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Toshiba Redefines the Limit of Intercity Secure Communications

“Twin-Field QKD allows secure quantum key distribution over 500 km of optical fibre The Cambridge Research Laboratory of Toshiba Research Europe Ltd today announced that it has devised a new protocol for quantum key distribution (QKD) that will extend its …

Yale physicists find signs of a time crystal

“Yale physicists have uncovered hints of a time crystal — a form of matter that “ticks” when exposed to an electromagnetic pulse — in the last place they expected: a crystal you might find in a child’s toy. The discovery means …

A Maze Running Game for PIC16F18313 Microcontrollers

“The point of the maze game is to find a path out of the maze. David’s version used 4 LEDs to display the player’s immediate surroundings and provided 4 buttons to select which direction to move in. I …

An Arduino Based Moped Display

“I brought a rundown old moped from my auntie a while ago, although it was a little beaten up she ran just fine, so i gave her a breath of life and now shes once again road worthy ( MOT guy …

Arduino Door Bell With VU Meter

“Basic idea is - upon pushing the door bell push button, LEDs will start to rhythmically glow along with buzzer sound, after a time two events will automatically stop. The LEDs can be outside the door for entertaining the visitor or …

Autonomous Fire Hazard System

“The time has come to automate our good old fire alarms and make them part of an interconnected world. Story Imagine your on vacation or out of town and there’s a fire in your house. You’ll probably be …

Fundamental equations guide marine robots to optimal sampling sites

“New principled approach helps autonomous underwater vehicles explore the ocean in an intelligent, energy-efficient manner. Observing the world’s oceans is increasingly a mission assigned to autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) — marine robots that are designed to drift, drive, or glide …

newelectronics 8 Maio 2018

“New Electronics is a fortnightly magazine focusing on technological innovation, news and the latest developments in the electronics sector. Downloadable as a digital page turner or pdf file, or offered as a hard copy, the New Electronics magazine is available …

Strain Improves Performance of Atomically Thin Semiconductor Material

“Researchers in UConn’s Institute of Materials Science significantly improved the performance of an atomically thin semiconductor material by stretching it, an accomplishment that could prove beneficial to engineers designing the next generation of flexible electronics, nano devices, and optical …

The Artificial Plant Emotion Expressor (A.P.E.X.)

“What is APEX? APEX is a smart (not to mention cute) plant monitoring device. Just plug it into any plant and it will display the “happiness” level of the plant! This is a great reminder to water your plants if …