Pure germanium was bonded with aluminium in a way that atomically sharp interfaces are created, resulting in a monolithic metal–semiconductor–metal heterostructure. [ + ]

Almost everyone has heard about jack cables, plugs and sockets, but where exactly are they used? [ + ]

The fabrication process, involving placing an atom-thick semiconductor between two mirrors, marks a significant step towards ultralow-energy electronics. [ + ]

Researchers devised a highly sensitive method of detecting and counting defects in transistors — a matter of urgent concern to the semiconductor industry. [ + ]

Researchers have identified a loss pathway in organic solar cells which makes them less efficient than silicon-based cells at converting sunlight into electricity. [ + ]

An energy-efficient optical switch could replace electronic transistors in a new generation of computers, manipulating photons rather than electrons. [ + ]

Custom-designed sheet metal enclosures can offer a low-cost, fast-time-to-market solution for housing electronics. [ + ]

Researchers have created a nanogenerator that enables wooden flooring to generate energy from our footfalls — enough to power LED lightbulbs and small electronics. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a soft and stretchable battery, measuring 2 x 2 cm and as flat as a small paper bandage, that is powered by human perspiration. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a system to safely deliver electricity over the air, potentially turning entire buildings into wireless charging zones. [ + ]

Before twisted-pair cables became a permanent feature of industrial halls, connections based on D-sub connectors were predominant. [ + ]

Unlike hard-wired standard circuits, the molecular device can be reconfigured using voltage to embed different computational tasks. [ + ]

Skin electronics require stretchable conductors that satisfy a range of characteristics, but it is challenging to achieve these simultaneously. [ + ]

Analog measurement allows you to track the deviation as we move from a good/pass state to a bad/failure state. [ + ]

Switching without touching means not contaminating the surface with potentially harmful germs, viruses or bacteria. How do these switches work and what are they capable of? [ + ]