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Making graphene using laser-induced phase separation

Scientists at IBS & KAIST create a new method for producing graphene using laser annealing technology, which can separate complex compounds like SiC into ultrathin elements of carbon and silicon. The technique reaches the same results as traditional methods but at lower temperatures, making it more efficient and scalable.

Researchers bring eyewear-free 3-D capabilities to small screen

Researchers at Seoul National University have developed a new method to make convertible displays that achieve near-viewing capabilities without the need for eyewear. This technology simplifies and shrinks the architecture of the display, allowing for closer viewing distances and practical applicability to mobile devices.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Scientists create 'floating pixels' using soundwaves and force fields

Researchers have created mid-air displays of 'floating pixels' using soundwaves and force fields, opening up new possibilities for computer and mobile displays in the 3D space above the screen. The technology, called JOLED, can be used to create interactive displays and bring digital information to life as physical objects.

Accelerating materials discovery

A powerful materials discovery platform developed at Harvard University has been licensed to Kyulux, a developer of OLED display technologies. The platform enables the rapid identification of promising molecules for use in next-generation electronic displays.

The rise of OLED displays could lead to shatterproof phones

The rise of OLED displays could lead to shatterproof phones. Researchers are working to overcome challenges such as image retention and high costs, but if successful, the technology could vastly improve image quality and open up new possibilities for electronics design.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

The future is here: Interactive screens on your packages

Researchers have developed a new way of attaching electronic screens to paper-based packaging, enabling the display of simple messages and potentially complex developments like countdown timers. The technology could transform the packaging industry by providing innovative ways for companies to communicate brand awareness.

New research ensures car LCDs work in extreme cold, heat

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed new liquid crystal formulations that enable LCD displays in cars to function in a wider temperature range. The breakthrough allows screens to maintain speed and brightness in extreme environments.

Back to the future: Science fiction turns science fact

Researchers at TU Wien and TriLite Technologies have developed a 3D display technology using micro optics and moving micro mirrors. This innovation enables the creation of 3D images without 3D glasses, marking a significant advancement in the field.

Mirror-like display creates rich color pixels by harnessing ambient light

Researchers at Qualcomm MEMS Technologies developed a display technology that harnesses natural ambient light to create an unprecedented range of colors. The new design uses a mirror and absorbing layer to reflect more of the incoming light, enabling the full spectrum of visible light to be displayed.

QLEDs meet wearable devices

Researchers from IBS and Seoul National University created ultra-thin wearable QLEDs with resolutions approaching 2,500 pixels per inch. The technology enables the display of high-definition full-color displays on human skin.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

CeBIT: Panoramas for your tablet

Researchers at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have developed a tablet app called Ultra-HD-Zoom that allows users to navigate and zoom into high-resolution panoramic images. The technology uses ultra-high-definition cameras to capture 360-degree views, making it ideal for live events coverage.

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

The future of holographic video

Researchers at BYU and MIT develop a new technology using surface acoustic waves to control light's angle and color composition, enabling inexpensive holographic video displays. The team's approach reduces costs and opens up possibilities for large-scale room-sized displays.

Huge 3-D displays without 3-D glasses

Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have developed a new 3D display system that uses laser beams to create 3D effects without the need for special glasses. The system can display hundreds of images simultaneously, creating a realistic 3D effect similar to walking around an object.

NTU Singapore invents smart window that tints and powers itself

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed a self-tinting smart window that requires zero electricity to operate. The window can darken or brighten in response to environmental changes, promising significant savings on cooling and lighting costs.

Scientists make droplets move on their own

Researchers from University of Southern Denmark and Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague have successfully created moving alcohol droplets in water, guided by salt concentration gradients. The system displays sophisticated behavior and can be controlled by external temperature stimulus.

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

'Squid skin' metamaterials project yields vivid color display

The Rice University lab has developed an RGB color display technology using aluminum nanorods, creating vivid red, blue and green hues comparable to high-definition LCD displays. The technology uses plasmonic aluminum nanorods in ordered arrays to produce dozens of colors, including rich tones.

The grass really is greener on TV and computer screens, thanks to quantum dots

Researchers have developed a new technology called 3M quantum dot enhancement film (QDEF) that efficiently makes liquid crystal display (LCD) screens more richly colored. The QDs produce specific colors of light based on their size, allowing for improved color gamut and reduced energy consumption compared to traditional LCDs.

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Vision-correcting display makes reading glasses so yesterday

Researchers at UC Berkeley are developing a vision-correcting display that uses computation to compensate for individual visual impairments. The technology has the potential to transform lives of people with high-order aberrations and presbyopia, enabling them to use smartphones, tablets, and computers without corrective lenses.

