcement of the Acquisition of the Semiconductor Business from Panasonic

“Nuvoton Technology Corporation (TSEC:4919, herein “Nuvoton”) announced today that it has entered into a Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement with Panasonic Corporation (TSE:6752, herein “Panasonic”) under which Nuvoton will acquire the semiconductor business of Panasonic mainly operated by …

Breaking (and Restoring) Graphene’s Symmetry in a Twistable Electronics Device

“Columbia researchers invent a new way to tune the properties of 2D materials by adjusting the twist angle between them; technology enables the development of nanoelectromechanical sensors with applications in astronomy, medicine, search and rescue, and more. A recent study …

Breakthrough paves path for a future free of batteries catching fire

“Deakin materials scientists have proven that liquid solvent-free solid state batteries can easily be made, paving the way for a future free from batteries catching fire or exploding if they get too hot. Research fellows at Deakin’s Institute for …

Chinese Academy of Sciences Leads Discovery of Unpredicted Stellar Black Hole

“Our Milky Way Galaxy is estimated to contain 100 million stellar black holes – cosmic bodies formed by the collapse of massive stars and so dense even light can’t escape. Until now, scientists had estimated the mass of an individual …

Hey Design A Shirt That Produces Electricity With The Temperature Difference Between The Body And The Environment

“The ‘e-textile’ prototype uses sustainable and low-cost materials such as tomato skin Researchers at the Faculty of Science of the University of Malaga have designed a ‘low cost’ shirt capable of producing electricity due to the difference in body temperature …

MediaTek and Intel Partner to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Next Generation of PCs

“MediaTek announces 5G modem optimized for key laptop segments. MediaTek today announced it is partnering with Intel to bring MediaTek’s new 5G modem to PCs. Through this partnership, Intel has been working with MediaTek on the 5G solution for …

New electrodes could increase efficiency of electric vehicles and aircraft

“The rise in popularity of electric vehicles and aircraft presents the possibility of moving away from fossil fuels toward a more sustainable future. While significant technological advancements have dramatically increased the efficiency of these vehicles, there are still several issues …