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New haptic patch transmits complexity of touch to the skin
The device, developed by researchers at Northwestern University, delivers various sensations, including vibrations, pressure and twisting [ + ]
Turning RFID tags into scalable passive sensors
Researchers from UC San Diego have used low-cost RFID tags to develop analog passive sensors that do not require batteries and can be easily scaled. [ + ]
Faster space communication with record-sensitive receiver
Researchers have developed a new system featuring a silent amplifier and a sensitive receiver, enabling faster and clearer transmission of images, videos and data from space probes to Earth using light. [ + ]
Nanoscale transistors could enable more efficient electronics
Researchers are leveraging quantum mechanical properties to overcome the limits of silicon semiconductor technology. [ + ]
Unlocking next-gen chip efficiency
By studying how heat moves through ultra-thin metal layers, researchers have provided a foundation for designing smaller, faster and cooler electronic devices. [ + ]
New record set for wireless data transfer
Researchers from University College London have set a new record for wireless transmission speed, marking a step toward faster wireless communication. [ + ]
Earthquake on a chip
Researchers have used sound and lightwaves to create a new generation of high-tech devices in sensing and communications technology. [ + ]
Ancient, 3D paper art helps shape modern wireless tech
Researchers have used ancient 3D paper art, known as kirigami, to create tuneable radio antennas from MXene nanomaterials. [ + ]
Nature and plastics inspire breakthrough in soft sustainable materials
Biodegradable structures could revolutionize energy, information technologies and advanced medicine. [ + ]
New cathode material for cheaper, efficient EV batteries
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have seen potential reductions in the use of critical raw materials by using ferric chloride as a new cathode material for solid-state batteries. [ + ]
Overcoming magnetic disorder in quantum insulators
A Monash-led team has demonstrated that the breakdown in topological protection in quantum insulators is caused by magnetic disorder. [ + ]
Electrically modulated light antennas for faster computer chips
Researchers have achieved electrically controlled modulation of light antennas, paving the way for ultra-fast active plasmonics and faster computer chips. [ + ]
Solving the energy crisis: 5 battery technologies you should know about
The Battery Research and Innovation Hub at Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials is researching alternative battery technologies, to reduce waste and re-use battery systems. [ + ]
Electric reactor could cut industrial emissions
Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a new thermochemical reactor that can generate the immense heat needed for industrial processes using electricity instead of fossil fuels. [ + ]
MIT engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots
These zinc-air batteries, smaller than a grain of sand, could help miniscule robots sense and respond to their environment. [ + ]
