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Across the spectrum: Researchers find way to stabilize color of light in next-gen material

“A team of Florida State University physicists has found a way to stabilize the color of light being emitted from a promising class of next-generation materials that researchers believe could be the basis for efficient and more cost-effective optoelectronic technologies …

Announcing the Arduino IoT Cloud Public Beta

“In our pursuit to democratize Internet of Things development, today we are excited to announce the Arduino IoT Cloud! The Arduino IoT Cloud is an easy to use Internet of Things Application Platform. It makes it very simple for anyone …

Attosecond Photoelectron Spectroscopy Accelerated

“The laser physicists involved in the MEGAS collaboration have succeeded in reducing the acquisition time for data required for reliable characterization of multidimensional electron motions by a factor of 1000 It may sound paradoxical, but capturing the ultrafast motions of …

Chemical Engineering research to turn plastic waste into clean fuels

“The United Nations estimates that more than 8 million tons of plastics flow into the oceans each year. A new chemical conversion process could transform the world’s polyolefin waste, a form of plastic, into useful products, such as clean …

Controlling Charge Flow by Managing Electron Holes

“Researchers watch and measure in real time charge dynamics between layers of oxide materials, offering insights into solar cells. The Science Much remains to be learned about how charge moves along the molecules that make up the layers of materials …

Google extends chip-making efforts to design hub Bengaluru

“Alphabet Inc’s Google has hired more than a dozen microchip engineers in Bengaluru, India, in recent months and plans to rapidly add more, according to LinkedIn profiles, job postings and two industry executives, as the search firm expands its …

GPS uses 10 bits to store the week. That means it runs out… oh heck - April 6, 2019

“Nav gadgets will be Gah, Properly Screwed if you don’t or can’t update firmware Older satnavs and such devices won’t be able to use America’s Global Positioning System properly after April 6 unless they’ve been …

Gummy-like robots could help prevent disease

“EPFL scientists have developed microscopic, hydrogel-based muscles that can manipulate and mechanically stimulate biological tissue. These soft, biocompatible robots could be used for targeted therapy and to help diagnose and prevent disease. Human tissues experience a variety of mechanical stimuli …

How plants expand their capacity to use solar energy

“Research from the lab of assistant professor of chemistry Gabriela Schlau-Cohen advances the understanding of plants’ photosynthetic machinery. Green plants capture light that spans the visible solar spectrum, and while a broad spectral range is required for sufficient absorption, the …

How safe is graphene?

“Graphene is considered one of the most interesting and versatile materials of our time. The application possibilities inspire both research and industry. But are products containing graphene also safe for humans and the environment? A comprehensive review, developed as part …