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A ‘zigzag’ blueprint for topological electronics

Researchers have confirmed a novel quantum topological material for ultra-low energy electronics, reducing energy consumption by a factor of four. The study reveals the potential of zigzag-Xene-nanoribbons to make topological transistors with robust edge states and low threshold voltage.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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Ring my string: Building silicon nano-strings

Scientists at EPFL have created strained crystalline nanomechanical resonators with ultralow dissipation, enabling the creation of high-purity quantum states. These nanostrings could be used as precision force-sensors, taking advantage of interactions such as radiation pressure and magnetic fields.

Live wire: new research on nanoelectronics

A study by Arizona State University shows that certain proteins can act as efficient electrical conductors, outperforming DNA-based nanowires in conductance. The protein nanowires display better performance over long distances, enabling potential applications for medical sensing and diagnostics.

Building artificial nerve cells

Scientists at Linköping University successfully integrated artificial nerve cells with a living plant using printed organic electrochemical transistors. The system mimics the ion-based mechanism of pulse generation in plants, inducing action potentials that cause the leaves to close.

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Speeding through nanowire

Researchers discovered that applying tension to nanowires significantly enhances electron mobility, allowing for faster transistor switching and lower energy requirements. The core-shell nanowires demonstrated a 30% increase in electron speed compared to strain-free or bulk gallium arsenide.

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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2D materials could be used to simulate brain synapses in computers

Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stanford University have developed a material that enables the commercial viability of neuromorphic computers mimicking the human brain. The material, MXene, combines high speed, temperature stability, and integration compatibility in a single device.

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Terahertz radiation source: Compact and simple

A novel, simple, and extremely compact terahertz radiation source has been developed at TU Wien, enabling high intensities and small size. The technology uses resonant-tunnelling diodes and can be used in various applications such as material testing, airport security control, radio astronomy, and chemical sensors.

The first topological acoustic transistor

Harvard researchers create first topological acoustic transistor, utilizing sound waves to control flow on and off. The device demonstrates scalable and controllable 'acoustic switches' with potential applications in efficient noise reduction, ultrasound imaging, and more.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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How organic neuromorphic electronics can think and act

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have developed an organic neuromorphic circuit that allows a robot to learn and navigate a maze. The robot uses sensory signals to make decisions, receiving corrective stimuli when it makes wrong turns, and gradually learns to avoid them.

Intelligent transistor developed at TU Wien

Scientists at TU Wien have developed a novel germanium-based transistor with the ability to perform different logical tasks, offering improved adaptability and flexibility in chip design. This technology has potential applications in artificial intelligence, neural networks, and logic circuits that work with more than just 0 and 1.

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Toward accurate modeling of power MOSFET electrical characteristics

A team of scientists at NAIST successfully used automatic differentiation to accelerate calculations of model parameter extraction, reducing computation time by 3.5 times compared to conventional methods. This breakthrough enables the design of more efficient power converters with increased performance and reduced energy consumption.

Tuning flexible circuits with light

A team of researchers has developed a method to precisely modify electronic properties using ultraviolet light, enabling the creation of flexible circuits that can be used in real-time healthcare monitoring and data processing. This breakthrough technology may lead to the development of ultra-lightweight wearable healthcare devices and...

Towards more energy-efficient 2D semiconductor devices

Researchers from SUTD discover a family of 2D semiconductors with Ohmic contacts, reducing electrical resistance and generating less waste heat. This breakthrough could pave the way for high-performance and energy-efficient electronics, potentially replacing silicon-based technology.

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Home-grown semiconductors for faster, smaller electronics

Researchers create transistors with an ultra-thin metal gate grown as part of the semiconductor crystal, eliminating oxidation scattering. This design improves device performance in high-frequency applications, quantum computing, and qubit applications.

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Twilight for silicon? Paper reappraises “Moore’s law” through chip density

Researchers at The Rockefeller University shed new light on 'Moore's Law,' revealing a more nuanced historical wave pattern to the rise of transistor density in silicon chips. The study predicts that the end of the silicon chip era is near, with only one or two silicon pulses left before further advances become exponentially difficult.

Organic electronics possibly soon to enter the GHz-regime

Researchers at TU Dresden introduce complementary vertical organic transistors that can operate at low voltage, have adjustable inverter properties, and demonstrate fast response times. The development of these devices could pave the way for flexible, printable electronics with GHz-regime performance.

