Industry News
New cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries
Scientists have discovered the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode for better cyclability and high battery capacity. [ + ]
Aussie researchers develop electrically driven single-atom 'flip-flop' qubit
Researchers have demonstrated a new type of quantum bit in silicon, called a 'flip-flop' qubit, that combines the quantum properties of single atoms with controllability using electric signals. [ + ]
Analogue quantum simulator could solve physics mysteries
A team of physicists has created a type of analogue computer with quantum components to try to solve complex problems in physics. [ + ]
Australian solar researchers win QEPrize for Engineering
Four Australian researchers have won the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for developing highly efficient solar cells that are central to reducing emissions. [ + ]
Electronic skin creates vivid touch experience for VR
Researchers have introduced WeTac, a thin, wearable electronic 'skin' that provides tactile feedback to users in VR and AR environments. [ + ]
MXene supercapacitor patch proves suitable for wearable tech
Researchers have created MXene-enhanced fabric supercapacitor patches that output 6 V, enough to power real-world Arduino-based wearables. [ + ]
Researchers develop bilayer electrodes for Li-ion batteries
Researchers have created a Li-ion battery using bilayer electrodes that is expected to improve the performance and lifespan of electric vehicles and electronic devices. [ + ]
Physicists achieve quantum mechanical entanglement breakthrough
Danish and German physicists have achieved the quantum mechanical entanglement of two stable light sources, making a significant nanoscopic advance. [ + ]
Flexible silver mesh blocks electromagnetic interference
Researchers have demonstrated that transparent flexible silver mesh could enable remote sensing and improve the operation of shielded devices. [ + ]
Researchers measure spin transport across molecular films
Researchers have successfully measured spin transport in a thin film of specific molecules at room temperature — a discovery that could promote spintronic devices. [ + ]
Using soundwaves to extend battery life
Engineers from RMIT University are experimenting with an innovation that uses high-frequency soundwaves and the nanomaterial MXene to extend the lifespan of mobile phone batteries. [ + ]
VR glove brings physical touch to the metaverse
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed the HaptGlove, a virtual reality glove that reportedly makes the sense of touch more realistic in the virtual world. [ + ]
New polysulfate compounds could find use in electronics components
A study from Scripps Research has found that flexible compounds made with click chemistry can be used in energy-storing capacitors at high temperatures and electric fields. [ + ]
Enhanced cooling method developed for the quantum world
Physicists have demonstrated a new method that could make the quantum properties of macroscopic objects more accessible than before. [ + ]
Global semiconductor revenue reached $600 billion in 2022
Gartner, Inc. has revealed that worldwide semiconductor revenue grew by 1.1% in 2022 to total $601.7 billion. [ + ]