Hexagonal boron nitride"s remarkable toughness unmasked
It's official: Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is the iron man of 2D materials, so resistant to cracking that it defies a century-old theoretical description engineers still use to measure toughness......»»
Photonic integration: Transforming the future of chip-scale applications
In the realm of photonics, the integration of multiple optical devices onto a single substrate holds immense promise for a wide range of applications. This revolutionary approach, known as photonic integration, offers remarkable advantages, including.....»»
Editing a snake genome to stop production of dorsal scales
A team of geneticists and evolutionary specialists at the University of Geneva working with a colleague from the University of Zurich report that the hexagonal patterns seen on the backs and sides of some snakes are not self-organizing. In their stud.....»»
Unlocking the potential of enantioselective catalysis: Advancements in pyrrolidinyl gold(I) complexes
Remarkable strides in the field of enantioselective catalysis have been made by investigating the unique properties of pyrrolidinyl gold(I) complexes......»»
Tiny nanopores can contribute to faster identification of diseases
In a collaboration with Groningen University, Professor Jørgen Kjems and his research group at Aarhus University have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in developing tiny nano-sized pores that can contribute to better possibilities for, among other.....»»
Amazon Echo Buds 2023 review: Alexa’s in your ear for just $50
The Amazon Echo Buds are a fine set of inexpensive earbuds. Nothing overly wrong, nothing really remarkable......»»
This remarkable shape-shifting robot could one day head to Mars
A team of researchers has developed an impressive shape-shifting robot that could one day find itself on a mission to Mars......»»
Single-atom vacancies in atomically thin insulators created in ultra-high vacuum
Single photons have applications in quantum computation, information networks, and sensors, and these can be emitted by defects in the atomically thin insulator hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). Missing nitrogen atoms have been suggested to be the atomi.....»»
Hidden carbon: Fungi and their "necromass" absorb one-third of the carbon emitted by burning fossil fuels every year
Beneath our feet, remarkable networks of fungal filaments stretch out in all directions. These mycorrhizal fungi live in partnership with plants, offering nutrients, water and protection from pests in exchange for carbon-rich sugars......»»
What is driving the GaN patent war between US and China?
The GaN (gallium nitride) patent disputes between the US and China have existed for a long time, but not until recently did the American vendor Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (EPC) file an official lawsuit against China's top GaN maker Innoscience.....»»
New US GaN patent war may cripple exports of top China vendor
A recent patent lawsuit filed by US-based gallium nitride (GaN) technology specialist Efficient Power Conversion Corp (EPC) against China's top GaN devices vendor Innoscience Technology is likely to deter the latter from developing its sales abroad......»»
App Store developers surpass $1 trillion milestone from sales in 2022
Apple developers have achieved unprecedented financial success through the App Store in its fifteen-year existence, surpassing a remarkable milestone of earning over one trillion in 2022.App Store developers generated $1.1 trillion in 2022The most re.....»»
Absolute vs. relative efficiency: How efficient are blue LEDs, actually?
The absolute internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) based blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at low temperatures is often assumed to be 100%. However, a new study from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical and.....»»
Taiwan firms stepping up SiC, GaN semiconductor deployments
The anticipated third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor market demand has sparked Taiwan's high-tech industry's interest, with more enterprises expanding their business deployments......»»
Multifunctional interface enables manipulation of light waves in free space
Recent technological advances have given us a remarkable ability to manipulate and control light waves, opening up numerous applications in various fields, such as optical communication, sensing, imaging, energy, and quantum computing. At the heart o.....»»
Infineon announces two EU-wide research projects for GaN and AI developments
Infineon has announced the launch of two Euopean Union-wide three-year research projects dedicated to gallium nitride (GaN) integration and AI application......»»
Decoding India"s electric vehicle boom: insights from industry analyst
In fiscal year 2023, India's EV industry experienced a remarkable surge, with sales leaping to about 1.17 million units – a 154 percent year-on-year increase. The rapid growth in the high-speed electric two-wheeler sector, led by OLA, Hero Elec.....»»
Rohm mass producing 650V GaN HEMTs
ROHM Semiconductor has announced mass production of 650V gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMT) optimized for a wide range of power supply systems applications. These new products are jointly developed with Ancora Semiconduct.....»»
Fruit fly gut research leads to discovery of new phosphate-storing organelle
Scientists at the Department of Genetics, Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School have discovered something remarkable while studying phosphate transport in fruit fly intestines—a never before seen organelle. Their results are published in th.....»»
New weather satellite reveals spectacular images of Earth
Europe's latest weather satellite, the Meteosat Third Generation Imager, has just delivered its first view of Earth—revealing conditions over Europe, Africa and the Atlantic in remarkable detail......»»
Towards a sustainable superconductor technology with magnesium diboride super magnets
Magnesium diboride (MgB2) is a low-cost, non-toxic superconductor used in field magnets, electric motors, and generators. However, producing nanoscale boron (B) particles to fabricate MgB2 is expensive. Researchers recently tackled this issue by usin.....»»