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Toughening up polymers

“Adding nanoparticles to a polymer matrix enhances the thermo-mechanical properties of the materials A*STAR researchers have toughened up polylactic acid while maintaining its elasticity by adding core-shell nanoparticles as a filler1. Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable and highly …

Wi-Fi Alliance introduces Wi-Fi 6

“New generational approach enables users to easily differentiate between Wi-Fi® technologies Wi-Fi Alliance® introduces Wi-Fi 6 as the industry designation for products and networks that support the next generation of Wi-Fi®, based on 802.11ax technology. Wi-Fi 6 is part …

Another step towards the hand prosthesis of the future

“Over the years, various solutions have been developed to restore tactile information to people with limb amputation. However, this information is still far from those of the human hand in terms of naturalness and effectiveness. The solution to this important …

Arm Mbed OS 5.10 Release: Focus on connectivity, firmware management and ease of use

“About this release In Mbed OS 5.10 we are improving the firmware update user experience. Mbed OS provides integrated firmware over-the-air (OTA) update capability, enabled by Pelion Device Management. Mbed OS now makes this process seamless, providing secure and …

David Patterson Says It’s Time for New Computer Architectures and Software Languages

“Moore’s Law is over, ushering in a golden age for computer architecture, says RISC pioneer David Patterson—University of California professor, Google engineer, and RISC pioneer—says there’s no better time than now to be a computer architect …

Famed mathematician claims proof of 160-year-old Riemann hypothesis

“One of the most important unsolved problems in mathematics may have been solved, retired mathematician Michael Atiyah is set to claim on Monday. In a talk at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum in Germany, Atiyah will present what he refers to …

From Terminator to household tech: Researchers work to add function to 3D-printed objects

“In the movie “Terminator 2,” the T-1000 robot pours itself through the ceiling of an elevator. That scene started a flow of ideas for Purdue Polytechnic Institute professor Richard Voyles. “The point is, he’s computing while pouring,” said Voyles …

Fujitsu Develops Platform Technology to Support High Speed Processing of Massive Data in Distributed Storage

“Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that it has developed a technology that offers both high speed data-processing and high-capacity storage in distributed storage systems, in order to speed up the processing of ever-increasing volumes of data. Recently, customers have looked …

Hayabusa 2 rovers send new images from Ryugu surface

“The photos reveal new details of the surface of the space rock, which is known as Ryugu. On 21 September, the rovers were released on to the surface by the “mothership”, Hayabusa 2. Hayabusa 2 reached Ryugu in June after …

Honing quantum sensing

“PhD student David Layden in the Quantum Engineering Group has a new approach to spatial noise filtering that boosts development of ultra-sensitive quantum sensors. While quantum technologies have great long-term potential in computing applications, they are closer to practical use …