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Thermoelectric generators to power wearable devices
Scientists from the Harbin Institute of Technology have developed a small, flexible device that can convert heat emitted from human skin to electrical power. [ + ]
6 key aspects of the 3GPP 5G Release 16
Release 16 brings to market the effort and technology of new capabilities and functionalities for enterprises and industrial organisations. [ + ]
Researchers establish an entanglement-based quantum network
Dutch researchers have realised what is claimed to be the first multinode quantum network, connecting three quantum processors. [ + ]
Investing in adhesives: why ROI is not just the payback period
One of the major considerations when specifying an adhesive is how quickly it will deliver return on investment — a metric that is affected by a variety of factors. [ + ]
Thermometer measures temperatures during quantum calculations
A novel type of thermometer has been designed to simply and quickly measure temperatures during quantum calculations with extremely high accuracy. [ + ]
Smart solar harvester inspired by a magnifying glass
Researchers have designed a 'smart' device to harvest daylight and relay it to underground spaces, reducing the need to draw on traditional energy sources for lighting. [ + ]
Think positive: the key to transparent electronics
For decades, researchers have sought a new class of electronics based on semiconducting oxides, whose optical transparency could enable fully transparent electronics. [ + ]
Optical fibre could boost superconducting quantum computers
The secret to building superconducting quantum computers with massive processing power may be an ordinary telecommunications technology. [ + ]
Structural battery could enable 'massless' energy storage
Swedish researchers have produced a structural battery that is claimed to perform 10 times better than all previous versions. [ + ]
Copolymer binder extends Li-ion battery life
The capacity of lithium-ion batteries decreases over time partly due to the degradation of the binder that protects the graphite anode. [ + ]
Smart materials move when activated by light
Researchers created light-activated composite devices able to execute precise, visible movements and form complex three-dimensional shapes without the need for wires. [ + ]
Hall sensors — how to check their operation
When we deal with an unidentified element, we should have at least some basic knowledge of how a Hall sensor works in order to be able to check the system's operation. [ + ]
Connected devices: four cybersecurity predictions for 2021
While the benefits of connected devices can't be denied, they are also creating additional challenges from a security point of view. [ + ]
Soft sensor for robots mimics human skin
Researchers have developed a soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics. A robotic gripper with the sensor mounted at the fingertip could accomplish challenging tasks. [ + ]
Don't trust your data sheet sampling rate
Engineers often assume that oscilloscopes with the highest sample rates produce the most accurate digital measurements. But is this true? [ + ]