Designers of embedded systems must keep up with the latest cyber threats and develop long-lasting and layered security solutions that incorporate software and hardware encryption. [ + ]

Researchers at Stanford have designed a spring-assisted actuator — a device that can accomplish dynamic tasks using a fraction of the energy previously required. [ + ]

Researchers have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibres that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics. [ + ]

NIST and collaborators have built compact chips capable of converting light into microwaves, which could improve navigation, communication and radar systems. [ + ]

Princeton researchers have reimagined the physics of computing to build a chip for modern AI workloads, and with new U.S. Government backing they will see how fast and power-efficient this chip can get. [ + ]

Cornell researchers have developed a semiconductor chip that will enable smaller devices to operate at the higher frequencies needed for future 6G communications. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a method for using semiconductor technology to manufacture processors that enhance the efficiency of transmitting data across the globe. [ + ]

Scientists have created a reprogrammable light-based processor that could help enable successful quantum computations, by minimising 'light losses'. [ + ]

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a sensor that utilises energy from sound waves to control electronic devices. This could one day save millions of batteries. [ + ]

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a lithium battery with fast charging capabilities, completing a full charge in five minutes. [ + ]

Researchers from Stanford and the American University of Beirut have developed a lightweight, portable antenna that can communicate with satellites and devices on the ground, making it easier to coordinate rescue and relief efforts in disaster-prone areas. [ + ]

Australia and New Zealand's positioning system, SouthPAN, will soon provide a wide range of positioning, navigation and timing services. [ + ]

Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a fuel cell that can harvest energy from microbes living in dirt. [ + ]

Vibrational spectroscopy has become a mainstay of development and production lines, offering unparalleled insights into the characteristics of novel materials. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Kansas have used ultra-fast lasers to map the ballistic movements of electrons in graphene. [ + ]