The new laser leans against a block of titanium-sapphire. For scale, both sit atop a quarter. Credit: Yang et al., Nature In a single leap from tabletop to the microscale, engineers at Stanford University have…
Researchers studied how temperatures up to 500 degrees Celsius would affect electronic devices made from gallium nitride, a key step in their multiyear research effort to develop electronics that can operate in extremely hot environments,…
A new method using rotaxane structures to cross-link graphene layers enhances the flexibility, strength, and conductivity of graphene films, with potential applications in advanced electronics and mechanical tools. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Graphene nanolayers are cross-linked with…
Sieun Chae from Oregon State University has pioneered a new AI chip that enhances energy efficiency by six times using a novel material system. This breakthrough aims to cut down AI’s hefty energy consumption by…
Researchers created a kirigami-inspired mechanical computer using interconnected polymer cubes, capable of storing and manipulating data in multiple stable states, offering a foundation for advanced mechanical computing and encryption without electronic components. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Researchers…
New research reveals that while people struggle to distinguish between human and AI-generated voices, their brain responses differ significantly. People assume happy voices to be real and ‘neutral’ voices to be AI. Research shows that…
The device uses a simple electric diode to manipulate qubits inside a commercial silicon wafer. Credit: Second Bay Studios/Harvard SEAS By utilizing traditional semiconductor devices, researchers have unlocked new potentials in quantum communication, pushing us…
Apple, Microsoft and Google are heralding a new era of what they describe as artificially intelligent smartphones and computers. The devices, they say, will automate tasks like editing photos and wishing a friend a happy…
The evolution of geospatial data, fueled by technological advancements, has led to its widespread application and the democratization of data creation. A collaborative research outlines significant impacts on various industries and the ongoing need to…
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have developed a model that allows computers to understand human emotions using principles of mathematical psychology, enhancing the interface between humans and smart technologies. This model can predict emotions…
