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Please forgive my butchered use of Don Ho's classic; it is remarkably apt for this new research out of Japan. Scientists at Yokohama National University have developed a new bubble printing method for creating high-precision liquid metal…

In competition, as in life, there are times when things don’t go according to plan, and the Circuit Showdown is no different. It is how we react to challenges that help define us. After a day filled with setbacks and last-minute…

Tech is innovation. Each electronics generation stands on the shoulders of the innovations of the one before, and generations of electrical engineers are no different. So, we brought electrical and mechanical engineering students…

EKRUZER, a Melbourne-based tech firm, unveils its "Console on Wheels," an augmented reality micromobility platform they claim is the latest innovation in urban transportation. The EKRUZER #1 is the centerpiece of its development as the…

The Association for Computing Machinery's US Technology Policy Committee (USTPC) recently issued a "Statement on Mass Cybersecurity Incidents Likely to Recur" in light of a significant global outage caused by CrowdStrike. To recap: On…

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS: The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed up to $1.6 billion for TI in direct funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to support three 300mm semiconductor wafer fabs under construction in Texas and Utah. TI…

Humanity uses more and more power, and finding a way to provide that power sustainably will be key to reducing climate change and providing the future terawatt-scale energy demands. A research team at the City University of Hong Kong has…

Once again, science takes cues from nature to improve our tech. I love these stories. Nankeen Kestrels, a small, slim falcon native to Australia, New Guinea, and the nearby islands, are giving researchers insight into how to make drone…

Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers designed to meet the future challenges of data transfer in the age of quantum computing. These innovative fibers feature a…

Lithium, often called "white gold," is a key ingredient in batteries, particularly for phones, laptops, and electric vehicles (EVs). With the global lithium-ion battery (LIB) market valued at over $65 billion in 2023 and expected to grow by…

Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA - July 30, 2024 DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is excited to announce…

A research team led by UC San Diego has developed a wearable, non-invasive device capable of measuring activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings. This innovation marks the first time researchers have recorded such neural…

A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a cutting-edge technique called tension-driven CHARM3D to fabricate three-dimensional (3D), self-healing electronic circuits. This new technique enables the 3D…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 22, 2024 onsemi and Volkswagen Group sign multi-year deal to supply solution for vehicle lineup across several brands onsemi will provide a full stack of silicon carbide technologies as part of an integrated…

A lot of people got into houseplants during the pandemic. I was among them. One of the things I learned was the importance of fertilizing. My daughter, a biologist, would bring me nutrient-rich water when she cleaned her aquarium so I could…