Transforming the layered ferromagnet F5GT for future spintronics

A RMIT-led international collaboration has achieved record-high electron doping in a layered ferromagnet, causing magnetic phase transition with significant promise for future electronics. Ultra-high-charge, doping-induced magnetic phase transition in Fe5Ge2 enables promising applications in antiferromagnetic spintronic devices.

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New manufacturing technique for flexible electronics

Researchers at Stanford University have invented a manufacturing technique that yields flexible, atomically thin transistors less than 100 nanometers in length. The technique, detailed in a paper published in Nature Electronics, promises bendable, shapeable, yet energy-efficient computer circuits.

Closer hardware systems bring the future of artificial intelligence into view

Integration of a mobility-enhanced field-effect transistor (FET) and a ferroelectric capacitor enables the creation of high-density, energy-efficient embedded memory directly on a microprocessor. This design significantly reduces signal travel distance, speeding up learning and inference processes in AI computing.

Scaling down Ionic Transistors to the ultimate limit

Researchers at The University of Hong Kong have created an atomic-scale ion transistor that can selectively transport ions faster than in bulk water. The device achieves this through electrically gated graphene channels, allowing for highly switchable ultrafast ion transport.

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New brain-like computing device simulates human learning

Researchers developed a brain-like device with organic, electrochemical synaptic transistors that mimic human brain's short-term and long-term plasticity. The device can learn by association and overcome traditional computing limitations, such as energy consumption and limited multitasking capabilities.

Researchers demonstrate fully recyclable printed electronics

Engineers at Duke University have created the world's first fully recyclable printed electronics by demonstrating a fully functional transistor made from three carbon-based inks. The researchers successfully reclaimed nearly 100% of all-carbon-based transistors while retaining their future functionality.

Lighting it up: Fast material manipulation through a laser

Researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute have developed a novel method for fast material manipulation using laser pulses, significantly reducing switching times. The technique involves shining light on a semi-metallic crystal to re-organize its internal electronic structure, changing conductivity and allowing for ultrafast control.

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New nanotransistors keep their cool at high voltages

Researchers at EPFL have developed a new transistor design that reduces resistance and heat dissipation in high-power systems. The innovative technology uses multi-channel designs and gallium nitride nanowires to improve conversion efficiencies.

Microchips of the future: Suitable insulators are still missing

Researchers at TU Wien found that thin hBN layers cause excessive leakage currents in miniaturised transistors, making it unsuitable as a gate insulator. The study suggests a need to search for alternative insulator materials to revolutionize the semiconductor industry.

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Taking 2D materials for a spin

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba successfully detect and map electronic spins in a working transistor made of molybdenum disulfide. This breakthrough could lead to the development of faster spintronic computers that exploit electrons' natural magnetism.

Theory could accelerate push for spintronic devices

Rice University scientists develop a new theory that can help identify materials for advanced spintronic devices, which depend on electron spin states. The theory predicts heteropairs of two-dimensional bilayers that enable large Rashba splitting, making room-temperature spin transistors possible.

Nanowire could provide a stable, easy-to-make superconducting transistor

Researchers at MIT have developed a stable, easy-to-make superconducting transistor using nanowires. The new technology could overcome the disadvantages of existing superconducting devices, such as high cost and complexity, and find applications in quantum computers, telescopes, and energy-hungry electronics.

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Flexible and powerful electronics

Researchers at University of Tsukuba develop a new carbon-based electrical device, π-ion gel transistors (PIGTs), with improved conductivity. The innovative technology may lead to the creation of flexible electronics and efficient photovoltaics.

GoPro HERO13 Black

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Harnessing quantum properties to create single-molecule devices

Researchers have discovered a new chemical design principle for exploiting destructive quantum interference to create a six-nanometer long single-molecule switch with an enormous on/off ratio. The approach enables the production of stable and reproducible single-molecule switches at room temperature.

Liquid metals come to the rescue of semiconductors

Scientists at UNSW have created a method to produce high-quality two-dimensional MoS2 semiconductors without grain boundaries. By using gallium metal in its liquid state, researchers were able to form the desired MoS2 material on an atomically smooth surface, paving the way for ultra-low energy electronics with fast switching speeds.

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Printing organic transistors

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a new method for printing organic transistors, which could lead to the development of new display technologies and wearable electronic products. The breakthrough uses a lyophobic surface and a special U-shaped metal-film pattern to create uniformly grown semiconductor films.

All-2D light-emitting field-effect transistors

Researchers have developed a new type of transistor that can emit strong light, overcoming previous limitations. By modulating the contacts and channel with separate three gates, the polarity and light emission can be controlled, showing great promises for multi-digit logic devices and highly integrated optoelectronic circuitry.