2014 SNMMI Annual Meeting highlights research and looks to future

The 2014 SNMMI Annual Meeting showcased over 100 scientific sessions, 750 oral presentations, and 1,155 posters on molecular imaging technologies, clinical applications, and translational research. The meeting also featured notable lectures and awards, including the Henry N. Wagner Jr. Lectureship and the Benedict Cassen Prize.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Sight for sore eyes: Augmented reality without the discomfort

Researchers developed a new optical see-through head-mounted display that superimposes 3D images onto the real world, reducing eye strain and discomfort. The device uses microscopic integral imaging technology to create a seamless blend of virtual and physical environments.

Sneak a peek through the mist to technology of the future

Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a tabletop system called MisTable, which combines interactive personal screens with a fog-based interface. The system allows users to switch between interacting with individual screens and collaborating on tasks, promoting new forms of collaboration and interaction.

Graphene with aroma

Researchers have developed a new production method for graphene that uses aromatic molecules, enabling the creation of flexible graphene structures with specific functionality. The method allows for the manufacture of quantum dots, nanoribbons, and other nano-geometries with unique properties.

Networked cars make traffic safer and more efficient

The simTD system uses radio technology to enable vehicles to share information about traffic situations, road conditions, and external factors. This allows drivers to react faster and make informed decisions, resulting in enhanced safety, efficiency, and comfort on the roads.

Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Rutgers physicists test highly flexible organic semiconductors

Researchers at Rutgers University have demonstrated extremely flexible organic semiconductors that can withstand multiple bending cycles, paving the way for thin-sheet plastic displays or wearable circuitry. The technology has the potential to enable low-cost printed electronics with applications in various industries.

How to predict the future of technology?

A new model called Step and Wait (SAW) predicts technological innovation in six markets, offering a more accurate alternative to outdated models like Moore's Law. The SAW model tracks performance improvements in steps and waits, helping companies invest in the right technologies.

See how students' 'Twipolitico' uses tweets to predict political races

Researchers created a website called Twipolitico that analyzes tweets to track the presidential race. The site utilizes machine learning algorithms and natural language processing techniques to analyze sentiment and topic trends in real-time, providing valuable insights for candidates and strategists alike.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

University of Toronto researchers 'brighten' the future of OLED technology

Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new method to improve OLED efficiency by using a one-atom thick layer of chlorine. This innovation enables record efficiencies of up to 50% at high brightness levels, making it a promising technology for future flat-panel displays and lighting applications.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

UC breakthrough may lead to disposable e-Readers

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a low-cost, high-performance paper-based display technology that could enable the creation of disposable e-readers. The technology uses electrowetting devices and has been shown to be equivalent in performance to glass, which is the gold standard in the field.

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

Better displays ahead

Researchers have developed electrowetting displays that offer high resolution, fast switching speeds, and low power consumption, enabling video content displays and potentially revolutionizing the industry

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Study finds female damselflies prefer 'hot' males

Researchers from the University of Sheffield discovered that female damselflies choose hot males based on their body temperature. Males that have warmed themselves in the sun are more likely to copulate and benefit females by providing access to warm territories for egg-laying.

New method for recovering pricey nanoparticles

Scientists develop a new method to recover and reuse nanoparticles, which are crucial for nanotechnology applications. The method, described in ACS' Langmuir journal, uses a special microemulsion to separate nanoparticles from other substances.

Breakthrough design opens door to 'full screen' Braille displays for the blind

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a concept for a full-page, refreshable Braille display that translates images into tactile displays. The innovative design uses an electroactive polymer material and a hydraulic mechanism to raise dots to the correct height, allowing blind users to read with ease.

CeBIT 2010: Live 3-D TV

The PRIME consortium is developing business models and techniques for cinema, television, and gaming. Experts are exploring ways to reduce costs and improve tools for post-production.

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

Tiny test tube experiment shows reaction of melting materials at the nano scale

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have conducted a basic chemistry experiment in a world's smallest test tube, measuring thousandth of human hair diameter. The nano-scale test tube was heated and observed to melt gold at its tip, demonstrating well-known phenomena like melting, capillarity and diffusion at nanoscale.

Ultrathin leds create new classes of lighting and display systems

Researchers developed a process to create ultrathin, ultrasmall inorganic LEDs that can be assembled into large arrays on flexible substrates. These arrays enable general illumination, high-resolution displays, wearable health monitors, and biomedical imaging devices with see-through construction and mechanical flexibility.

Make brighter, full-color electronic readers? -- Brilliant!

A new technology developed at the University of Cincinnati enables full-color electronic paper with excellent brightness, color saturation, and video speed. The Electrofluidic Display Technology (EFD) has the potential to transform e-readers into mainstream products, such as Amazon Kindle, and create high-tech jobs in southwest Ohio.

Indian schools to benefit from new computer chips

A new solar-powered electronic slate, or I-slate, will use Rice's revolutionary low-energy computer chips to enable learning in rural Indian classrooms. The chips' 'probabilistic' technology trades off precision for significant reductions in energy use.

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.