Wearable electronics could someday run on body heat
A small, flexible patch developed at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology converts body heat into electricity. Read more »
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A small, flexible patch developed at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology converts body heat into electricity. Read more »
A lab supported by Samsung has grown flaw-free graphene on a large scale, opening up the possibility of mass manufacturing it for consumer electronics. Read more »
In a step toward post-silicon electronics, a Stanford team has created stable carbon nanotube transistors that are as small as the best silicon transistors. Read more »
The University of Texas-Austin team behind the patch reports it is the first that can store data, which could be important for long-term health monitoring. Read more »
Arevo is the newest startup offering unusual types of filament for 3D printers, including carbon fiber and PEEK plastic. Read more »
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The self-building structures could be incorporated into sensors, solar cells and self-healing materials in the future. Read more »
GE wants to use old-school technology in our newest mobile devices. It’s resurrecting the mechanical relay on the microscopic level, saying its mechanical switch technology could squeeze more capacity at lower… Read more »
Researchers published three papers today on an interesting semiconductor that can be used to create LEDs capable of producing any color. Read more »
A Northwestern University graduate student has discovered a new way to produce graphene by working with silver’s unique properties. Read more »