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Yahoo! JAPAN Deploys Infinera Cloud Xpress for Data Center Interconnect

Yahoo! JAPAN has deployed the Infinera Cloud Xpress to interconnect its data centers in Osaka.

Thomas Edison’s Lightbulbs and Keys Sold at Auction

The items sold for about $60,000.

Scientists Look to TMDs for Future of Transistors

Graphene is often touted as a replacement for conventional semiconductors in transistors, but already scientists are looking beyond graphene to a new material for future transistors.

The Evolution of the Light Bulb

The ordinary light bulb has evolved into something quite extraordinary, leveraging communications and sensing to provide automated management, remote control and—above all—energy efficiency. Here’s a look at the patchwork of technologies available on the market and a glimpse of their place in future applications.

Four New Elements Added to the Periodic Table

Four new elements were added to the periodic table after the IUPAC officially approved the names.

Artificial Dog Nose Increases Trace Detection of Explosives

The technology mimics a dog’s “active sniffing” to improve discovery by more than 10 times that of current technologies.

Video: Giant 3-D Printers Fabricate Metal Parts on Demand

The Port of Rotterdam’s RAMLAB can manufacture parts for sea-bound vessels or other industries in short order.

USB-C Power Adapter Charges Wide Range of Devices

Adapter simultaneously charges MacBooks, Windows laptops, Chromebooks, iPhones, Android phones, tablets, storage drives and other devices.

Five Grand Challenges Engineers Face in the 21st Century

A look at five of the greatest challenges to solving engineering problems worldwide

Sensors Take Down Spacecraft

The ESA’s Schiaparelli barreled to its death on the surface of Mars based on what seems to be a faulty IMU, while in 2013, a launch of a Russian craft failed when sensors were installed upside-down. The power of sensors.

Netherlands Police Test Augmented Reality to Stop Crime Scene Contamination

The technology uses situational awareness and collaboration to help first responders not make mistakes in the field.

Graphene Inks May Enable Simplified Wearable Electronics

Development of a new method for producing conductive fabrics using graphene-based inks promises to simplify wearable electronics.

A New Approach to Conversion of CO2 into Valuable Products

The increasing concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has proved a major challenge to humans and the environment.

Ultra-thin Substrate Integrates ESD Protection

Ultra-thin ceramic substrate integrates ESD protection within its multilayer structure, eliminating the need for discrete ESD components.

Malware Can Turn Computers into Eavesdropping Devices Without a Microphone

Researchers have tested how headphones can be used as a new type of cyberattack.

All the technology inside your Google Home

Components that enable the newest smart home assistant on the market to control voice and other devices .

Harting and PEI-Genesis Demonstrate Tradeshow on Wheels

The vehicle is aimed at bringing a show experience from company to company instead of having employees attend an event.

Low-Profile FPC Connector Has Dual-Sided Contacts, 4 A Rating

Kyocera’s 6808 Series right-angle FPC connector has a 0.5 mm pitch and 4 A power rating.

Understand Your Circuit-Protection Needs and Options

There are many options to consider when choosing components that protect against current, voltage or thermal excess; each has unique attributes and rarely is just one the complete solution.