Researchers at the University of Liverpool are investigating the use of ultra-violet light to create thin films that can be used on solar panels, and to keep food and medical instruments sterile.
Nanomaterials
Jan 9, 2014
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Talking on the phone while driving is illegal in a growing number of countries, but with the explosion of in-car technologies the potential for drivers being distracted is greater than ever.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 20, 2013
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(Phys.org) —On hand at the recent FPD 2013 show in Japan, a key event focused on the flat panel display industry, an impressive show of prototypes from Semiconductor Energy Laboratory (SEL) showed what is possible in achieving ...
Researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science have developed a pixel switching semiconductor, which will be the key to driving next-generation displays, by using an oxide film with a new elemental composition.
Condensed Matter
Oct 22, 2013
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Chip-making equipment manufacturer Applied Materials is acquiring Tokyo Electron Ltd., a rival maker of equipment for production of semiconductors, flat panel displays and solar panels.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Sep 24, 2013
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Apple's new iPhone 5S and 5C and last year's iPhone 5 are alike in many ways.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 18, 2013
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University of Warwick scientists have shown how to tie knots in liquid crystals using a miniature Möbius strip made from silica particles.
General Physics
Aug 20, 2013
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Imagine turning a whiteboard, glass window or even a wooden table top into a responsive, touch sensitive surface. A low cost system developed by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), based on the principles of vibration ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 10, 2013
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Japanese electronics makers Panasonic Corp. and Sharp Corp. both stuck to full year forecasts for massive losses even as results for the latest quarter got a boost from the weaker yen.
Business
Feb 1, 2013
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The world's largest gadget show wrapped up on Friday, and the organizers said it was the biggest ever, beating last year's record in terms of the floor space companies purchased to display their wares.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 13, 2013
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