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Physicists Discover Why Thin Carbon Nanotubes Have Metallic Conductivity
An international team of researchers has examined the optical and dielectric properties of thin, macroscopic films. These films are based on single-walled carbon nanotubes.
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New Supercapacitor Has 100 Times More Energy Storage
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the DMH Series supercapacitor from Murata.
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New Robot Measures Plant Growth at the Cellular Level
Plant scientists have developed a new tool called an automated confocal micro-extensometer (ACME). It allows scientists to measure spatial variation in the mechanical properties of plant cells with unprecedented accuracy.
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Researchers Test Artificial Photosynthesis to Use Renewable Energy to Convert Carbon Dioxide
A new catalyst created by U of T Engineering researchers brings them one step closer to artificial photosynthesis — a system that, just like plants, would use renewable energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into stored chemical energy.
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New Method to Write Magnetic Info Could Lead to Hardware Neural Networks
Researchers have shown how to write a magnetic pattern onto nanowires, which could help computers mimic how the brain processes information.
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Researchers Discover Nanoparticles Could Allow for Faster and Better Medicine
Gold nanoparticles could make drugs act more quickly and effectively, according to new research conducted at the State University of New York at Binghamton.
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New Material Increases Electronics Efficiency
Electronic devices like computers generate heat that mostly goes to waste. Physicists at Bielefeld University have found a way to use this energy.
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Method for Recycling Waste Energy with 2D Electron Gas Developed
A new approach utilizes high-mobility, 2D electron gas to boost thermoelectric conversion efficiency. More than 60 percent of the energy produced by fossil fuels is lost as heat.
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Glass Microparticles Developed to Strengthen Solar Cell Efficiency
Scientists from ITMO University have suggested a new solar cell coating that combines features of an electrode and those of a light-trapping structure.
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Laser Engrave Fabrics for Fun and Fashion
Laser engraving and cutting fabric has moved from the industrial sphere to the DIY and consumer markets. Once reserved for the high fashion sector, this design process can be applied by anyone to a variety of natural and synthetic fabrics.
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Beyond Bitcoin: Breaking Down the Differences in Blockchain Cryptocurrencies
The wider acceptance of bitcoin and cryptocurrency means that other emerging competitors to the original technology are gaining traction in the marketplace.
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Ultrathin Membranes Work Magic for Filtration
New ultrathin graphene-oxide membranes allow solvents to pass through while still blocking out very small particles, a key development in filtration technology. Even whiskey can be made colorless.
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VW to Invest $11.8M in China's Electric Car Market
During the next seven to eight years, Volkswagen, the world’s largest automaker, plans to invest more than $11.8 billion to build electric and hybrid cars in China, the world's biggest auto market.
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New Computational Method Developed to Progress Wind-Up Toy Design
A team of computer scientists has developed a novel computational system to aid in the design and fabrication of wind-up toys, focusing on automating the intricate interior machinery that is responsible for a toy’s wind-up motion.
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Researchers Found that Drones Can Help Farmers Manage Their Crops
Researchers from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture researchers have found that unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones, could help farmers determine if their crop is growing correctly.
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Simple Smartphone and Sensor System Tracks Newborns’ Health
Low-cost sensors combine with a cell phone app to spot serious health problems during newborn babies’ critical first week.
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Notes from the Unveiling: Tesla Semi
A prototype for the Tesla Semi, an electric truck designed for efficiency and semi-autonomous driving, has been unveiled.
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How to Keep Your Payments Safe During Black Friday Shopping
With the holiday season fast approaching, we have some tips and tricks you should follow to keep your bank account safe.
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Building Better Robot Assistants
A faster collision detection algorithm developed by electrical engineers at the University of California San Diego helps robots avoid moving objects and navigate through complex environments.
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Advantech’s Industrial IoT Gateway Aimed at Harsh Environments
Embedded computing provider Advantech has launched new UTX-3117 gateway -- a fanless, extended-temp embedded device that ties various Internet of Things systems together.
