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“Researchers at the University of Washington, working with researchers from the ETH-Zurich, Purdue University and Virginia Commonwealth University, have achieved an optical communications breakthrough that could revolutionize information technology. They created a tiny device, smaller than a human hair …
“Cheap, flexible and sustainable plastic semiconductors will soon be a reality thanks to a breakthrough by chemists at the University of Waterloo. Professor Derek Schipper and his team at Waterloo have developed a way to make conjugated polymers, plastics that …
“Ever wanted a powersupply that you can use on the go, even without a wall outlet nearby? And wouldn’t it be cool if it was also very precise, digital, and controllable via PC and your phone? In this instructable …
“Immersive experiences seek to engage the full sensory system in ways that words, pictures, or touch alone cannot. With respect to the haptic system, however, physical feedback has been provided primarily with handheld tactile experiences or vibration-based designs, largely ignoring …
“For millions of displaced people around the world — many of them refugees, living in temporary shelters under crowded conditions — an outbreak of disease is devastating. Each year, the measles virus kills more than 134,000 people globally, and another 100 …
““Mg2B2O5 Nanowires Enabled Multifunctional Solid-State Electrolyte with High Ionic Conductivity, Excellent Mechanical Properties and Flame-retardant Performance” Nano Letters From cell phones and laptops to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are the power source that fuels everyday life. But in recent years …
“In an advance that could shrink many measurement technologies, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and partners have demonstrated the first miniaturized devices that can generate desired frequencies, or colors, of light precisely enough to be …
“Losing an arm doesn’t have to mean losing all sense of touch, thanks to prosthetic arms that stimulate nerves with mild electrical feedback. University of Illinois researchers have developed a control algorithm that regulates the current so a prosthetics …
“Rice scientists show how salt lowers reaction temperatures to make novel materials A dash of salt can simplify the creation of two-dimensional materials, and thanks to Rice University scientists, the reason is becoming clear. Boris Yakobson, a Rice professor of …
“Who has never dreamed of going home just with a phone app, or being able to listen to and recopy data trams? I am happy to be able to share with you what I realized, and how I proceeded. I …